New study on Bremenports' hinterland traffic 
The Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) has presented a comprehensive analysis of hinterland traffic in the ports of Bremen (Germany). The study, which was commissioned by th operator Bremenports, is based on the volumes of 2018, when Bremen's ports recorded a... more
K Line names LNG princess
The naming ceremony for Japan’s first LNG bunkering vessel (“LBV”) was held at the Sakaide Works of Kawasaki Heavy Industries recently. The LBV's name, "Kaguya", derives from Princess Kaguya in "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter," which is said to be Japan's... more
Brands and masks 
Maersk intends to complete its clearing out process in its subsidiaries by early October. It is a question of integration, capacities and brand orientation, as well as an opportunity to streamline the group in these days of Covid-19. more
56% of ports back to pre-pandemic levels
Several trends are outlined in the Covid-19 Port Economic Impact Barometer for H1/2020 published by the IAPH. The report, which was compiled by a dedicated Task Force operating under the World Ports Sustainability Programme (WPSP), summarises responses from 85 ports from around... more
More equipment for Caucedo terminal
The Caucedo terminal in the Dominican Republic, run by DP World, is enhancing its equipment. Twelve Ottawa T2 terminal tractors and two empty container handlers will be deployed there. The delivery is scheduled for Q1/2021. DP World Caucedo is a marine terminal and free zone... more
Albacore and Danica team up in the Baltics
The crewing company Danica Maritime has opened a new office in Riga, Latvia, for activities all over the Baltic countries. Announcing the opening, Danica managing director Henrik Jensen said: “These countries boast large pools of highly competent and very experienced chemical,... more
Climate objectives reachable
Shipping has done its ecological homework; the industry expects its measures to bring success by 2050 – without the demand downturn caused by the pandemic. The next milestone, an emissions-free ship, may be reality by 2030 – with the IMRB’s support. more
Long Beach's outlook "cautiously optimistic"
Long Beach city council recently approved the USD 650 million yearly budget for the port. For the next fiscal year, the port plans to invest USD 379 million, or 58% of the total budget, in capital projects to construct and renovate port facilities. The budget for fiscal year... more
Bergé concludes project in Bilbao
The Bergé logistics group has finalised its new automated terminal project in the port of Bilbao (Spain). Located at Terminal 2 of the Santurce dock, this infrastructure comprises technologies aimed at reducing waiting times in operation while also complying with the protocol... more
Technology upgrade at P&O Ferrymasters
P&O Ferrymasters, an affiliate of DP World, has launched a new track and trace service for its container customers. The service will allow customers to receive real time updates on the precise location of their goods as they are transported by rail, road and sea, designed to... more