Freshness from Japan 
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has launched the first dual temperature refrigerated container trial with controlled atmosphere (CA) functions. This new type of container, developed in collaboration with Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH) and NAX Japan, is designed to... mehr
Intermodale Dynamik Down Under 
Im Gespräch mit Marika Calfas, CEO der NSW Ports in Australien. Seitdem James Cook 1770 erstmals in der Bucht von Botany landete, hat sich etwas in der australischen Hafenlandschaft getan. Wie der Hafen die Entwicklung von Binnenhubs und die Ausweitung des Schienennetzes im... mehr
Bremerhaven to SA with MSC
The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), headquartered in Geneva, has announced changes to its Europe to South Africa shipping service from March 2024. The revised NWC to South Africa service will now include a direct call at Bremerhaven. The enhanced rotation will be... mehr
Cosco expands in North Africa
Cosco Shipping Lines has opened a new branch in Casablanca. Cosco Shipping Lines (Morocco) aims to strengthen trade between North Africa and the rest of the world, as part of Cosco Shipping Europe's strategy to improve links via its "big corridor and three networks"... mehr
MOL to power Poland’s LNG terminal
The shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) will supply a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in Poland's Gulf of Gdańsk. The project is led by Gaz System, Poland's gas transmission system operator, and aims to strengthen the country's energy security. The... mehr
A divided path to growth
Cargotec's board has approved a plan to split off Kalmar as a standalone company, pending approval at the AGM on 30 May 2024, with completion targeted for 30 June 2024. Supported by major shareholders, the move is intended to allow both Cargotec and Kalmar to pursue... mehr
The trio on the Rhine
The logistics companies Danser Group, Swissterminal, and DP World have been jointly operating inland shipping services on the Rhine since 1 February 2024. The portfolio covers the route from the trinational border area to the Western ports in Belgium and the Netherlands.... mehr
ICS working towards net zero
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), along with the Bahamas and Liberia, has submitted a proposal for a zero-emission shipping fund (ZESF) to the UN's International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The initiative aims to drive the global commercial shipping fleet towards... mehr
MSC opts for Long Beach
MSC has announced a change of terminals on the US West Coast. Its Sentosa service connecting Asia and USA’s West Coast will be revamped as of 1 March 2024. Starting with the “MSC Audrey”, the service will then operate in Long Beach (TTI) instead of Los Angeles (WBCT). Only... mehr
Ignazio Messina now represented in Switzerland
The shipping line Ignazio Messina has appointed Basel-based Abacus Shipping as its maritime agent for Switzerland, with effect from February 2024. Ignazio Messina, one of Italy’s oldest shipping lines, provides regular services linking Mediterranean ports to Africa, the Middle... mehr