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
Strong March in Koper
The container terminal of the Port of Koper on the Adriatic Sea processed more than 97,000 teu in March this year, exceeding the mark set exactly three years ago, in March 2018, when slightly more than 92,300 teu were handled. Dimitrij Zadel, president of Luka Koper's... more
From Rickmers to Chipolbrok
The "Lila Mumbai", once part of the Rickmers fleet, has now been chartered by Chipolbrok, a long-standing rival on the market. After completing unloading in Hamburg, the ship was loaded for an eastbound voyage. With a full cargo on board, the freighter will sail to... more
Lure of ransom
Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea is becoming increasingly professional and driven by the prospect of ransom payments. more
Investment in new British Freeport
This year, DP World is launching a major infrastructure programme in one of its two UK deep water ports. Southampton’s container terminal with its freight rail terminals was awarded Freeport status by the British government in March 2021. The first step of the infrastructure... more
5G speeds up in Le Havre
Current development projects based on new technologies were recently presented to Cédric O, France’s secretary of state with responsibility for digital transition and communications, on his visit to Le Havre. After being designated two years ago as an “innovation area”, Le... more
Bremen's Kaiserhafen accessible again
Access to the Kaiserhafen in Bremerhaven is free again. Two ships left the port in emergency operation without technical difficulties. The emergency operation ensures that the Kaiserhafen will continue to be available to shipping without significant restrictions. The... more