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"K" Line puts Inmarsat NexusWave to the Test

Oct 24, 2024

Later this month Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) will conduct a trial of Inmarsat Maritime's new bonded network service NexusWave on “K” LINE's fleet. “In recent years, there has been an increase in data transmission to enhance safety and quality…

Ports of Indiana, Cork Explore Express Container Service

Oct 23, 2024

The Ports of Indiana and Port of Cork have signed an MoU that formalizes a commitment to collaborate on economic, environmental and technology initiatives and to explore the feasibility of an Ireland-to-Indiana express container shipping service…

Cruise Tourism Expenditure Reaches Record Levels in the Caribbean

Oct 23, 2024

The Florida-Caribbean Association (FCCA), a cruise and destination trade group, has announced that the 2023-2024 cruise year brought record economic contributions to the region.According to the study released by Business Research & Economic Advisors (BREA)…

Did You Know? TOP 5 Vulnerabilities Exploited by Ransomware Groups

Oct 23, 2024

Cyber Security in the maritime and offshore energy space has come front and center, with new Cyber Security rules expected soon from the U.S. Coast Guard.How will these new rules impact your bottom line? If you are in New Orleans on November 13…

Romania Approves Railroad Funding for Black Sea Port of Constanta

Oct 23, 2024

Romania's government will approve on Wednesday a plan to upgrade rail infrastructure in the Black Sea port of Constanta to create a second railroad access point, part of wider investments in the port triggered by Russia's war in Ukraine.European…

Liebherr Delivers Portal Slewing Crane for Cargo Ops at German Port

Oct 23, 2024

The Liebherr portal slewing crane of type LPS 600, the first of its kind in Germany, has been delivered J. MÜLLER Weser to enhance its bulk and general cargo operations at the port of Brake.The project marks the first rail-mounted portal crane at the port of Brake…

PERC Pushes for Propane Adoption in Material Handling Applications

Oct 23, 2024

In celebration of Clean Energy Month, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has highlighted propane’s role as a clean energy source for material handling applications.Propane produces 52% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than an equivalent amount of U…

Opinion: Stronger Regulations Needed to Protect Our Oceans

Oct 23, 2024

Every ship leaving a shipyard with a substandard water treatment system will pollute the oceans for the next 25 years.This is a hidden crisis that fails to reach the public even though it is pretty established among those ever sailed on a commercial vessel and even some regulatory bodies…

Port of New Orleans to Set Cruise Passenger Record This Year

Oct 22, 2024

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) is on track for a record number of passenger movements with 1.3 million anticipated by the end of the year, which will exceed pre-pandemic levels.Port NOLA is the sixth largest cruise port in the US, with strong demand for both oceangoing and river vessels…

South Carolina Ports Meets Surging Import Demands

Oct 22, 2024

With Leatherman Terminal working ships once again and a surge of imports moving through the Port of Charleston last month, South Carolina Ports saw September volumes increase 8% year-over-year.South Carolina Ports, alongside ILA partners, handled 214…

CMA CGM and SUEZ Partner on Biomethane

Oct 22, 2024

CMA CGM Group and circular waste management company SUEZ have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term industrial partnership on biomethane, a renewable fuel produced through waste recovery, to help decarbonise shipping in Europe…

Singapore MPA and IRENA Collaborate on Energy Transition

Oct 22, 2024

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating the energy transition of the global maritime and port sectors.Under the MoU…

Offer to Appoint Mediator in Montreal Port Dispute Rejected

Oct 22, 2024

Canadian Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon said on Tuesday his proposal to appoint a mediator to help settle a dispute at the port of Montreal had been rejected.MacKinnon made the offer last week in a bid to resolve a standoff between the Maritime…

New Liebherr Mobile Harbor Crane Ordered at Antwerp XL

Oct 22, 2024

International Car Operator NV (ICO) has acquired a second Liebherr mobile harbor crane, the LHM 550, further enhancing its operational capabilities at the Vrasene terminal in Antwerp. The crane features a 54-meter outreach and a lifting capacity of up to 154 tonnes…

US Exporters Race to Ship Soybeans as Looming Election Stokes Tariff Worries

Oct 22, 2024

U.S. soybean export premiums are at their highest in 14 months, as grain merchants race to ship out a record-large U.S. harvest ahead of the U.S. presidential election and fears of renewed trade tensions with top importer China, traders and analysts said…

Logistics News

US Freight Industry Hopes for Back-to-School Demand Boost After Tariff Truce

US Freight Industry Hopes for Back-to-School Demand Boost After Tariff Truce

CMA CGM to Redeploy Fleet to Avoid US Port Fees on Chinese Vessels

CMA CGM to Redeploy Fleet to Avoid US Port Fees on Chinese Vessels

Israel Attacks Yemeni Ports, Says Houthi-Run TV Outlet

Israel Attacks Yemeni Ports, Says Houthi-Run TV Outlet

DFDS Reaches 10,000 Sailings in Türkiye

DFDS Reaches 10,000 Sailings in Türkiye

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