Work begins on dnata Logistics Dubai South facility
Freight forwarder dnata Logistics has started work on a new $27m logistics centre close to Dubai World Central Airport. The 57,000 sq m facility will be able to process 400,000 tonnes of cargo each year and will increase the firm’s logistics storage capacity by around 50%. The warehouse is located in the logistics district at […]
Hutchison Ports Yantian launches first on-dock electric truck chassis battery swapping station
Hutchison Ports Yantian and QIJI Energy, a subsidiary of the world’s largest EV battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology, have launched the world’s first on-dock chassis battery swapping station for electric trucks. This innovative system transforms the traditional hour-plus charging process into a mere five-minute operation, allowing electric trucks to return to service at full power. The […]
Tariffs and trade barriers top supply chain leaders’ concerns for 2025
The addition of tariffs and trade barriers is the top concern of supply chain leaders, according to a survey of supply chain leaders conducted by software firm Descartes Systems Group. Descartes’ 2024 Supply Chain Intelligence Report: Escalating Challenges for Global Supply Chain Leaders found that 48% of respondents identified rising tariffs and trade barriers as […]
Dự án cảng Lạch Huyện cần tăng vốn lên 40.000 tỷ đồng nếu chuyển đổi xanh
Dự án bến 7 và 8 của cảng Lạch Huyện cần tăng vốn hơn gấp 3, lên 40.000 tỷ đồng nếu chuyển sang xanh, tự động hóa mức cao nhất, theo Tổng công ty Tân Cảng Sài Gòn. Tại tọa đàm ngày 4/12, thượng tá Vũ Anh Tuấn – Phó trưởng ban chỉ đạo Cảng […]
China now controls unprecedented 65% of global shipbuilding orderbook
China’s combined orderbook for merchant ships has grown by a remarkable 170% this decade, stretching its lead over its nearest shipbuilding rivals dramatically. Data from Greek broker Intermodal and Clarksons Research show how the 2020s – and 2024 in particular – have been banner years for Chinese shipyard ambitions, coming to dominate a sector like […]
VLA – Tiên phong trong ngoại giao Logistics, nỗ lực thực hiện chỉ đạo của Thủ tướng tại VLF 2024
Ngày 1-2/12/2024, tại Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu, Diễn đàn Logistics Quốc gia (VLF 2024) đã diễn ra thành công với sự quan tâm sâu sắc từ Chính phủ, cộng đồng doanh nghiệp và các tổ chức quốc tế. Tại đây, Thủ tướng Phạm Minh Chính đã đưa ra những mục tiêu và giải pháp […]
China launches international ship registry in Hainan
In a potential blow to Hong Kong, the world’s fourth largest shipping flag, China has established an international ship registry in Hainan province, aiming to further develop the island into a free trade port. The Hainan International Ship Registration Administration, launched in Yangpu, is responsible for the registration, quality management, inspection, flag state services, and […]
Idan Ofer unveils new ship leasing arm
Idan Ofer has unveiled a new ship leasing arm in Singapore. Dynamis Capital has been created by Quantum Pacific, Ofer’s holding company, having just bought Fleetscape Capital from Oaktree Capital Management, a division that has a fleet of around 25 ships. Fredrik Ulstein and Kaizad Doctor, previously with Oaktree, have transitioned to lead Dynamis. No […]
Bearing AI launches cargo prediction tool
Bearing AI has unveiled its artificial intelligence-powered Cargo Prediction tool, designed to empower tramp chartering managers in the spot market. With just one click, users can accurately predict a vessel’s next loading port, which the American company claims will deliver more competitive pricing and superior strategic positioning. Bearing AI’s Cargo Prediction replaces the standard return […]
Rwanda set to open its largest port
Landlocked Rwanda will officially open its largest port tomorrow. Rubavu port on the shores of Lake Kivu in Western Province is aimed at growing trade with neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Spread over 2 ha, the facility, which has been operating under a pilot phase for the last year, can handle 700,000 tonnes of […]