Panama files lawsuits against owner of ports at centre of US-China struggle
PANAMA CITY : Panama’s comptroller general has lodged two cases with the country’s supreme court against the owners of two ports at the centre of a geopolitical struggle
Jonas Gustavsson appointed CEO of MacGregor
HELSINKI : The board of directors of MacGregor Group AB has appointed Jonas Gustavsson Chief Executive Officer of MacGregor as of 1 August 2025. He succeeds Leif Byström, who
MacGregor strengthens leadership in global maritime operations under Triton’s ownership
HELSINKI : MacGregor continues to serve its maritime and offshore customers with its wide portfolio of cargo and load handling equipment under the ownership of Triton, a leading
British International Freight Association comments on Heathrow expansion proposals
LONDON : For many years, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has supported expansion at Heathrow Airport. Steve Parker, BIFA Director General said: “Over the past decades, successive
Closelink and Marine ERP launch a fast-tracked API integration for better lubricant procurement
HAMBURG : Closelink, a cloud-based procurement platform for marine lubricants, and Marine ERP, a provider of tailor-made enterprise software for shipping companies, have completed a real-time integration of
Iroko, a new direct service connecting Asia and West Africa : MSC
GENEVA : MSC is pleased to announce a new standalone service, Iroko, from China and Singapore to Congo Republic, Nigeria, Benin and Angola commencing 10 September. This move
On-going Analysis of High Consequence Hazards in Cargo Handling Pinpoints Risks of Worker Fatalities
LONDON : In a unique analysis of near 500 incidents involving shore workers over the last twenty-five years, the ICHCA Severe Risks Dashboard details important findings that all
NorthStandard bolsters Asian network with new Imabari office in Japan
IMABARI : NorthStandard, a leading global marine insurer, has announced the strategic opening of a new office in Imabari, Japan. The expansion significantly strengthens the club’s presence in
Greta Shipping commences services on 3 strategic Middle East–India Subcontinent trade routes
SINGAPORE : Greta Shipping, a Singapore‑based subsidiary of Xiamen C&D Group founded in March 2024, has officially commenced operations across three key maritime corridors linking the Middle East
Global container giants target India’s Coastal Shipping market
NEW DELHI : Global Container Lines eye India’s Coastal Trade amid policy incentives and market potential. More global container shipping giants are preparing to enter India’s domestic coastal