COSCO unveils new reefer product Nordic Fish Express
COSCO SHIPPING presented its latest product, Nordic Fish Express, in Rotterdam. This new service is designed to enhance flexibility and provide personalized solutions for reefer customers targeting Asian markets with premium seafood exports from key Nordic fishing hubs, including Sortland, Ålesund, Måløy, Bergen, and Haugesund in Norway, as well as Grangemouth in the United Kingdom, […]
ZIM updates its Transpacific network
Israeli container line ΖΙΜ announced the following updates to its network from Asia to the United States East Coast (USEC) and US Gulf, effective February 2025. The ZXB service will feature an exclusive stop at Boston port, offering improved connectivity between Asia and the US East Coast with faster transit times and broader coverage. This […]
Poland to build new grain terminal in Gdansk
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced plans for the government to construct a new grain terminal at the Port of Gdansk, with completion targeted for 2026. Speaking at a press briefing, Tusk said: “The most important thing is that the Polish state has its own grain terminal and this will allow for a fully […]
NPA, Nigerdock seal US$1 billion Snake Island Port deal
In a significant move to advance green port development across Nigeria, Nigerdock and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) have finalized an agreement for the US$1 billion construction of Snake Island Port. The state-of-the-art facility will be established on an 850,000 square meters site within the Snake Island Integrated Free Zone in Lagos, featuring a multipurpose […]
Suez Canal Container Terminal receives new cranes
The Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) reached a significant milestone in its expansion project with the arrival of the vessel Zhenhua 35 in November, which carried the first shipment of equipment needed for terminal expansion, including four Super Post-Panamax ZPMC Quay Cranes. With a 72-meter boom outreach, these cranes are engineered to handle twin 65-ton […]
Hapag-Lloyd cuts emissions and costs through proactive hull cleaning solution
Hapag-Lloyd has successfully reduced both emissions and operational costs by adopting Shipshave’s In Transit Cleaning of Hull (ITCH) solution. The effectiveness of this proactive hull-cleaning approach was independently verified through an analysis conducted by the classification society DNV. To assess the benefits of proactive fouling removal, Hapag-Lloyd and Shipshave commissioned DNV to evaluate operational performance […]
HMM’s delayed sale stalls head offices relocation
The difficulties in selling HMM and opposition from employees have apparently halted efforts to relocate South Korea’s flagship carrier’s headquarters from Seoul to Busan. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Remember Me Lost your password? Don’t have an account? Register If you liked this post, please consider […]
OOCL names its newbuild 16,800 TEU vessel in China
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has officially named its first brand-new 16,828 TEU container vessel, OOCL Bauhinia, at a ceremony held at the Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (DACKS) shipyard in China. OOCL Bauhinia will be deployed on the Trans-Pacific Trade PCC1 service, linking Asia with the US West Coast. The service’s port rotation includes: […]
APM Terminals spearheads strategic expansion in Latin America amid rising opportunities
Port operations are becoming increasingly crucial to Latin America’s economic landscape as the region seeks to establish itself as a key manufacturing hub for international companies aiming to locate production closer to the US market. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Remember Me Lost your password? Don’t […]
GPA secures US$120 million for sustainable port upgrades
At a Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) meeting, President and CEO Griff Lynch announced plans to enhance operational sustainability in Savannah and Brunswick, supported by three federal grants totalling over US$120 million. Griff Lynch commented, “We are constantly looking for ways to be a good steward for our local communities near our ports in Savannah and […]