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Cyclone Remal : Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata announced suspension of operations amid cyclone alert
KOLKATA : The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata has suspended all cargo and container handling operations for 12 hours from Sunday evening in view of the forecast of a cyclonic storm, officials said.
May 27, 2024
SITC launches new weekly MIM service connecting Malaysia, India, and Myanmar
KOLKATA : SITC, a leading intra-Asia operator, has announced the commencement of a direct weekly service linking Port Klang (Malaysia) and Yangon (Myanmar) with the Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port,
May 27, 2024
World’s largest electric container ship starts regular service: ‘A new benchmark for the transformation for the shipping industry’
SHANGHAI : The global shipping industry is responsible for roughly 3% of all planet-overheating air pollution, as most container ships are massive vessels powered by burning dirty fuels. Now, the world’s largest battery-electric container ship, Greenwater
May 25, 2024
Red Sea crisis: Container shortage & soaring shipping costs drive up cost of white goods
KIEL (GERMANY) : The ongoing conflict in West Asia, particularly in the Red Sea region has severely impacted global shipping, causing a significant increase in sea freight costs and disrupting the supply chains for
May 24, 2024
HMM’s methanol-powered ships to ply world’s first green shipping route
SEOUL : South Korea is pursuing an ambitious project to launch the world’s first green shipping route. And 9,000 TEU methanol-fueled container ships being built by the country’s flagship carrier HMM is expected to
May 24, 2024
CMA CGM announces ESS from the Middle East Gulf to worldwide
MARSEILLE : CMA CGM has announced an Emergency Space Surcharge (ESS/FRT59) effective from 5 June 2024, until further notice, applicable for shipments originating from the Middle East Gulf to North Europe (including Scandinavia, Baltic
May 24, 2024
MSC rotation change of Swan Service from Asia to North Europe
GENEVA : MSC has decided to revise the rotation of its Swan service, connecting Asia with North Europe and Scan Baltic regions. The rotation will now include the Port of Hamburg, providing a complementary
May 24, 2024
Foreship appoints Business Development Director to grow commercial shipping opportunities
FINLAND : Foreship has recruited Mr. Jonny Berglund as its Business Development Director, in a new role to focus the Helsinki-based group’s efforts in growing its presence in commercial shipping. With a career-long commitment
May 23, 2024