Bulker boarded by pirates in the Singapore Strait
UK maritime security consultancy Ambrey is reporting a bulk carrier was boarded yesterday by four individuals carrying knives while transiting eastbound in the Philip Channel, Singapore Strait, some 12 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Terung, Indonesia, the latest in a string of attacks in the same area over the past few months. Like earlier attacks […]
MOL in for Samsung VLECs
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has been linked to another shipbuilding deal for very large ethane carriers (VLECs) in South Korea. Brokers have placed Japan’s largest shipowner behind an order for three 98,000 cu m newbuilds, which Samsung Heavy Industries revealed in late December. The VLECs will cost around $168m each and be delivered by December […]
China’s Xingtong Shipping establishes chemical tanker joint venture
Chinese chemical tanker player Xingtong Shipping has established a joint venture with Xiamen C&D Supply Chain Logistics Technology, a subsidiary of fellow supply chain management conglomerate C&D. The Shanghai-listed duo is launching Shanghai Xingtong Lianfa Shipping with $35m registered capital that will focus on building and operating new chemical carriers for global trade. The JV, […]
Cùng VLA lan tỏa “Xuân ấm yêu thương 2025”
Kính gửi Quý Doanh nghiệp, Hội viên và Quý Nhà hảo tâm, Chương trình thiện nguyện “Xuân ấm yêu thương” là một hoạt động thường niên đầy ý nghĩa do Hiệp hội Doanh nghiệp Dịch vụ Logistics Việt Nam (VLA) tổ chức, nhằm mang lại niềm vui, hy vọng và sự sẻ chia đến các […]
Ông Trump không loại trừ khả năng sử dụng vũ lực chiếm lại kênh đào Panama
Tuyên bố được đưa ra trong bối cảnh ông Donald Trump đang tiếp tục thúc đẩy chương trình nghị sự của mình, khoảng 2 tuần trước khi tuyên thệ nhậm chức vào ngày 20/1 tới ở Washington. […]
Splash unveils 2025 magazine line-up
Having achieved record sales in 2024, Splash’s Special Reports division is gearing up for a busy publishing year ahead with a series of agenda-setting magazines that will be made available in print, online, and at key events around the globe over the coming 12 months. Splash’s refreshed magazine line-up for 2025 provides unparalleled marketing opportunities […]
Shearwater starts off new seismic acquisition in Brazil’s Pelotas Basin
Norwegian offshore seismic vessel player Shearwater Geoservices has started the second acquisition season for the Pelotas Basin multi-client 3D seismic survey offshore Brazil. This new acquisition, conducted in partnership with Searcher Seismic, will be the sixth multi-client 3D project for the joint venture and will utilise the SW Empress vessel to expand the Pelotas survey […]
Global expansion and simplifying logistics operations – ODeX’s achievements in 2024
The name ODeX Global has become synonymous with simplifying logistics operations and improving operational efficiency across global markets in 2024. ODeX Global achieved several remarkable milestones in 2024 cementing its position as the leading digital platform for shipping documentation and freight payments. These achievements include Expansion into strategic markets like Kenya, Malaysia, Jordan, and Hong […]
Best Container Tracking Software: Top Solutions to Streamline Logistics Management
Container tracking has emerged as a key practice in maintaining efficient supply chain operations in the fast-paced global economy of today. With these tools in place, businesses are able to achieve real-time visibility, shorten lead times, and increase customer satisfaction levels. From Visiwise and GoFreight to Portcast, Project44 and Wakeo, here’s a review of the top container […]
Smart Ideas for Organizing a Warehouse Efficiently
An efficient warehouse is a facility that reduces the costs of handling merchandise, increases productivity, and offers a five-star quality of service to customers. Making better use of space is one of many innovative ideas to improve warehouse efficiency. Let’s check some smart ideas on how to organize a warehouse to take the best advantage. […]