Saudi Ports' container handling leaps 
In October 2023, Saudi Ports, managed by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), reported a 5.31% increase in container handling, reaching 741,905 teu compared to the previous year. The number of export containers rose by 9.72%, while imported containers showed an uptick of... more
ONE's wind power trial
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has initiated a trial to evaluate wind propulsion technology, collaborating with Econowind, to install two Ventofoil wind assist devices on the "MV Kalamazoo". The Ventofoils are designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by... more
Refreshed GSSA in Dubai (DXB)
ANA Aviation Services' office in the central Dubai airport region recently underwent a complete refurbishment and overhaul, with all new wall graphics featuring Network Aviation Group's B747F aircraft, as well as a decorative contrail design that continues throughout the newly... more
MIP's 38% capacity expansion
Mersin International Port Management (MIP) in Turkey has launched the USD 455 million East Med Hub 2 (EMH2) Project to expand its terminal capacity. Celebrated as part of the centenary of the Turkish Republic, it will increase the port's capacity from 2.6 million teu to 3.6... more
A promotion for Mike Ligthart
Seko Logistics, a provider of end-to-end logistics services, has expanded the role of Mike Ligthart as global commercial director for its government, space & defence vertical. Based in Rotterdam, Ligthart previously headed the company’s commercial operations in Emea and... more
Qatar Airways Cargo driving forward
The global air cargo carrier has announced its latest product, ‘Drive’. Designed to transport various types of automobiles by air, ‘Drive’ caters to the unique requirements of each vehicle - be it regular cars, vintage cars, premium or luxury models, new cars, and sports cars.... more
Driver shortages to double in five years
Over 3 million truck driver jobs or 7% are unfilled in 36 countries, a report of the International Road Transport Union (IRU) shows. Surveying over 4,700 trucking companies in the Americas, Asia, and Europe, which represent 72% of global GDP, IRU has found that truck driver... more
P&O's decarbonisation strategy
P&O Maritime Logistics, part of DP World, has detailed its strategy for decarbonisation in a new industry whitepaper, which highlights the significant challenges in the search for suitable alternative fuels. The whitepaper, which aligns with DP World's 'Our World, Our... more
Sharjah & Gulftainer: 35 more years
Gulftainer has extended its concession agreements with the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority for 35 more years, reinforcing a partnership spanning over five decades. The deal supports the development of the Sharjah Container Terminal and the Khorfakkan... more
Characterised by cooperation 
Large organisations’ joint projects take centre stage at World Ports Conference. Is it the growing urgency of questions determining the future, the increasing fragmentation of the world, or simply an increasing willingness to cooperate? Be that as it may, large associations and... more