Barcelona's LNG leap 
The port of Barcelona significantly increased its liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operations to ships in 2023, providing a total of 143,000 cbm of LNG, twice that of 2021. This growth reflects the port's commitment to LNG as a transitional fuel for reducing environmental... more
Faster UK-Europe link
P&O Ferries is set to launch a new freight route in the North Sea, connecting London (Tilbury 2) and Rotterdam (Europoort) from early March 2024. This addition complements the shipping company's existing Zeebrugge to London route and strengthens its rail-connected hub in... more
Freshness from Japan
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has launched the first dual temperature refrigerated container trial with controlled atmosphere (CA) functions. This new type of container, developed in collaboration with Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH) and NAX Japan, is designed to... more
Intermodal dynamic Down Under 
In conversation with Marika Calfas, CEO of NSW Ports in Australia. Things have really moved in the Australian port scene since the day in 1770 that James Cook landed in Botany Bay. At the last IAPH World Conference, held in Abu Dhabi (UAE), the CEO of NSW Ports, Marika Calfas,... more
Bremerhaven to SA with MSC
The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), headquartered in Geneva, has announced changes to its Europe to South Africa shipping service from March 2024. The revised NWC to South Africa service will now include a direct call at Bremerhaven. The enhanced rotation will be... more
Cosco expands in North Africa
Cosco Shipping Lines has opened a new branch in Casablanca. Cosco Shipping Lines (Morocco) aims to strengthen trade between North Africa and the rest of the world, as part of Cosco Shipping Europe's strategy to improve links via its "big corridor and three networks"... more
MOL to power Poland’s LNG terminal
The shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) will supply a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in Poland's Gulf of Gdańsk. The project is led by Gaz System, Poland's gas transmission system operator, and aims to strengthen the country's energy security. The... more
A divided path to growth
Cargotec's board has approved a plan to split off Kalmar as a standalone company, pending approval at the AGM on 30 May 2024, with completion targeted for 30 June 2024. Supported by major shareholders, the move is intended to allow both Cargotec and Kalmar to pursue... more
The trio on the Rhine
The logistics companies Danser Group, Swissterminal, and DP World have been jointly operating inland shipping services on the Rhine since 1 February 2024. The portfolio covers the route from the trinational border area to the Western ports in Belgium and the Netherlands.... more
ICS working towards net zero
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), along with the Bahamas and Liberia, has submitted a proposal for a zero-emission shipping fund (ZESF) to the UN's International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The initiative aims to drive the global commercial shipping fleet towards... more