Strongest month in Rio de Janeiro 
The Companhia Docas do Rio de Janeiro (CDRJ) saw its highest throughput in 2020 this August. Its facilities handled 5.16 million t this month. This volume surpassed August 2019’s movement by 921,000 t, which corresponds to a growth of 21.7%. The Port Authority’s two main... more
Port of Felixstowe under pressure
According to the British International Freight Association (Bifa), freight forwarders that are now unable to return empty containers to the port of Felixstowe until 23 September 2020 spoke of "another example of appalling service from a port that describes itself as ‘The... more
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