Red Sea crisis causes surge in vessel calls and congestion at African ports
NEW YORK : “The Red Sea crisis is highlighting the wide gap in efficiency between ports in Africa and other world regions, despite heavy investment in port infrastructure
Singapore and Australia formalise collaboration to establish Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
SINGAPORE : Singapore and Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formally collaborate on establishing the Singapore-Australia Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC). The signing of
Duqm Port development deal with Adani Group is open : Oman official
MUSCAT : Oman is highly optimistic about Indian investments in the country, particularly in the development of the Duqm Port by the AdGroup, an Oman official said. Saleh Hamood Al Hasani, advisor
CMA CGM, Shanghai International Port Group extend Terminal Stevedoring Agreement
SHANGHAI : French shipping company CMA CGM and the terminal operator Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) jointly held a strategic Terminal Stevedoring Agreement (TSA) extension signing ceremony on
The Green Award welcomes 8 New Japanese ports, expanding its Asian footprint
ROTTERDAM : The Green Award Foundation is pleased to announce that 8 ports additionally managed by the Osaka Ports and Harbors Bureau have joined as new Incentive Providers,
APM Terminals invests US$1 million in electric vehicle fleet upgrade
LOS ANGELES : APM Terminals has announced a significant advancement in its terminal operations fleet by transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs). With an investment of nearly US$1 million,
New container line starts operations in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH : A new shipping company has started operations in Saudi Arabia, called Folk Maritime, offering feeder vessel services and short-sea transportation solutions. Mr. Poul Hestbaek is the
Japanese funding to enhance BIA & Colombo Port’s health facilities
COLOMBO : A proposal to use Japanese assistance to improve cross-boarder health preparedness at the Colombo Port and the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake has been approved
Cargo volumes in Red Sea area drop 21% due to attacks on ships : BIMCO
LONDON : “During the first seven weeks of 2024, cargo volumes to and from ports in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea declined 21% y/y. The number
Port of Rotterdam adopts Green Award verification for new EU shipping sustainability incentives
ROTTERDAM : The Port of Rotterdam cements its position as a leader in sustainable shipping by becoming the first EU port to utilise Green Award Foundation’s specialised Ship