Chowgule & Co. and LR collaborate on ESG initiatives
Chowgule & Co., a prominent Indian shipbuilding and engineering conglomerate, has partnered with Lloyd’s Register (LR) to develop its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report and a comprehensive group-wide ESG strategy. The report, set to launch this month, is based on 2023 operational data from Chowgule’s four Indian shipyards (three owned and one leased) […]
Port of Corpus Christi Commission meetings relocate to RTA Administration building
The Port of Corpus Christi Commission will hold its meetings at the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Administration Building at 602 N. Staples Street throughout 2025. This temporary relocation accommodates renovations at the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, which is being upgraded with modern amenities and event spaces. Port Commission meetings are scheduled for the […]
WFS establishes fourth warehouse in Copenhagen
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, is set to open a fourth warehouse at Copenhagen Airport in Denmark to support the growth of its specialised E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services in Scandinavia. Starting from 1 March 2025, WFS will also assume the existing customer portfolio of Wallenborn Outsourcing in Copenhagen, acquired from […]
Lufthansa Cargo recaps most unusual 2024 shipments
An aircraft turbine, a red panda and unique artwork were amongst the most unusual shipments transported by Lufthansa Cargo in 2024. Among the heaviest highlights of 2024 was a shipment weighing 65 tons, which was also one of the heaviest shipments Lufthansa Cargo has ever transported. This load for the automotive industry flew from Viracopos, […]
Saudi Arabia Under Pressure for Maritime Sector Development in 2025
Given the continuation of the Houthi attacks and the overall tentative situation in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia’s strategic movements, particularly in its port and logistics sectors, could unfold under several potential scenarios in the next year. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Remember Me Lost your […]
HHLA Project Logistics oversees first transshipment in port of Hamburg
At the end of the year, HHLA Project Logistics successfully carried out its first loading operation in the Port of Hamburg. As a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), typically focused on project cargo in Asia, the company leveraged the expertise and network of the HHLA Group for its debut project in Germany. […]
Navigator snaps up three ethylene carriers
New York-listed Navigator Holdings has agreed to buy three liquefied ethylene carriers complementing the recently expanded export terminal at Morgan’s Point in Texas. The world’s top player in the handysize LPG carrier segment is buying the German-built 17,000 cu m trio from an unnamed seller for $83.9m. The vessels were not named, but S&P databases […]
Tanjung Offshore wins Carigali Hess contract
Malaysian offshore services player Tanjung Offshore, part of T7 Global, has secured a long-term contract from Carigali Hess to carry out maintenance, construction and modification works offshore Malaysia. The contract, which kicks in on January 15, has a term of three years, with an option to extend for another two years. No value was revealed, […]
ASCO scores $88m contract in Norway
Aberdeen-based energy logistics group, ASCO, has won a contract from Aker BP in Tananger, Sandnessjøen, and Farsund in Norway. The deal covers base and logistics services as well as continued services in warehouse management, load carriers, waste services, and personnel leasing for logistics and helicopter coordination. The potential total value of the agreement is £70m […]
Asian Waters in 2024: 107 Incidents Reported, Including Two Life-Threatening Events
With a 7% increase in incidents in Asian waters, a total of 107 incidents occurred in the just concluded year. At the same time, two life-threatening category 1 armed robberies also took place in 2024. Such category 1 incident took place this year after a long break, according to the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre. The […]