Containership and port operators face a host of issues as peak season arrives
NEW YORK : The first half of 2024 hasn’t been particularly kind to shippers, global containership operators, and U.S ports. They’ve dealt with rebel attacks on ships transiting the Suez Canal and the Red
Wilson Sons recognised as most innovative companies in Brazil in 2024, according to a PwC survey
RIO DE JANEIRO : Wilson Sons, a leader in port and maritime logistics in Brazil, was recognized, for the second year running, as one of Brazil’s most innovative companies. According to the Valor Inovação
Bangladesh apparel exporters race against time amid sea, air freight congestions, fare hike
DHAKA : Bangladeshi apparel exporters are grappling with multiple challenges in dispatching their products, even by costly air freights, as their lead times are dwindling due to disruptions in production and shipments caused by
African Development Fund grants the Union of the Comoros $135 million to develop its ports and facilitate regional trade
ABIDJAN : The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $135 million package to the Union of the Comoros – its largest ever to the Indian Ocean archipelago –
MPA Singapore partners with Microsoft
SINGAPORE : The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft on 29 July to collaborate in innovative technologies including cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics,
Nitin Gadkari emphasises importance of Chabahar Port in strengthening bilateral and regional trade during Iran visit
TEHERAN : Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari attended swearing-in ceremony of Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian in Iran. “We look forward to continued collaboration and mutual growth, reaffirming our commitment to furthering India-Iran relations across
Camillo Fontana to become Chief Financial Officer of Hanseatic Global Terminals
HAMBURG : Camillo Fontana will become Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) effective 1 August 2024. Hanseatic Global Terminals is based in Rotterdam and pools Hapag-Lloyd’s infrastructure holdings, which involves stakes
Cosco Shipping’s newest RoRo vessel ‘Min Jiang Kou’ makes its first regional call at Jebel Ali Port
DUBAI : Jebel Ali Port proudly welcomed Cosco Shipping’s newest RoRo vessel, ‘Min Jiang Kou,’ marking her first regional call. This event signals a significant milestone for the port and the maritime industry. ‘Min