Last exit to Europe 
The “MSC Gülsun” has completed the European leg of its loop by calling at Rotterdam (the Netherlands). The 23,756 teu ULCV is currently the biggest container vessel on the seven seas, surpassing OOCL's “Hong Kong” (21,413 teu). The “MSC Gülsün” arrived from Gdansk (Poland),... more
Terminal enhancement in Mumbai
Dubai (UAE)-headquartered DP World has ordered a total of 15 rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) for its Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT) in Mumbai (India). The order, which also includes 24 months of on-site maintenance support, will be delivered in the course... more
RoRo milestone in Cuxport
The port services provider Cuxport recently handled the two millionth automobile for the BMW Group at the RoRo berth no 2 in Cuxhaven. The vehicle, which had arrived by rail, was loaded on to the “Jutlandia Seaways” vessel belonging to the DFDS shipping company. Politicians,... more
New domain for Swire Pacific Offshore
The Singapore-headquartered Swire Pacific Offshore has launched its new corporate website. SPO is a player in the offshore industry and owns more than 70 vessels. The new domain name, www.swirespo.com replaces the former one, www.swire.com.sg, and seeks to reflect the company’s... more
Antwerp prepares for new trade relationship with Britain
After Brexit, the port of Antwerp is expecting large quantities of cargo to be shifted from the ferries to containerships in short-sea traffic. But the shift to short-sea goods which will be imported or exported to and from the EU via the ferry ports will be subject to more... more
More space for offshore player
The Sif Holding, active at the port of Rotterdam (the Netherlands) since 2015, has agreed with the port authority on the lease of 200,000 sqm of port site and a 200-m stretch of deep-sea quay at Maasvlakte. Sif, which specialises in offshore foundations, now occupies a new... more
Adoption of LNG continues
Another step forward for SEA\LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition promoting the adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel. The association has expanded its membership network in the United States with the entry of Houston (TX)-based Stabilis Energy. The... more
Once upon a time in Mexico
A milestone has been reached by Contecon Manzanillo (CMSA), the Mexican subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) at the Port of Manzanillo. The Mexican terminal recently achieved its first year-to-date, four-millionth teu. Fortino Landeros, CEO of... more
Two new heavyweights for NYK
One of the Japanese NYK Group companies, NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers, is to expand its fleet. The shipping company has signed a contract with Nanjing Jinling Shipyard, which is part of the China Merchants Group, to build two heavylift vessels. The two new units will be... more
ACL switches terminals
Atlantic Container Line is on the verge of changing the terminals for its A-service vessels in the port of Virginia, USA. The transfer of vessel operations from the Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT) to Norfolk International Terminal (NIT) will take place in mid-September 2019.... more