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03.07.2024

Hapag-Lloyd's terminals rebrand for growth

Effective from 1 July, Hapag-Lloyd's terminal and infrastructure division will be rebranded as Hanseatic Global Terminals, reflecting its growth ambitions and maritime tradition. Based in Rotterdam and operational since June...

03.07.2024

London Gateway augments rail capacity by 50%

DP World has added two new rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes to its London Gateway rail terminal, increasing rail capacity by 50%. These cranes, operational from mid-August, will boost box handling capacity by 75% and support the...

02.07.2024

More capacity for Panama Canal

The Panama Canal recently announced increases in its draft and daily transits. The maximum draft is now 14.3 m, rising to 14.6 m on 11 July, and daily transits will increase to 35 ships from 5 August. These changes are driven by...

02.07.2024

Breaking previous project cargo record

MSC Vietnam has set a new record for project cargo with the transport of a 31 m disassembled lifting frame from Vung Tau, surpassing its previous record set five months ago. This achievement highlights MSC Vietnam's expertise in...

02.07.2024

MPS launches training simulator at Tema

Meridian Port Services (MPS), a joint venture between Ghana Ports and Harbours, Africa Global Logistics, and APM Terminals, has opened an equipment simulation facility at the port of Tema. This initiative, the first of...

01.07.2024

Secure Chain: rollout begins third phase

Starting 1 October 2024, container cargo from Africa, the Middle East, India, and Pakistan can only be collected in the port of Rotterdam through the Secure Chain system, eliminating the use of pin codes. This marks the third...

01.07.2024

More delays at Singapore port

According to Fourkites data as of 25 June, the number of vessels arriving at the port of Singapore last month increased by 66% compared to May 2023, with Singapore experiencing nearly 50% more vessels through May 2024 compared to...

01.07.2024

Latest OOCL vessel named

Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has named its latest eco-friendly vessel, "OOCL Denmark," the eleventh in their series of 24,188 teu ships built by Dalian Cosco KHI Ship Engineering. The naming ceremony, held...

01.07.2024

ISS builds a bridgehead in Trinidad

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has expanded its operations to Trinidad and Tobago with a new office in Chaguaramas and a bonded warehouse in Point Lisas. This move supports the offshore market and enhances the company’s service...

28.06.2024

Container shipping outlook for 2024

According to Bimco’s latest analysis, the container shipping market is expected to experience significant changes in 2024, driven by vessels having to reroute via the Cape of Good Hope due to Red Sea attacks, which will increase...

28.06.2024

Data analysis to improve decision-making

At Posidonia 2024, the Norwegian maritime technology firm Shipnet introduced Helix, a product that is designed to improve decision-making in the shipping industry through advanced data analysis. Helix provides a digital...

28.06.2024

New service to ease pressure on supply chains

CMA CGM has introduced the French Peak Service, a seasonal shipping line designed to meet the increased demand between Asia and Europe. From 30 June to early September, seven additional 7,000 teu vessels will operate bi-weekly...

27.06.2024

Partners for a new bunker solution

Zero North and Hapag-Lloyd have announced a strategic partnership to develop a digital bunker procurement and planning solution. The aim is to create a tool that will help Hapag-Lloyd navigate the energy transition, reduce fuel...

27.06.2024

PSA launches first hydrogen refuelling station

PSA Singapore, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and Chiyoda Corporation have launched Singapore's first hydrogen refuelling facility at Pasir Panjang Terminal, marking a significant milestone in sustainable energy efforts....

27.06.2024

Hybrid-electric RTGs arrive at Bayport terminal

Port Houston has announced the arrival of six new hybrid-electric rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes at the Bayport Container Terminal, part of a broader initiative to enhance sustainability and efficiency. Since December 2023,...

26.06.2024

MOL to acquire majority stake in Gearbulk

On 25 June Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced its decision to reorganise its equity-method affiliate, Gearbulk Holding, by acquiring a 72% stake and making it a consolidated subsidiary by January 2025. Gearbulk, headquartered in...

26.06.2024

A major investment in climate neutrality

During a visit to Kiel port, Schleswig-Holstein’s economics and transport minister Claus Ruhe Madsen and Port of Kiel CEO Dirk Claus discussed the port's development, including upcoming expansion and digitalisation projects. The...

26.06.2024

Port authorities meet in San Juan

Representatives of the Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) and the Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA) have held the inaugural ‘Puerto Rico - Jacksonville ports and partners summit’ in San Juan, Puerto Rico, following the mou...

25.06.2024

Expanding Europe-wide shipping service

CLDN and Transfennica have added another link to their shipping services in Zeebrugge, offering broader connections in Northern and Western Europe. Transfennica's service between Antwerp and the ports of Hanko, Kotka, Rauma...

25.06.2024

Sustainability milestone for HGK Shipping

HGK Shipping recently launched its newest dry cargo vessel, "Helios," in Düsseldorf (Germany). Serving ADM, a global food and agriculture company, the ship features the world's largest solar panel array on an inland...