Overton scoops AVIAREPS head of cargo role
AVIAREPS has appointed Frederick Overton as its global head of cargo as it looks to expand its cargo GSSA business. In his new role, Overton is tasked with overseeing and expanding the company’s cargo division and building on existing relationships with airlines. According to his LinkedIn profile, Overton began working in the air cargo industry […]
CHAMP adds ONE Record solution
Air cargo software provider CHAMP Cargosystems has added a new solution that allows forwarders, airlines and ground handlers to engage with IATA’s ONE Record data sharing standard. The 1Neo-Connect service allows air cargo companies to connect with ONE Record data exchanges through CHAMPS’ systems and API connections. The company said the solution would “ease and […]
Wallenius Lines acquires two Ro-Ro cargo ships
Wallenius Lines has acquired two Ro-Ro cargo ships, Thuleland and Tundraland, from Baltic Container Shipping as part of its ongoing strategy to expand through both new vessel construction and the acquisition of second-hand ships. These vessels are currently operated by WALLENIUS SOL, a joint venture between Wallenius Lines and Svenska Orient Linjen, to bolster sustainable […]
Sea-Intelligence sees uncompetitive ETS cost in 2025 for Ocean Alliance
The European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) acts as a de facto carbon tax for shipping within the European Union (EU). All vessels operating within, to, or from the EU are required to pay a carbon emission tax, which applies to 100% of emissions for voyages between two EU ports and 50% of emissions for […]
MOL, Dryad Global enter into multi-year partnership
Dryad Global, a provider of risk intelligence, maritime security, and cyber protection solutions, announced a multi-year contract with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), one of the world’s largest shipping companies in the world. MOL, a long-standing client of Dryad Global, has strengthened its partnership with this new agreement, incorporating Dryad’s flagship Secure Voyager Hub as a […]
MSC establishes new container terminal at Port of Aarhus
Denmark’s Port of Aarhus has signed an agreement with MSC for the lease of land, where the world’s largest container shipping company will establish a new box terminal. Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), MSC Group’s container terminal operator, will move into the Omniterminal, which is currently being finalized. Thomas Haber Borch, CEO of Port of Aarhus, […]
Yang Ming exploring various ways to make fleet more energy-efficient
Taiwanese mainline operator Yang Ming Marine Transport is exploring various ways to procure more energy-efficient ships. Speaking at a press conference on 25 September, Yang Ming president Cliff Pai said these include purchasing vessels already on long-term charter. The company is exploring more newbuilding orders and will also retrofit some ships to be dual-fuelled. Due […]
Software glitch heavily disrupts Chittagong port operations
A software malfunction of Bangladesh’s customs authority has halved export-import activities in Chittagong Port during the last five days after the National Board of Revenue (NBR) updated its online system at the weekend. Most of the customs officials, shipping agents, C&F agents, and people involved in the export-import trade have been failing to enter the […]
Euronav sells suezmax brace
Belgium’s Euronav is shipping out two of its ageing suezmax tankers as part of the company’s fleet rejuvenation. The Alexander Saverys-led dual-listed shipowner has sold the 2006-built Statia and 2008-built Sapphira to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB), Bocimar, in a deal that is expected to generate a capital gain of $61.38m. The […]
Hapag-Lloyd announces rotation update on South America East Coast Service
German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced changes to its South America East Coast (SEC) Service. Starting on 27 September, Hapag-Lloyd’s SEC service port rotation will be updated as follows: New York (US) – Philadelphia (US) – Charleston (US) – Jacksonville (US) – Port Everglades (US) – Santos (Brazil) – Buenos Aires (Argentina) – Rio Grande […]