Rodriguez scoops new digital role at IAG Cargo
IAG Cargo has appointed Daniel Rodriguez to the newly created role of head of digital sales. The cargo business said that the new role was part of efforts to accelerate its online offering and “better serve customers in the evolving logistics landscape”. Rodriguez has held various roles within IAG Cargo since 2018, most recently as […]
Maersk orders 20 dual-fuel newbuild container ships
Danish ocean carrier Maersk has ordered 20 container vessels equipped with dual-fuel engines. The company signed agreements with three shipyards for the construction of the vessels, which will have a combined capacity of 300,000 TEUs. Maersk has placed an order for two 9,000 TEU and six 17,000 TEU container ships with Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in China. […]
Asia-Europe container trade on downward trend
In September, Asia’s container exports to Europe reached 1.42 million TEUs, according to data from the Japan Maritime Center (JMC) based on Container Trades Statistics (CTS). According to the Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA), this marked a slight 0.3% decline year-on-year, the first such decrease in 19 months. However, exports remained stable compared to […]
UECC and Titan forge pioneering biomethane partnership
United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels (Titan) have solidified a new agreement to supply the majority of liquefied gas used by UECC’s multi-fuel ships with biomethane (LBM/bio-LNG) throughout the remainder of 2024 and much of 2025. Building on their established collaboration, this agreement marks a significant step in their shared commitment to […]
AlfaWall appoints new CEO
Anna Wieslander has been appointed as the new CEO of AlfaWall, a joint venture between Soya Group’s subsidiary Wallenius Water and Alfa Laval. Through AlfaWall, Wallenius Water and Alfa Laval have jointly developed PureBallast, a chemical-free solution for ballast water treatment. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Elonroad AB, Wieslander has previously […]
Plan your business event with Kraków Convention Bureau
When planning a corporate event, whether it’s a small team-building session or a large-scale international conference, choosing the right organizer is crucial. Convention bureaus, often overlooked, can be a game-changer in transforming your event into an unforgettable experience. Why is this municipal organization the best partner for foreign business owners? Convention bureau – your unforgettable […]
COSCO SHIPPING drives green innovation
COSCO SHIPPING has significantly advanced in developing green, low-carbon, and intelligent fleets within its oil, gas, and general cargo specialized sectors, aligning with the international shipping industry’s accelerated push toward carbon emission reductions. On 22 November, COSCO SHIPPING Energy signed a pivotal contract with Dalian Shipbuilding Industry and China Shipbuilding Trading to construct six state-of-the-art […]
Container fire at PortMiami erupts in explosion, shaking nearby homes
A dramatic incident unfolded late Friday (29 November) night at PortMiami, when a vehicle erupted in flames inside a shipping container, triggering a powerful explosion that rattled nearby apartment buildings. Around 11:40 p.m. (local time), Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to reports of a fire at a cargo yard in the area. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered […]
December 2024
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Hapag-Lloyd opens new office in Uganda
Hapag-Lloyd has officially opened a new office in Kampala, the capital of Uganda – a country offering strong connections to five neighbouring countries in East and Central Africa. With a population of approximately 50 million, Uganda is becoming an increasingly attractive market on the African continent, according to the German carrier, adding that the country’s […]