Barcelona pilots shore power system 
The port of Barcelona has made a significant step towards decarbonisation by successfully connecting the “MSC Mette”, a 24,000-teu container ship, to the onshore power supply (OPS) system at the Best terminal, allowing the ship to shut off its engines and operate entirely on... more
Visitor centre and cranes elevate Greenock port
The port of Greenock has officially launched its new GBP 25 million ship-to-shore cranes, marking the largest ever investment in its container facilities. Owned by Peel Ports Clydeport, the cranes have already improved productivity, with quicker turnaround times enabling a... more
London Gateway to get tallest cranes in Europe
DP World has announced a GBP 1 billion expansion of London Gateway, aiming to make it the largest container port in the UK within five years. It will add two new shipping berths, bringing the total to six, and a second rail terminal to accommodate increased trade. By the end... more
Intra-Italian rail link launched
The new train runs between the Vecon-PSA terminal in the Venetian industrial port of Maghera and the intermodal terminal in Montirone in the province of Brescia in northern Italy. It is operated by the MIS Group primarily for the Italian metal construction company GME Metals,... more
Euroseas expands 2024 coverage with new charter
Euroseas has signed a new time charter contract for its 1,732 teu feeder containership, “M/V Jonathan P”, for a period of eleven to thirteen months at a daily gross rate of USD 20,000. The charter will commence following the vessel's scheduled intermediate survey, expected to be... more
A proactive approach to customer concerns
Transport and logistics provider Geodis has won the Singapore Customer Experience of the Year – Logistics Award at the 2024 Asian Experience Awards in recognition of its efforts to enhance customer satisfaction through its technology-driven “voice of customer (VOC)” programme.... more
Isles of Scilly names freight vessel
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has announced that its new freight vessel will be named “Menawethan”, after one of the twelve uninhabited Eastern Isles. The name was chosen by the island community through a vote, with “Menawethan” emerging as the winner. The new vessel, set... more
Serbia: an urgent rail rehabilitation
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a loan of up to EUR 50 million to finance the procurement of materials for an urgent rehabilitation of selected sections totalling 194 km of track on Serbia’s rail network. Serbian Railways... more
A fresh start in Spain
Rhenus is adding a new service in Spain to transport the country’s local fresh and frozen food products. Dubbed Rhenus Fresh, the division will build on existing models in Europe, Asia and Latin America to tap into the Spanish fruit and vegetable production market. With a... more
Another gateway to Asia 
Berlin-based airfreight booking platform welcomes new customer Philippine Airlines. Philippine Airlines is set to expand its marketing capacities for digital bookings through a new partnership with Cargo One. The Filipino national airline is currently also in the process of... more