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Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics Acquires Unitrans

Jul 02, 2018

Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics acquires the forwarding company Unitrans.  “By this takeover we strengthen our position as a logistics company, both in Sweden and on the global market”, says Björn Eklund, owner of Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics…

Adani Ports Acquires Kattupalli Port

Jul 01, 2018

India's largest port developer Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has agreed to pick up 97% stake in Marine Infrastructure Developer (MIDPL) from Larsen & Toubro at an enterprise value of Rs 1,950 crore ($284 million). According to a press release from the company…

DP World Plans Logistics Facility in Ethiopia

Jul 01, 2018

Dubai-based ports operator DP World has revealed plans to set up a logistics facility in landlocked Ethiopia, a move that comes as the company is developing a port in neighboring Somaliland.  A reuters report quoting the United Arab Emirates state news agency…

Gothenburg Port Renews Port Tariff Discounts for LNG Vessels

Jun 29, 2018

As part of the Gothenburg Port Authority environmental discount scheme, vessels that report good environmental performance receive a 10 per cent discount on the port tariff, assuming they achieve a certain level according to the globally recognised environmental indexes ESI and CSI…

Hapag-Lloyd Slashes 2018 Profit Outlook

Jun 29, 2018

German container carrier Hapag-Lloyd has cut its profit outlook for the year 2018 amid a challenging and volatile environment for ocean carriers. A Reuters report quoted the shipper saying that freight rates had recovered more slowly than expected while fuel and charter costs had ballooned…

Long Beach, Oakland Port Bosses Seek Help

Jun 29, 2018

Mario Cordero, Chris Lytle want policy and funding for clean air, infrastructure. Two of this nation’s highest-ranking port executives want continued government support for maritime industry clean air efforts and infrastructure development…

Evergreen Strengthens Asia – East Africa Service

Jun 29, 2018

In order to meet increasing and diverse market demands, Evergreen Line has announced enhancements to its current Asia – East Africa service (AEF) – adding to its direct calls in Central & Southern China.Five vessels are currently deployed on the AEF service – three operated by Evergreen Line…

Hapag Lloyd: Set for Worst Day Ever After Outlook Cut

Jun 29, 2018

Shares in German container shipping company Hapag Lloyd plunged 19 pct, hitting 1-year low, after the company cut its 2018 outlook. The Company cites 'unexpectedly significant' and continuing increase in operational costs, especially with…

Customers Not Happy with Service Quality of Ocean Carriers

Jun 28, 2018

The service provided by container shipping lines has deteriorated since 2016 and is now seen by exporters, importers and freight forwarders as more problematic, according to the second annual shipper satisfaction survey of Drewry and the European Shippers’ Council (ESC)…

Shipping Industry Confidence Holds Firm: Moore Stephens

Jun 28, 2018

Shipping confidence held steady in the three months to end-May 2018 according to the latest Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens. The average confidence level expressed by respondents was unchanged at the four-year high of 6…

Drewry Survey: Container Transport Dissatisfaction Grows

Jun 28, 2018

Satisfaction survey in container transport: Customers more dissatisfied with the service quality of ocean carriersThe service provided by container shipping lines has deteriorated since 2016 and is now seen by exporters, importers and freight forwarders as more problematic…

Baltic Index Up on Higher Capesize Rates

Jun 28, 2018

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index rose on Thursday after an eight-session losing streak, on higher rates for capesize vessels. The overall index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose 20 points, or 1…

Xeneta Rolls-out Container Shipping Index

Jun 27, 2018

Xeneta, the leading ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform, is launching a product offering that aims to transform the way shippers, freight forwarders and carriers conduct freight rate negotiations.  The Oslo headquartered firm has created a new offering…

India's ‘Sagarmala’ Receives Gold Award

Jun 27, 2018

Indian Ministry of Shipping’s flagship program for port-led-prosperity ‘Sagarmala’ received the ‘Gold Award’ in infrastructure sector in the recently concluded 52nd Skoch Summit 2018 in New Delhi, recognizing the programmes’s contribution to…

Eagle, Crowley Supply LNG to Puerto Rico

Jun 27, 2018

Crowley Fuels and Eagle LNG Partners have signed a multi-year agreement to provide a pharmaceutical company in Puerto Rico with containerized liquefied natural gas (LNG), an expansion of LNG supply chain services for customers seeking cleaner…

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