Finnlines to extend freight network 
Finnlines, a shipping operator of freight and passenger services in the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and the Bay of Biscay, is set to launch a new freight service from Finland to London Medway, managed by Peel Ports and located in Sheerness. The first vessel will arrive on the... more
Vessel sharing deal to boost Saudi-India trade
Folk Maritime Services has launched a new liner service connecting the Jeddah Islamic port in Saudi Arabia to India’s Mundra and Nhava Sheva ports. The ten-day service, starting in September, aims to strengthen maritime trade ties between the two nations, promoting the... more
Tahiti adopts Fetia for port digitalisation
MGI has launched Fetia, the Polynesian version of its Ci5 port community system, at the port of Papeete in Tahiti. This initiative, effective from 1 August 2024, aims to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and speed of port operations by streamlining cargo management... more
Hutchison Ports ECT adopts shore power system
Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam terminals will be equipped with shore power by 2030, reducing CO2 emissions by around 35,000 t annually. In partnership with Rotterdam Shore Power, the project aims to connect around 5,000 vessels per year, contributing to the port's goal of... more
Night-time barge movement at Singapore port
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has approved the night movement of line-towed container barges at Pasir Panjang Terminal (PPT) following a successful four-month trial with six barge operators. Previously, night movement for line-towed container barges was... more
Arkas to add six new ships by 2028
Arkas is investing USD 360 million for six new eco-design container vessels, scheduled for delivery in 2028. This acquisition will increase the company’s fleet to 55 vessels and its total capacity to 112,230 teu. The 4,300 teu vessels will be built by China's CSSC Huangpu... more
THPA reviews job expansion in ministerial visit
The Greek deputy minister for social security, Konstantinos Karagkounis, visited the port of Thessaloniki (THPA) on 5 September 2024, where he discussed the company's employment growth since its 2018 privatisation. Executive chairman Athanasios Liagkos and CEO Ioannis Tsaras... more
UECC and automakers partner for greener logistics
Toyota Motor Europe, Ford of Europe, and another major manufacturer have joined UECC's "sail for change" programme, using bio-LNG-powered vessels to reduce emissions in their logistics chains. This initiative is expected to cut UECC’s global Scope 1 emissions by 80,000... more
Hamburg and Duisburg ports strengthen ties
The Port of Hamburg and Duisport are strengthening their collaboration, with Duisport joining Hafen Hamburg Marketing as a new member. This partnership aims to combine their extensive networks to enhance transport solutions and promote sustainability. Both ports see... more
Stopping illegal exports of Apple devices
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized over USD 100,000 worth of unmanifested Apple products at New Castle, Delaware, on 26 August 2024. The shipment, destined for China, included 469 new Apple items such as iPads, Watches, and AirPods, misdeclared with a... more