APM Terminals strengthens its focus on emission reductions with the appointment of Ms. Sahar Rashidbeigi, as Head of Decarbonisation
THE HAGUE : APM Terminals is making a leap in its efforts towards carbon neutral operations with the creation of a dedicated function fully focused on decarbonisation. Ms. Sahar Rashidbeigi, experienced senior management advisor
Amazon brings in the Boxes on a Bulker
SEATTLE : The trend for shippers to switch goods from container vessels to bulk carriers looks to be picking up pace. Among those taking that route is Amazon. The Port of Houston recently tweeted images
Alibaba bought into parent of new ocean carrier Transfar Shipping
Chinese e-commerce group Alibaba has a stake in new liner operator Transfar Shipping, which launched operations with China-US west coast sailings in August. Singapore-registered Transfar started out as a freight forwarder, owned by Worldwide
Massive surge in insurance costs: The next big worry for box lines
There is increasing fear among liners who expect a massive dent in their gains in the form of hiked insurance costs, despite record profits being earned through sky-high freight rates. Two UK-based P&I Clubs have sent out
British supermarket chain keeps shelves stocked thanks to rail
Tesco, Britain’s biggest grocery retailer says it has beaten supply chain issues by increasing its use of rail freight. The giant retailer has told markets it has not stopped yet and intends to increase
Shipping disruption: Why are so many queuing to get to the US?
Global supply chains are congested. In California, there have been record-breaking queues of container ships outside major ports. “We are facing an unprecedented cargo surge at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles
Why Christmas could be stuck in a shipping container
Christmas for millions would not be possible without China: many of the presents found under festive trees around the world are made in the manufacturing powerhouse. But for weeks now, there has been increased
Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to visit Deendayal Port Trust today
GANDHIDHAM : Hon’ble Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal will visit Deendayal Port Trust on 18-19 October to lay the foundation stone for many important projects to Strengthen