Green light for Port 2000's river access channel 
The administrative court in Rouen, France, has dismissed a summary motion to suspend work on the river access channel to Port 2000 in Le Havre, allowing Haropa Port to continue preparatory work on the embankment. The project, supported by the Normandy regional authority, the... mehr
“MSC Katyayni” sets record at APM Terminals Gijón
APM Terminals Gijón recently handled the “MSC Katyayni”, the largest container ship ever to call at the port of El Musel on Spain's northern coast. The 275 m long and 40 m wide vessel stayed at the terminal for 33 hours, during which 740 containers were loaded and unloaded.... mehr
SBITC joins ONE's CTP route
Subic Bay International Terminals (SBITC), which is operated by ICTSI at the Port of Subic, Philippines, has joined ONE's China Thailand Philippines (CTP) service, enhancing regional connectivity. The inaugural call by the 2,741-teu vessel “Marina One” took place on 26 March.... mehr
AI-powered operations set to launch at DGT
Software developer Inform is equipping the Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT) with its AI-driven intermodal terminal operating system (TOS) to ensure efficiency when the terminal comes on stream in summer 2024. Poised to become Europe's largest intermodal terminal with a target... mehr
Next-gen eco vessels for Arkas Line
Arkas is investing USD 240 million to add four next-generation eco-designed container vessels to its fleet, which will raise its total vessel count to 53 and teu capacity to over 100,000. The new vessels, each with a capacity of 4,300 teu, will be built by Guangzhou Wenchong... mehr
Daily sailings between Sweden and Poland
Finnlines is set to expand its route network by launching a new daily maritime bridge between Malmö, Sweden, and Świnoujście, Poland, starting on 10 April 2024. The freight-passenger ship “Finnfellow”, which will operate on this route, has a capacity for 440 passengers and... mehr
Linking Batumi with North Africa and Spain
Batumi International Container Terminal (Bict) in Georgia, a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI), will enhance its connections to North Africa and Spain with the launch of Mediterranean Shipping Company's (MSC) improved Batumi – Gioia Tauro service... mehr
IRS celebrates half a century
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is celebrating its 50th year, marking half a century of dedication to maritime safety, quality, and innovation. Commemorative initiatives include the unveiling of a new logo to symbolise progress and collaboration, and the launch of a new... mehr
AI to facilitate seafarer recruitment
Crewlinker, a Rotterdam-based global digital tech company, has launched a maritime recruitment platform that uses artificial intelligence to connect seafarers with job opportunities. It allows crewing agencies, shipping companies, and other maritime employers to find qualified... mehr
Lokal bleiben, um global zu werden 
Griechenland bieten sich Gelegenheiten im Breakbulk-Geschäft. Häufig ist das Wissen um örtliche Gegebenheiten der am strengsten gehütete Wettbewerbsvorteil in der Logistik. Doch laut der Cosmatos Group aus Thessaloniki breitet sich eine neue Stimmung der Zusammenarbeit in... mehr