A "stellar" acquisition in the Indian market 
Ceva Logistics is acquiring Stellar Value Chain, a Mumbai-based warehousing and transport specialist. With a 96% stake in the company, Ceva can now extend its Indian network. Ceva has been operating in India for more than 20 years. The acquisition comprises Stellar’s 60... more
PNG's big day
ICTSI's South Pacific terminals, SPICT in Lae and MIT in Motukea, Papua New Guinea, marked a significant milestone by servicing the largest container ship to call at the ports in the region. The "Kota Gabung", a 2,754 teu gearless vessel operated by Mariana Express... more
CBP knows: all that glitters isn't gold
On 16 November 2023, officers seized a shipment containing a single Richard Mille watch. It originated out of India and was headed to a residence in Palm Beach, Florida. The Richard Mille brand is manufactured in a limited quantity of each style, making each watch model unique.... more
Malaysia's east coast rail project goes ahead
The first batch of six CRRC-made diesel locomotives recently completed tests at the Kuantan tracking laying base in Malaysia. They are now ready to transport materials for laying the track of Malaysia’s East Coast Railway project (ECRL). The construction of the 665 km line... more
Welfare boost for Indian maritime cadets
Thousands of cadets and trainees in India will benefit from in-depth wellness training and support thanks to funding from the ITF Seafarers’ Trust. The partnership between the grant-making trust and global maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society will see a reshaping of cadet... more
Unifying rail carriage between Europe and Asia
With the adoption of new United Nations Convention unifying applicable legal rules, cargo carriage by rail between Europe and Asia will be made easier, quicker, and cheaper. This new convention will entail a number of advantages for the parties to the contract. For example,... more
Setting standards for implementing the MSW
Malaysia is at the forefront of global efforts to implement the Maritime Single Window (MSW) ahead of the International Maritime Organisation's mandatory deadline of 1 January 2024. Now, Dagang Net Technologies, which operates the country's National Single Window for Trade... more
Gen Z seafarers: stark contrasts
The first conference for UK cadets has revealed some stark contrasts with their fellow Gen Z seafarers across the globe. The international maritime charity Sailors’ Society held the virtual event as part of their global 2023 Wellness at Sea Maritime Schools’ Conferences.... more
PCT in India in operation
In India, the new Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) will be operated by the port authority Red Sea Gateway Terminal International, a Saudi Arabian company. The Bay Terminal project will enable the processing of ships with a capacity of 6,000 teu and a draft of 10-12 m. Located at... more
16-axle wagon transports extra-large equipment
Russian Railways Logistics recently completed a special transport, shipping large electrical appliances by rail from Novosibirsk in Siberia to Smolensk in western Russia near the border with Belarus. This transport required a special vehicle, and the company opted for a... more