Britain’s biggest container port so congested it’s considering turning ships away
FELIXSTOWE : Britain’s biggest container port is struggling to cope with the volume of cargo passing through it with just 10 weeks to go until Christmas. It’s peak season at Port of Felixstowe and
12.5% of the global capacity now unavailable, possible decongestion in late 2022
COPENHAGEN : Sea-Intelligence has published a report to gauge the impact that congestion and vessel delays have had on the global deployed liner capacity, showing that 12.5% of the global capacity is currently unavailable.
NYK Celebrates Its 136th Anniversary
TOKYO : On October 1, NYK celebrated its 136th anniversary. “I am delighted that all NYK Group employees have been a valued part of adding a page to our history. I would like to
Scan Global Logistics acquires Horizon International Cargo Limited
COPENHAGEN : The Nordic-based logistics forwarder, Scan Global Logistics (SGL) acquires Horizon International Cargo Limited (Horizon), a traditional air and ocean forwarder headquartered in the UK effective October 1, 2021. Recently, SGL announced an
Power cuts hit China factories and give container shipping another shock
TAIWAN : Factories in at least ten Chinese provinces have either cut output or closed temporarily this month, after government-imposed power cuts to curb carbon emissions. At least 10 publicly listed companies told the
Maersk expands Pharma Distribution Centre in Poland
POLAND : Maersk’s second dedicated pharmaceutical warehouse in Central Poland is now ready for business. The new facility offers unparalleled storage condition stability, crucial for this industry and already appreciated by customers. Maersk has
India calls on central Asian countries to expand trade through Chabahar
TEHRAN : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on Central Asian countries to benefit from Iran’s southeastern Chabahar Port capacities for expanding their trade in the region, Bloomberg reported. Central Asian countries could unlock
CMA CGM official partner of ‘No Time To Die’, new James Bond film
JAMAICA/MARSEILLE : CMA CGM, the world’s third biggest container line – is an official partner of the 25th James Bond film, ‘No Time To Die’. The french container line granted filmmakers EON Productions unprecedented