Lowestoft unveils US$43 million offshore energy hub
Associated British Ports (ABP), a UK port operator, welcomed the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, The Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP, to the Port of Lowestoft on 23 January 2025. The occasion marked the official opening of the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF), a transformative US$43 million development, which included US$2.8 […]
Port of Antwerp-Bruges reports significant container growth
Belgium’s Port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 13.5 million TEUs in 2024, translating to an 8.1% growth over the previous year’s figures. The major European port reported a smaller 2.3% increase in its total freight volume nearing 278 million tonnes. At the same time, the port’s container throughput increased by 8.9% in terms of tonnage with the […]
Lloyd’s Register appoints new representatives in Japan
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has announced the appointment of Jim Smith as its new Strategic Business Partner and Senior Representative in Japan. In this role, Jim Smith will draw on his experience to drive mutual growth and economic success for LR and its clients. He will also represent LR externally in Japan, collaborating closely with clients […]
Horn of Africa in the Spotlight After Houthi Attacks Cease
Regional and global powers are establishing naval bases and military facilities around the Red Sea, expanding their influence but also fueling rising tensions and conflicts in the region. 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
Port of Nueva Palmira installs advanced fender system for barges
Located at the source of the Uruguay River, the Port of Nueva Palmira is Uruguay’s second-largest port by volume and plays a crucial role in navigating South America’s inland waterways, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Within the port’s Free Zone, Corporación Navíos has expanded its private infrastructure to handle liquids and minerals, recently completing […]
MSC’s pivot to Indian shipyard could catalyse competition with Chinese yards
Cheng Wen-lung, former chairman of Taiwanese shipbuilder CSBC Corp., said that MSC’s interest in developing a shipyard in India suggests that the next competition among shipbuilding nations will be between China and India. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Remember Me Lost your password? Don’t have an […]
Regional Container Lines launches new 7,000 TEU vessel
Regional Container Lines (RCL) announced the delivery and maiden voyage of its new vessel, Jira Bhum, which took place on 21 January. Jira Bhum, a 7,000 TEU container ship, was officially named on 10 December 2024, during a celebratory event at Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry in China. The occasion was graced by Police […]
Wallenius Wilhelmsen launches new Brunswick hub facility in Georgia
Wallenius Wilhelmsen executives officially inaugurated their newest global facility in Georgia on 21 January. This state-of-the-art site serves as a strategic hub for the Norwegian carrier’s operations in the southeastern United States. “This is a world-class facility and I am very impressed by what we have managed to achieve together with our partner Georgia Ports Authority […]
SITC expands its boxship orderbook
SITC International Holdings, a major Chinese container line, has exercised its options with Huanghai Shipbuilding for two additional 1,800 TEU vessels. The Hong Kong-listed vessel owner is investing nearly US$58 million to expand the series to eight ships. The newly ordered vessels are set for delivery in October and December 2027. SITC initially signed a […]
Economou’s TMS Group enters leasing deal for newest LNG carrier
Japan’s SBI Leasing Services has partnered with France’s BNP Paribas to arrange a leasing agreement with George Economou-led TMS Group for the newly built Athos LNG carrier. The vessel was completed in September last year at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea. The 174,000 cu m is under a long-term charter to Osaka Gas International […]