Another link from UK to France 
The need for more sea links from UK to Continental Europe continues to grow. Ferry operator DFDS is introducing a new unaccompanied freight service from Sheerness to Calais. The service will start on 1 June and will offer one sailing per day in each direction between the two... more
The value of empty containers
Ensuring the exchange of empty containers between the various trade regions is currently a vital issue. The latest example of a shipping line fighting against the tide is the carrier Maersk, which deployed a unit to Sidney and Melbourne just for the purpose of picking up... more
MSC invests more in security
Following an incident of drug trafficking onboard one of its vessels, MSC has invested a double-digit amount of million USD on security enhancements so far. Since the "MSC Gayane" was caught by US Customs and Border Protection in the Port of Philadelphia in June... more
5G for the Port of Southampton
Verizon Business has announced its cooperation with Associated British Ports (ABP) to deploy private 5G at the Port of Southampton. The platform is delivered in partnership with Nokia. ABP operates a network of 21 ports. The port is responsible for GBP 40 billion in exports... more
Duisport: audited results for FY 2020
Despite a difficult business climate, the Duisport Group achieved an improved result with stable sales in the past fiscal year. Sales of EUR 292 million equalled the previous year's result (2019: EUR 292.6 million), while ebitda improved by 1.1% from EUR 43.9 million to EUR 44.3... more
A good March in South Carolina Ports
On the US East Coast, South Carolina Ports witnessed its best handling results ever last month, with the Port of Charleston processing record volumes as the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal began operations. SC Ports moved almost 249,000 teu across the Port of Charleston’s Wando... more
First ships arrive from Suez
It is the same story in many ports in Europe. In the Port of Barcelona, the “MSC Ambra” container ship is the first vessel affected by the blockage of the Suez Canal to reach the BEST terminal. This vessel will be operating normally and move 9,000 containers, including imports,... more
Cyprus Shipping seeks strategy
Cyprus shipping is looking for a long-term strategic vision. To this end, the Cyprus shipping deputy ministry (SDM) has launched a consultation campaign to gather feedback on key maritime issues. This open consultation will continue through April and May and focus on three... more
To Brazil on a river barge 
Two inland waterway shipping lines and ports in three countries have teamed up to promote Latin American exports. more
Grimaldi expands Malta activities
Naples-based Grimaldi Group is banking on Malta, where it runs a number of activities, including MCAST, the Maritime Institute for the training of sea cadets. Now, because of Brexit, Atlantic Container Line (ACL), a Grimaldi Group company, has proceeded to reflag its fleet over... more