GAC opens fresh chapter in New Zealand ports 
GAC Group, a provider of shipping, logistics, and marine services, is set to acquire Quadrant Pacific's ship agency business in New Zealand. The acquisition will enable GAC New Zealand to directly manage ship agency services in all ports in the country, thus enhancing its... more
New 13,100 teu vessel joins Wan Hai fleet
Wan Hai Lines held a naming ceremony for its new 13,100 teu containership, “Wan Hai A16”, at Samsung Heavy Industries' Geoje shipyard on 5 June. The vessel, christened by Ms. Chueh Yao Guey-Ling, the wife of Mr. Chueh Meng-Chang from Far Eastern New Century Corporation, is the... more
Helsingborg tests self-driving terminal tractor
In collaboration with Terberg and Easy Mile, the port of Helsingborg is testing an autonomous terminal tractor in its container terminal. The initial phase will be conducted outside regular production times to ensure the system's readiness for live testing by the autumn. The... more
Regional shifts reshape global port rankings
The latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence highlights significant shifts in global container port performance, with East and Southeast Asian ports dominating the top rankings for 2023, securing 13 of the... more
Two more eco-friendly mega vessels
Orient Overseas Container Line has put two new 24,188 teu mega vessels, "OOCL Finland" and "OOCL Sweden," into service, marking a milestone in the company's fleet upgrade. With these additions, the carrier has received ten eco-friendly mega containerships of... more
UECC use of biofuel rises
United European Car Carriers (UECC) is set to surpass its 45% emissions reduction target by 2030 after significantly increasing biofuel usage in its fleet. Last year, UECC more than doubled its use of ISCC-certified sustainable biofuel B100, reaching 14,000 t, which contributed... more
Second phase of Bilbao pier project out to tender
The Port Authority of Bilbao has issued a tender for the second phase of the central pier construction, with a budget of EUR 55.44 million, excluding VAT. Funded from the Port Authority's own resources, the project has a completion timeline of 26 months. This phase includes... more
High container demand raises Singapore prices
Recent data from Container xChange indicates a significant rise in container prices and leasing rates at the port of Singapore due to global congestion. From October 2023 to May 2024, average container prices surged by 26%, while leasing rates on routes such as China to the USA... more
Public subsidy for ammonia supply project
Japan Petroleum Exploration, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, IHI Corporation, Mitsui & Co., and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines have received approval for their survey to establish an ammonia supply base in Soma, Fukushima Prefecture, under the FY 2024 “subsidy for measures to promote... more
Small cargo owners benefit
DP World’s digital platform Sea Rates and Singapore-based CP World Group have seen significant growth in supporting small cargo owners, with bookings and shipment tracking up 39% since last year. The partnership has enhanced Sea Rates’ less than container load (LCL)... more