Dual-fuel technology stands test in Barcelona 
Energy transition is the key word: the Port of Barcelona is completing pilot operations using LNG and CNG as alternative fuels throughout its maritime and intermodal supply chains. The operations involve eleven partners and twenty-six trucks, which have been converted to a... mehr
No Brexit fears at Bristol Port
Bristol Port in the UK is Brexit-ready according to a new information sheet. CEO David Brown, reported: “65% of the cargo that Bristol Port deals with is non-EU. We remain confident that our systems and operations will continue to function smoothly and efficiently once... mehr
Global container trade remains bullish
The container throughput index of the RWI - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research and the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) largely as well as surprisingly recovered in December 2018 from its decline in November. It rose from (revised) 134.0 to 135.3 points,... mehr
Was lange währt ..... 
Die kurz vor Abschluss stehende Transaktion zwischen Mediterranean Shipping Company und Ignazio Messina & C. ist nach Aussagen beider Reedereien die bestmögliche Lösung. Für die Übernahme von Teilen der Messina durch MSC scheint das grösste Hindernis aus dem Weg geräumt worden... mehr
Bremenports preparing more space for BLG
The German port operator Bremenports has announced that a triangular tract of land close to the Weserport quay in the eastern port zone is to be newly developed in the near future. The just over 2 ha-sized fallow plot is one of the last that is available for expansion... mehr
Asashi Tanker and MOL pooling resources
The Japanese carrier MOL and Asahi Tanker have signed a contract to establish a pool operation company named Asahi MOL Tankers, and inked an agreement to launch MR-type product tankers that will be assigned to the new pool. MR stands for medium range and refers to product... mehr
Port of Oakland optimistic for 2019
The US port of Oakland says it is optimistic about its growth prospects in 2019. Maritime director John Driscoll acknowledged, however, that it is too soon to know exactly how freight markets will respond. He pointed out that Oakland’s containerised cargo volume reached an... mehr
Ein rundes Jahrfünft
Eitel Sonnenschein auf der Pressekonferenz 2019, die der am Ärmelkanal gelegene Hafen Dünkirchen traditionell in Lille ausrichtete. Die Resultate des Hafens in 2018 fügten sich in ein Retablissement ein, das die schweren Jahre 2008-2010 hinter sich lässt. mehr
APL rolling out new service
The CMA CGM affiliate APL is set to launch a new weekly sailing - the China Malaysia Service (CMS connecting north, central and southern China to the niche ports of Port Kelang, Penang and Pasir Gudang in Malaysia. Jointly developed with its vessel sharing partners, CMS will... mehr
K Line successful at Fukushima terminal
The first mission for Japan-headquartered K Line's “Grace River" has been completed: the vessel carried Ichthys LNG Project’s first LPG cargo to Japan and discharged it at the Kyushu Fukushima Terminal. The gas was imported into Japan by Astomos Energy Corporation. ... mehr