African Development Bank funds US$135 million to Comoros
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a US$135 million funding package for the Union of the Comoros, marking its largest-ever investment in the Indian Ocean archipelago. This funding aims to support a significant maritime and regional trade initiative. The Maritime Corridor and Regional Trade Facilitation Project (PACMFCR) will focus […]
New China-Philippines service calls at Mindanao Container Terminal
The Philippines’ Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), operated by International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), recently received the inaugural call of SITC’s new China-Philippines Express 7 (CXP7) service. This new service addresses the growing export volume of fresh produce such as pineapples and bananas from Bukidnon, offering exporters in Mindanao a transportation solution, and improving connectivity […]
Why is the UK Scale-up Visa One Of The Best Options to Recruit Staff For Container Companies?: The Main Pros
The United Kingdom is experiencing a skills shortage across different industries that could impact the country’s economic growth. However, UK-based container businesses that are growing rapidly but struggling to find skilled staff can hire international talent with the UK Scale-up Visa. The UK ports industry, where the container shipping business is domiciled, is one of […]
Effective Ways to Improve Community Health and Wellness
Community health and wellness play a pivotal role in the overall well-being and quality of life of any society. Addressing health at the community level involves a holistic approach, encompassing not just medical interventions but also educational programs, environmental improvements, and policies that support healthy lifestyles. To effectively enhance community health, it is essential to […]
CargoAi adds quotation tool
CargoAi has added a new tool to its booking portal that allows forwarders to create real-time quotations for customers. The Shipper Quotation Module will “significantly” reduce “the back-and-forth routine between procurement and sales teams” the software firm claimed. It works by enabling forwarders to generate quotes in retail time in response to customer enquiries through […]
Bulker owner United Maritime branches out into offshore sector with newbuild investment
Nasdaq-listed Greek bulker owner United Maritime has marked its entry into the offshore support segment with an investment in newbuild energy construction vessel (ECV). The Stamatis Tsantanis-led spinoff of Seanergy Maritime has acquired a minority stake in a Norwegian-based vehicle that will see the ECV earmarked for offshore wind and subsea markets delivered in the […]
New chief executive for Magma Aviation
UK freighter firm Magma Aviation has appointed Peter Kerins as chief executive to steer its growth strategy. Kerins brings over 30 years of aviation and logistics experience to his new role, having began his career in 1991 in freight forwarding sales. He has since worked at a variety of organisations including Virgin Atlantic, DHL Aviation […]
Sea1 Offshore taking Viking Supply Ships AHTS fleet under management
Norwegian offshore vessel operator Sea1 Offshore has announced it would be signing management agreements for all six anchor handler vessels owned by Viking Supply Ships. Viking Supply Ships currently owns the Magne Viking, Odin Viking, Loke Viking, Njord Viking, Brage Viking, and Andreas Viking AHTS vessels The company believes that the transfer of the vessel […]
Taiwan awards 2.7GW to five projects in latest offshore wind round
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has revealed the winners of the latest offshore wind tender round which were awarded 2.7 GW in total generation capacity. The country’s authorities revealed that five projects were among the winners of the offshore wind auction, named Round 3.2. The chosen projects were Shinfox’s 700MW Youde, Synera Renewable Energy’s […]
IMO unveils ‘insider threat’ toolkit to strengthen maritime security
International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced a new toolkit designed to enhance the maritime industry’s ability to tackle evolving ‘insider threats’, referring to risks posed by maritime employees who might be involved in or facilitate security incidents due to ignorance, complacency, or malicious intent. For terrorists and organized crime groups seeking to exploit security weaknesses […]