Ro-ro activities return to Karachi 
It's the new beginning of an old story. The Pakistan International Container Terminal (Pict) achieved a new operational milestone with its recent handling of Messina Line’s Jolly Quarzo, the first ro-ro vessel to call the terminal. This marks the resumption of ro-ro services at... more
K Line's new terminal in Yokohama
In April 2022, K Line and Daito Corporation will jointly launch the K Line Group’s first finished-vehicle terminal in Japan, at Yokohama. The Japanese shipping group leases the terminal from Yokohama Port Terminal Corporation (YPC) and operates it at Yokohama port, which is... more
Port of Barcelona celebrates strong recovery
The port of Barcelona looks back in joy on its business year 2021, attributing its success to its recovery plan and investments. On the one hand, the port was “a major player in the accelerated recovery of the economy and employment from the pandemic fallout,” said Damià Calvet,... more
2M and ZIM redefining cooperation
2M and ZIM have formally adjusted their operational cooperation agreement which is currently subject to regulatory approval. From 2 April 2 2022 onwards, ZIM and the 2M alliance partners will operate their joint services on the Asia – US East Coast (USEC) and Asia – US Gulf... more
Second zero-emissions cargo ship on its way
A 5,000 dwt ‘zero-emissions’ general cargo ship, 120 m long and 22 m wide, is going to set sail with the aim of becoming commercially operational before 2027. The ‘Energy Observer 2’ will be able to transport up to 240 teu and will have a capacity for 480 linear meters of ro-ro... more
Upgrades for Strategic Marine in Singapore
Singapore-based Strategic Marine shipbuilder has finalised the acquisition of the fixed infrastructure as well as the lease of the shipyard at 5 Benoi Road and completed the lease transfer from JTC Corporation, the lessor of the shipyard. This facility will represent a... more
A direct link from Northern Europe to China
Hamburg-based carrier Hapag-Lloyd will soon replace its Far East Loop 6, 7 and 8 services. The shipping company is launching a new direct China Germany Express (CGX) service. The two-port loop product will directly connect Northern Europe with Southern China on a weekly... more
Liège's inland port on the rise
Belgium’s Port of Liège handled 15 million t of goods on the waterway in 2021, an increase of 7% compared to the previous year. It also reported an 1% increase in overall traffic (water-rail-road) compared to 2020, amounting to 19.5 million t handled in all of the 33 port areas.... more
AXS Marine and Baltic Exchange join forces
The Baltic Exchange, an affiliate of the Singapore Exchange (SGX) since 2016, is integrating the access to its indices via AXS Marine's chartering and analytical SaaS platforms. This combination enables charterers, shipowners, shipbrokers and freight analysts to deliver... more
A great leap for Guadeloupe Port Caraibes
The Grand Port maritime Guadeloupe Port Caraibes reached new milestones in 2021. For the first time in its history, 4.2 million t of goods passed through the port’s facilities. This is 16% more than in the pre-pandemic year of 2019 and 18% more than in 2020. Import traffic was... more