Contracts for container ships hit new record 
Container ship contracting has surpassed 10 million teu since the beginning of 2021, marking a significant expansion of the global fleet. This surge includes 1.59 million teu contracted so far in 2024, which is among the highest levels since 2008. The new contracts represent... mehr
Peel Ports welcomes MSC Britannia service
MSC has launched its new Britannia Service, a direct container route connecting the north-west of the UK with the Far East. Beginning with the “MSC Tokyo” arriving in Liverpool from Vietnam, the new offering aims to meet the growing demand from businesses seeking to... mehr
Wärtsilä: first ammonia-fuelled ship project
Wärtsilä has partnered with Norwegian shipowner Eidesvik to convert the "Viking Energy", an offshore platform supply vessel, to run on ammonia fuel, making it the world's first in-service ammonia-fuelled ship. Scheduled for conversion in early 2026, the project,... mehr
Port of Gothenburg: 15th quarter of growth
The port of Gothenburg has experienced growth for the 15th consecutive quarter, with container volumes increasing by 5% to 467,000 teu in H1/2024. Rail transport also rose by 6%, attributed to new destinations and growing volumes at existing ones. Ro-ro units and vehicle... mehr
AD Ports Group advances smart port digitalisation
AD Ports Group's new white paper, "Digitalisation for Enhanced Efficiency: Leveraging Data for Smart Ports," explores how emerging technologies like IoT, AI, and blockchain are transforming traditional port operations into smart ports. The text provides an analysis... mehr
ONE launches BT2 service for Black Sea market
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of the Black Sea Turkey Service 2 (BT2), a new offering connecting Istanbul, Turkey to Poti, Georgia, and Constanza, Romania. This weekly service aims to enhance ONE's network in the Black Sea region, providing a faster... mehr
Production hits record levels
According to Drewry, a maritime research and consulting company, dry freight container production is set to be the second highest on record in 2024, with all-time highs in the second quarter and July’s output exceeding 850,000 teu from Chinese factories. The surge is driven... mehr
International partnership to develop DRC port
British International Investment (BII) has committed up to USD 35 million towards the development of the port of Banana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s first deepwater container port, in partnership with DP World. This investment is expected to create 85,000 jobs and... mehr
AAL: a direct link between Europe and Asia
AAL Shipping is expanding its multipurpose cargo links with a new monthly "Europe - Asia express liner service," in response to rising market demand for reliable heavy lift cargo coverage. This addition joins AAL's existing routes, including the "Europe -... mehr
VCT upgrades infrastructure
Visayas Container Terminal (VCT) in Iloilo, Philippines, has undergone significant upgrades in preparation for the arrival of two new mobile harbour cranes, which will enable it to handle larger vessels and increased cargo volumes. These enhancements, including the addition... mehr