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Dalian Iron Ore Futures Jump on Strong Demand Hopes

Aug 03, 2021

Benchmark iron ore futures in China rose more than 3% on Tuesday, after five straight sessions of declines fuelled by speculations of a relaxation in steel output controls.'Affected by the notice of rectifying campaign-style carbon reduction efforts…

McAllister to Operate ATB for Polaris New Energy LNG Bunkering Ops

Jul 26, 2021

McAllister Towing LNG Services, LLC will serve as technical manager for the Polaris New Energy LNG bunkering operation in Florida, operating the Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) Polaris/Clean Canaveral for Polaris New Energy. “We are excited to work with McAllister Towing because…

Asyad Looks Abroad for Possible Expansion

Jul 15, 2021

Oman's state-owned Asyad is considering buying ports and terminals abroad and could divest assets outside its core logistics business, such as a college and project management operation, its chief executive said on Thursday.The plans by the company…

Pair of Inland Container Vessels for Den Bosch Max BV Named

Jul 15, 2021

Two new inland container vessels built by Concordia Damen were named at a ceremony held at BCTN’s inland terminal at Den Bosch on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Den Bosch Max BV is a joint venture between logistics services provider Nedcargo International BV and inland terminal operator BCTN…

CNC Introduces New Korea Thailand Service

Jul 13, 2021

Singapore-based Intra-Asia shortsea shipping specialist CNC announced the launch of its New Korea Thailand (NKT) service providing direct and weekly connectivity between South Korea, China, Thailand and Vietnam.CNC, part of the CMA CGM Group…

South Korea's Container Squeeze Throws Exporters into Costly Gridlock

Jul 09, 2021

Unable to get a slot on a container vessel, Lee Sang-hoon is considering using fishing trawlers docked for repair in the South Korean port of Busan to meet surging export orders for the car engine oil he sells to Russia.'China is the black hole in this shipping crisis…

From Trash to Fuel: BioLNG Production Project Takes Shape in France

Jul 05, 2021

EveRé, Elengy, TotalEnergies and the CMA CGM Group are engaged in a study of a BioLNG production plant project at Marseille’s port, aiming to to turn household waste into clean energy and serving as another plank toward the maritime industry's decarbonization…

Digitalization: Hapag-Lloyd Ship makes Digital Port Call

Jul 02, 2021

Within the framework of a partnership previously announced between Tanger Med Port Authority and Wärtsilä Voyage which aims at digitalizing maritime port calls, Tanger Med, Hapag-Lloyd, and Anglo-Eastern Ship Management reportedly recorded success…

Want to Buy a Used Containership? Supply Tightens, Prices Soar, Feeder Ships Rule

Jul 01, 2021

BIMCO’s Shipping Number of the Week: Secondhand container ship deals jump over 100% in H1 2021During the first half of 2021, a total 277 container ships have changed hands, a 103.7% jump from 136 ships bought and sold in the same period of 2020 (source: VesselsValue)…

A Freight Forwarder Is Using Drones to Beat Backed Up Supply Chains

Jun 29, 2021

Leading German freight forwarder Hellmann will start using unmanned planes operated by Bulgaria's Dronamics from next year to speed up deliveries of vital goods in Europe and work around stretched supply chains, executives involved say.Global disruptions due to COVID…

15 Companies make the cut in PortXL Maritime Acceleration Program

Jun 24, 2021

Fifteen companies from 11 countries were selected by a panel of industry experts, investors and entrepreneurs for the 6th PortXL acceleration program in Rotterdam. Starting in September, they will spend three months in Rotterdam. The PortXL…

Maersk VC co-leads Funding Round in Egyptian Freight Logistics Start Up

Jun 21, 2021

Egyptian startup Trella, a digital platform connecting truckers with freight loads, has raised $42 million in equity and debt, including from the venture capital arm of shipping giant Maersk, its chief executive said.Founded three years ago in Cairo…

San Pedro Bay Ports Struggle to Keep Up with Record Box Flow

Jun 16, 2021

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach continue their record-breaking start to the year, exceeding pre-pandemic records again and again. Already under pressure to handle a throughput that has broken the pre-pandemic record every month for 11 months in a row…

Bahri Moves Up to #40 on Forbes Middle East Top 100

Jun 10, 2021

Bahri is featured in Forbes Middle East’s list of the top 100 companies for 2021, advancing 36 spots to #40.Despite operating amid uncertain market conditions, Bahri continued to grow through several multi-pronged initiatives to improve its operational efficiency…

STI Invests in Terminal Tractors to Boost Efficiency

Jun 09, 2021

San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI), a port operated by SAAM and SSA Marine, closed purchase orders to acquire 26 state-of-the-art terminal tractors. This is the first step in the investment plan agreed with the port authority (Empresa…

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