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October 30, 2021
Cosco bites the charter bullet, while CMA CGM buys more ships
Ocean carriers are turning the heads of non-operating containership owners with “offers they can’t refuse” in their fervent buying spree. Oslo-headquartered MPC Container Ships announced last week it had agreed the sale of six
October 30, 2021
Maersk ready to confront supply chain challenges and propose solutions
CHARLESTON : Speaking on a panel at the South Atlantic International Trade Conference Maersk North America Regional Managing Director, Narin Phol discussed the nation’s current supply chain challenges and ways forward. The U.S. consumer drives the
October 30, 2021
Port of Singapore crowned as the “Best Global Seaport” for first time and won “Best Seaport in Asia”for the 33rd time
SINGAPORE : The Port of Singapore was announced as the “Best Global Seaport” at the 2021 Asia Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS) held in Hong Kong on 21 October 2021. This is
October 30, 2021
CU Lines buys maiden in-service ship for new service from Wan Hai
SHANGHAI : China United Lines (CU Lines) has acquired its first in-service ship. The Chinese state-controlled liner operator had been operating liner services with chartered vessels, until it acquired a ship from Wan Hai
October 30, 2021
Shipping container crisis will possibly continue until mid-2022
SINGAPORE : With 90% of the world’s goods transported by sea, the current shipping crisis has resulted in spiralling costs and bottlenecks in global supply chains. The situation has been exacerbated by a shortage
October 29, 2021
DP World targets SMEs with launch of trade finance platform
DUBAI : Dubai-headquartered logistics firm DP World has launched a new fintech platform covering trade, logistics and inventory finance, which aims to boost support to SME importers and exporters. Live since October 13, the
October 29, 2021
DHL Express, opened India’s largest Express terminal in Bengaluru
BENGALURU : DHL Express, opened India’s largest Express terminal in Bengaluru on Thursday. Spanning over 112,000 sq feet, it is over four times larger than the previous facility and is equipped with best-in-class technology.
October 29, 2021
Coal Minister suggests using Paradip Port Trust as coal hub
: PARADIP : Asking authorities of the Paradip Port Trust (PPT) to explore the feasibility of using the port as a coal hub, Coal and Mines Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi Thursday directed officials to fully utilise the available facilities for increasing coal
October 29, 2021