EJMT adds hybrid cranes 
East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT), part of ICTSI in Indonesia, has received two new Konecranes Gottwald post-Panamax mobile harbour cranes. These cranes, featuring a diesel-electric hybrid system, are designed to enhance the terminal's capacity to handle bulk, project, and... mehr
Higher freight rates and a focus on profitability
HMM has announced strong financial results for H1/2024, with revenue increasing by 18.6% and net profit rising by 88% compared to the same period in 2023. The company attributes this growth to higher freight rates and a focus on profitability-oriented operations. HMM plans... mehr
Import hikes and record cargo levels
The port of Los Angeles experienced a record-breaking July 2024, handling 939,600 teu, marking a 37% increase compared to July 2023 and making it the busiest month in over two years. This surge was driven by an early wave of holiday imports, including toys, electronics, and... mehr
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Immer weniger Container gehen auf See über Bord. Der subjektive Eindruck mag täuschen, aber trotz unberechenbarer klimatischer Bedingungen, Piraterie oder Terror: Noch nie war die Containerschifffahrt so sicher wie letztes Jahr. Laut dem World Shipping Council (WSC) gingen von... mehr
Partners for major biomethane deliveries
United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels are collaborating on significant liquefied biomethane (LBM) bunkering operations in the port of Zeebrugge, marking the start of UECC's 'green gas month'. Titan will supply ISCC-EU certified LBM to all of UECC's LNG... mehr
Offshore floating solar installed off Dutch coast
Solarduck and RWE have successfully installed Merganser, a 0.5 MWp offshore floating solar pilot, at the North Sea Farmers offshore test site in the Dutch North Sea. This project, supported by RWE, aims to test and demonstrate the structural, mooring, and electrical designs... mehr
Low water surcharge in Manaus
Maersk has announced a low water surcharge (LWC) due to anticipated severe drought in the Amazon region. Effective from 1 August 2024 (non-FMC) and 15 August 2024 (FMC), all shipments to or from Manaus will incur a surcharge of USD 5,900 per dry container. With the... mehr
New Orleans port signs ten-year lease
The port of New Orleans (Port Nola) has announced a new ten-year lease with The Kearney Companies, a subsidiary of Precision Terminal Logistics (PTL). This agreement, which includes facilities on France Road and 3900 Jourdan Road, extends a 20-year relationship and aims to... mehr
Approval for sea cargo terminal near Chicago
Ports of Indiana has received US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) approval to establish the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan at Burns Harbor, creating the only all-water container route for ocean vessels to serve the Chicago metropolitan area... mehr
Multipurpose wharf to replace obsolete pier
Port Canaveral is making progress on a USD 39 million renovation project for North Cargo Berth 4 (NCB4), aiming to complete it by this autumn. The project involves replacing an outdated pier with a 300 m long multi-purpose wharf, next to the newly rebuilt North Cargo Berth 3... mehr