Port of Long Beach publishes final study on Tesoro Calciner facility demolition
The Port of Long Beach has released a final study evaluating Tesoro Refining and Marketing Co. LLC’s proposal to demolish the Tesoro Calciner facility located at 2450 Pier B St. in Long Beach. No new development, operations, or land uses are currently proposed for the site following the facility’s demolition, according to the Port of […]
ClassNK releases leak frequency estimates for ammonia-fuelled ships
ClassNK has published estimated leak frequencies for ammonia fuel from onboard components of ammonia-fuelled ships, providing valuable data for risk assessment. These estimates are included in ‘Part C of Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels (Edition 3.0)’ as an appendix. Ammonia is gaining attention as a potential alternative fuel for ships due to its zero […]
Sri Lanka’s Port of Colombo sees increased box volumes
In 2024, Sri Lanka’s Port of Colombo has shown impressive growth in container handling, highlighting a strong improvement in operational performance. The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) reported a substantial increase of 16% year-on-year, processing 1,541,034 TEUs in 2024 so far. Additionally, South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT), a major port operator at Port of Colombo, […]
Jebel Ali celebrates a record milestone of 1.4 million TEUs in July 2024
Jebel Ali, the real Pearl in the Arabian Gulf has done it again !!!!!! As the main and ONLY Non-Asian port in the Top 10 container ports in 2023 handling a throughput of 14,472,000 TEUs (that is 14.472 million TEUs), up 3.6% compared to 2022, Jebel Ali continues to improve its volumes thanks to its […]
R5 billion loan from New Development Bank to Transnet for modernisation of freight rail
South Africa’s state-owned logistics company, Transnet, has secured a significant financial boost to modernize its freight rail infrastructure. The New Development Bank (NDB), previously known as the BRICS Development Bank, has extended a ZAR5 billion loan to Transnet. This investment marks a crucial step in Transnet’s efforts to enhance its operational capabilities and contribute to […]
Bangladesh air cargo rates still elevated
Air cargo rates out of Bangladesh were still elevated in the last full week of August as a range of issues has hit supply chains from the country over the past year. Data from Xeneta shows that rates from Bangladesh were up 163% year on year in the week ending August 25, with average prices […]
Wärtsilä and Eidesvik forge ammonia shipping deal
Wärtsilä, a technology group, has entered into a contract with the Norwegian shipowner Eidesvik to provide the equipment needed to convert the offshore platform supply vessel (PSV) Viking Energy to operate on ammonia fuel. The vessel, currently under contract with energy giant Equinor, is set for conversion in early 2026 and aims to begin ammonia-powered […]
Stakeholder coalition joins Port of Portland to maintain container service at Terminal 6
The Port of Portland, supported by a coalition committed to marine container shipping in Oregon, presented Oregon Governor Tina Kotek with a detailed business plan to sustain container service at Terminal 6, the state’s sole international box terminal. The report highlights the crucial role of marine container shipping at T6 for Oregon’s economy and emphasizes […]
Maersk ship collision injures two crew
A Maersk container ship manoeuvring into Fremantle Port has collided with a tall masted training ship, destroying its mast and injuring two crew members on the sail vessel, who were rushed to hospital. The 8,800 TEU Maersk Shekou was attempting to dock at around 6:30 am local time at Fremantle Port, when the vessel collided […]
Grimaldi Group receives fifth G5-Class Ro-Ro vessel
Grimaldi Group took delivery of the fifth multipurpose Ro-Ro vessel of the innovative “G5” class at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea. Named Great Casablanca, this ship is designed to further enhance the quality of maritime transport services offered by the Neapolitan company between Northern Europe and West Africa, joining her five sister […]