Ports & Logistics

7 Mar 2024

APM & Kalmar Collab in Straddle Carrier Electrification Pilot

Kalmar has finalized an agreement with APM Terminals Pier 400 in Los Angeles for the delivery of two new Kalmar electric AutoStrads™.

APM & Kalmar Collab in Straddle Carrier Electrification Pilot
6 Mar 2024

CMA CGM No Longer Interested in Acquiring Wincanton

Shipping company CMA CGM has withdrawn its attempt to acquire British logistics company Wincanton, conceding to a competing bid from another firm

CMA CGM No Longer Interested in Acquiring Wincanton
1 Mar 2024

Shore-Based Power Provided for all Vessels at Rotterdam WG

RWG container terminal announces plans to install shore-based power systems along entire dockside, allowing all vessels to access the facility.

Shore-Based Power Provided for all Vessels at Rotterdam WG
29 Feb 2024

$3bn Clean Ports Investment Announced by Biden Admin.

The US Environmental Protection Agency has initiated a $3bn initiative aimed at supporting zero-emission technology and infrastructure in ports.

$3bn Clean Ports Investment Announced by Biden Admin.
28 Feb 2024

DP World Concession Row Costs Port of Antwerp-Bruges $44m+

The ICSID has ordered the port of Antwerp-Bruges to compensate DP World with €41.3 million ($44.7 million) plus additional costs and Interest.

DP World Concession Row Costs Port of Antwerp-Bruges $44m+
28 Feb 2024

Australia Charges "Inside-Job" Tobacco Smugglers

A logistics expert along with five others have been indicted for attempting to illicitly import cigarettes valued at $10 million into Australia.

Australia Charges "Inside-Job" Tobacco Smugglers
20 Feb 2024

Rapid Expansion at Romania's Key Port

Port in Europe, recognized for rapid growth, initiates a critical dredging project to manage increased cargo flow resulting from Ukraine conflict

Rapid Expansion at Romania's Key Port
8 Feb 2024

Hamburg Port Witnesses Ship Sinking

A vessel navigating the inland waterways, laden with 3,500 litres of diesel and 1,400 tonnes of potassium chloride, has sunk in Hamburg Port.

Hamburg Port Witnesses Ship Sinking
1 Feb 2024

Concession to Develop New Philippine Box Terminal Won by ICTSI

A 25-year concession contract to develop and operate the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex in the Philippines has been won by the ICTSI.

Concession to Develop New Philippine Box Terminal Won by ICTSI
27 Jan 2024

EU Launches Port Alliance in Effort to Combat Drug Trafficking

The new partnership aligns with the EU’s roadmap aimed at addressing and fighting Drug Trafficking and Organised Crime.

EU Launches Port Alliance in Effort to Combat Drug Trafficking
24 Jan 2024

Novatek's Baltic Terminal Targeted by Drones from Ukraine

Executing the mission with the aid of two long-range drones, the operation led to a fire at Novatek's gas terminal, prompting the evacuation of staff.

Novatek's Baltic Terminal Targeted by Drones from Ukraine
23 Jan 2024

Recall Notice Issued for Australian Livestock Carrier

A livestock carrier that set sail from Fremantle in January bound for Jordan has received directives from the Australian government to head back.

Recall Notice Issued for Australian Livestock Carrier
11 Jan 2024

ZIM Elevating Container Monitoring with Advanced Tracking Tech

The global container fleet is moving towards enhanced intelligence as ZIM declares investment in tracking devices for its dry van container fleet

ZIM Elevating Container Monitoring with Advanced Tracking Tech
10 Jan 2024

Crisis in Red Sea Risks Port Overcrowding & May Drive Shipping Costs

HSBC Global Research has issued a caution regarding the potential implications of the current crisis in the Red Sea on maritime logistics.

Crisis in Red Sea Risks Port Overcrowding & May Drive Shipping Costs
8 Jan 2024

Ethiopia & Somaliland Sign Agreement Facilitating Red Sea Port Use

The agreement focuses on utilizing the Berbera port located along the Red Sea, as announced by the office of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Ethiopia & Somaliland Sign Agreement Facilitating Red Sea Port Use