Developing India’s next big port 
HMM, represented by Daljoong Jeong (managing director of HMM India, right), has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), represented by its chairman Unmesh Sharad Wagh (left), to collaborate on developing Vadhvan Port. Under the... mehr
Stena RoRo enhances fleet with Danish ship
Stena RoRo has acquired the ro-ro vessel ‘Giuseppe Lucchesi’ and renamed it the ‘Stena Shipper’, thus expanding its fleet and market presence. The vessel was built in 2012 at Denmark’s Odense yard and is 193 m long and can carry 3,663 lane metres of rolling cargo on four decks.... mehr
New barge route eases Moerdijk–Ruhr road congestion
On 3 February WEC Lines, in partnership with A2B-online, Tailwind Shipping Lines and the Danser Group, is launching a barge service between Moerdijk’s Combined Cargo Terminal (CCT) and the Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT). The link will be served by the ‘Tranquilo’ and will... mehr
Germany’s green grid strengthened by LHG operation
Lübecker Hafen-Gesellschaft (LHG), the operator of the German port of Lübeck, recently completed a record-breaking project cargo operation when it handled two transformers at its Nordlandkai terminal that were transported to Stockelsdorf, in the German federal state of... mehr
Alexandria welcomes new IMO regional hub
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has inaugurated a regional presence office (RPO) in Alexandria (Egypt). The new bureau will strengthen maritime safety, security and environmental sustainability in the Middle East and North Africa. The office will enhance... mehr
Savannah speeds Indian cargo by eight days
The port of Savannah now offers faster logistics for cargo from India, reducing transit times to US inland markets such as Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas by up to eight days, compared to west coast ports. With six weekly direct services to Indian ports, including Hazira, Mumbai,... mehr
Kalmar and MPDC deepen collaboration
Kalmar has signed an agreement with the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) to deliver five T2i terminal tractors, four heavy forklift trucks and one medium forklift truck. Deliveries are set for completion by Q3/2025. The order includes the ‘MyKalmar Insight’ tool, to help... mehr
PSA celebrates a milestone – 100 million teu
PSA International set a new record in 2024 by handling 100.2 million teu globally, marking its first year surpassing the 100 million teu milestone. This achievement includes 40.9 million teu from PSA's Singapore terminal (+5.5%) and 59.2 million teu from its terminals outside... mehr
Guayaquil sets new standard in banana exports
Contecon Guayaquil has launched Ecuador's first on-dock cold storage facility, the Guayaquil Banana Gateway, enhancing the country's banana export efficiency. Developed in partnership with Cool Carriers, the facility ensures seamless cold chain preservation from cargo reception... mehr
Bulgarian shipowners join EU decarbonisation efforts
On 1 January the Bulgarian Shipowners Association (BSA) joined the European Community Shipowners’ Association (Ecsa) as its 22nd member. This addition broadens Ecsa’s geographical representation and enhances its collective expertise in Brussels. BSA chair Plamen Dimitrov... mehr