ZURICH : ABB announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the shipping business of DTN Europe BV and DTN Philippines Inc. (hereinafter DTN Shipping), expanding the company’s offering in maritime software. This will
LONDON : Tanker trades are facing continued disruption for some time yet as more owners steer clear of the Red Sea. Ship tracking data suggests tanker traffic has dropped further in the region over
ISTANBUL : Specialized ship manager Chemfleet has confirmed that an in-service Berg Propulsion upgrade to control systems onboard the tanker YM Miranda has yielded fuel savings of around 10%. Trials following the installation of Berg MPC800M
GENEVA : In the wake of mounting tensions in the Red Sea, FIATA has released a call to action for strengthened international dialogue and monitoring between governments and industry decision-makers to ensure maritime supply
CAPETOWN : Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A, the world’s largest container shipping line, has suspended two services from India, one destined for the U.S. and the other for the Mediterranean. Concurrently, French carrier CMA CGM
HONG KONG : Hapag-Lloyd is disadvantaged in Gemini Cooperation, the upcoming collaboration between the German operator and its Danish peer Maersk Line, according to Linerlytica, which opined, “Hapag-Lloyd will be entering the partnership in
NEW DELHI : India’s sunflower oil imports are set to decline in coming months as a rally in prices, driven by a surge in freight rates, is prompting buyers to shift to rival vegetable oils available
LONDON : A European freight forwarder has accused the lines of creating “artificial demand” by blanking sailings and talking up a looming empty box crisis. The forwarder, who wanted to remain anonymous, claimed that
MANILA : Wallem Westminster, Manila, is proud to partner with the IMO endorsed ‘Adopt a Ship’ programme (AaS). Working together with San Antonio Elementary School (SAES), Wallem Westminster’s senior officers embarked on a 10-week
HAMBURG : Hapag Lloyd has announced a general rate increase (GRI) from Canada West Coast to Middle East and the Indian subcontinent for dry cargo transported in 20TEU and 40 TEU containers, beginning 1