Alibaba teams up with ZIM 
The carrier ZIM and the Chinese online firm Alibaba.com have entered into a cooperation agreement for the direct purchase of sea freight, improving logistic services to the Alibaba.com platform sellers. Under the agreement, ZIM provides sea freight and services through a direct... plus
Uptick in Valenciaport continues
In the Spanish port of Valencia, the flow of goods continues the upward trend that began in August. While in August half a million teu were handled, levels passed a Spanish threshold in September by handling more than 477,000 boxes. The figures also reflect the reactivation... plus
MSC bridged the gap first
The Swiss MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has discharged cargo originating in the United Arab Emirates in Israel for the first time since the mid-September agreement to normalise relations between the two countries. The container ship MSC "Paris”, operating on MSC’s... plus
UECC decarbonising
Ro-ro transportation provider UECC has committed investments and resources to the United Nations Global Compact Initiative, a platform where close to ten thousand corporations share best practises in sustainable and responsible business practices. According to the... plus
ONE widens Latin American network
The Japanese alliance of container shipping companies, Ocean Network Express (ONE), has enhanced its new service to the West Coast of Latin America. The rotation now also includes Rodman, Panama, as a port of call on its EC1 US East Coast Service. Via this, the route links... plus
Boluda Lines launches Canary service
Boluda Lines, the maritime transport division of the Valencian shipping company Boluda Corporación Marítima, will start a daily service from the port of Cádiz to the Canary Islands in December. Six container ships will operate this new line, which will have a transit time... plus
Svitzer anchors in Emden
The Copenhagen-headquartered towage operator Svitzer Europe, an affiliate of Maersk, will start a new towage operation in the seaport of Emden, Germany’s third-largest port at the North Sea, as from 1 January 2021. The company plans to deploy two tugboats; the “Svitzer... plus
Différend sur l’eau et à terre 
Les défenseurs et les adversaires du gateway trimodal Bâle Nord serrent les rangs car le 29 novembre aura lieu dans le canton de Bâle-Ville un référendum sur la construction du bassin portuaire III. Il s’agit dans un premier temps d’un investissement de 115 M. de CHF que le... plus
East Africa is the new destination
Dutch Universal Africa Lines plans to introduce a new direct service between Northwest Europe and East Africa. West Africa is UAL's classic territory for over 35 years. Now, the company is expanding its network to reach East Africa and offer services to Mozambique, Tanzania... plus
Elcome Dubai goes Europe
Dubai (UAE)-based Elcome International, a provider of maritime systems integration, installation and on-board services worldwide, has established its first service centre in Europe. Based in Sevilla, Spain, the new facility will offer shipboard navigation and communication... plus