COSCO inks cooperation deal with UN’s branch
COSCO Shipping Lines (COSCON) has signed a cooperation agreement with the United Nations’ food assistance branch World Food Programme (WFP). Under the agreement, COSCON will provide discounted shipping
MSC proceeds with fleet expansion strategy
GENEVA : Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has ordered four more 24,200TEU container ships from Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding and Jiangnan Shipyard (Group), which are both subsidiaries of China State Shipbuilding
Maersk Calls for Carbon Tax on Ship Fuel
NEW YORK : The world’s largest container shipping line has called for a $150-a-ton carbon tax on shipping fuel that would drive up the costs for an industry
The Suez Canal is being widened. Will it be enough to stop another ship getting stuck?
EGYPT : In March, world trade was thrown into chaos by a boat. The Ever Given, a container ship nearly as long as the Empire State Building is
Aden Container Terminal implements DP World’s Zodiac TOS
Aden Ports Development Company (APDC) has integrated DP World’s Zodiac Terminal Operation System (TOS) at their Aden Container Terminal at the Port of Aden. ADEN : In a statement, DP
Maersk Supply Service AHTS to Get Hybrid Battery Conversion Treatment
FINLAND : Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to supply a Maersk Supply Service anchor handling tug with a hybrid battery system. The conversion, a first for
Hapag-Lloyd’s converted containership wraps up LNG bunkering op
Hapag-Lloyd’s converted containership Brussels Express has recently completed its first LNG bunkering operation in the Dutch port of Rotterdam as part of the vessel’s maiden voyage from China.
Innovative Revolving Container Technology Coming to DP World Fraser Surrey
VANCOUVER : DP World (Canada) Inc. is pleased to announce the signing of a long-term agreement with New Gold Inc. facilitating the export of copper concentrate through DP
Hapag-Lloyd Annual General Meeting approves all proposed resolutions
Resolution to pay dividend of EUR 3.50 per share approved Actions of the Executive Board and Supervisory Board formally approved for the financial year 2020 Nicola Gehrt and
Wan Hai orders four boxships at Samsung Heavy
TAIPEI : Taiwanese containerline Wan Hai has placed an order at South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries for four containerships worth between $474m and $500m. The four 13,100 teu
