"BBC Houston" christened in namesake port 
The “MV BBC Houston”, the second of BBC Chartering’s "Lakermax" series, was officially christened at Houston's Manchester terminal after successfully completing its maiden voyage from China to the USA. Designed for optimal cargo space and reduced emissions, the... more
Delivering parcels by river
La Poste is partnering with Fludis to introduce a new barge-based parcel delivery service in Île-de-France, making urban logistics more sustainable. Starting in 2026, the barge will transport 3,000 parcels daily from Gennevilliers to Boulogne, where cargo bikes will handle... more
Maritime safety improves as ship losses decline
Celebrating its 2024 World Maritime Day under the theme "Navigating the future: safety first!" on 26 September, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) reports an increase in the safety of maritime transport. According to Allianz Commercial, ship losses have... more
CO2 efficiency in short sea shipping
CLDN reported a significant reduction in fleet emissions for 2023, achieving an average of 39 g CO2/tonne-km, which is 19% better than its closest short sea competitor and more than twice as efficient as road haulage. This reduction was driven by substantial investments in... more
Florida funds container crane at Jaxport
Florida legislators have presented Jaxport with USD 23 million for the purchase of a new container crane and the refurbishment of existing cranes at the port’s terminals. The funds, earmarked by the Florida legislature and approved by governor Ron DeSantis, will enhance... more
CMA CGM grows footprint in Brazil
CMA CGM has signed an agreement to acquire a 48% stake in Brazil’s terminal operator Santos Brasil, which also operates the largest container terminal in South America at the port of Santos. This acquisition, expected to close in early 2025, will enhance CMA CGM's presence... more
Grimaldi Group strikes a deal in Heraklion
The Grimaldi Group has bought a 67% stake in Heraklion Port Authority (HPA) for EUR 80 million through a consortium including Grimaldi Euromed and Minoan Lines. This acquisition, which was finalised with the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), marks a... more
New BBC vessel arrives in Cuxhaven
BBC Chartering celebrated the first port call of its new vessel, “MV BBC Leer”, in Cuxhaven, Germany. The "Laker Max"-series ship, designed for efficient cargo transport, discharged windmill blades from Mexico. The vessel is equipped with two Liebherr cranes,... more
“AAL Houston” joins super B-class fleet
AAL Shipping has taken delivery of its third super B-class vessel, the “AAL Houston,” a 32,000 dwt multipurpose heavy lift ship designed to meet future industrial project demands. Equipped with three cranes and an expanded deck space, it will join its sister ships on key global... more
Spliethoff Group to operate over 140 vessels
Spliethoff Group has acquired a majority interest in the full-service maritime and offshore logistics provider Forest Wave, integrating it as the seventh business unit within its organisation starting 30 September 2024. This acquisition increases Spliethoff's fleet to over... more