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Kalmar Delivers Forklifts to Port of Dalian in China

May 29, 2018

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, in conjunction with Dalian De Yulong Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technology Corporation Limited, has received an order for three Kalmar Essential Forklifts from Dalian Port Corporation Limited, Bulk Grain and related Logistics…

Video: Autonomous Drones Aid Port Construction

May 29, 2018

An Israeli startup has partnered with Shapir-Ashtrom to survey the construction of Haifa’s new $1 billion seaport, Gulf Port, intended to further develop Israel’s coastline areas and increase maritime traffic and international commerce.With this collaboration…

Baltic Index Falls to Six-Week Low

May 29, 2018

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell on Tuesday to a six-week low as rates across vessel segments fell.* The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels…

GAC Australia Wins ONE Deal

May 29, 2018

Global container shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) has awarded GAC the agency contract to handle all its vessel calls in Australia covering the ports of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Fremantle. Under the agreement, GAC…

Second Delivery of Cranes Arrives in APM Terminals Moin

May 28, 2018

With this latest delivery of cranes, the APM Terminals Moin remains on schedule for completion in February 2019, when it is expected to raise commerce in Costa Rica by 23% according to Qbis Socioeconomic Impact Study.  This second delivery…

Amsterdam Becomes Destination for Superyachts

May 28, 2018

HISWA Holland Yachting Group and Port of Amsterdam are making real their ambition to establish Amsterdam more firmly as a major destination for superyachts.  The diversity in berths located in the heart of the city centre, combined with…

Hamburg Port Equips for Future

May 28, 2018

In the last business year, the high quality services provided by the Port of Hamburg’s operators has lead to a stable handling result comparable with the previous year.  With the impending adjustment to the Elbe fairway, potential for growth will be enhanced…

National Maritime Day Celebrates the Benefits of Waterborne Transportation

May 25, 2018

The maritime industry is the lifeblood of United States trade, delivering goods throughout North America and around the world. National Maritime Day, Tuesday, May 22, 2018, recognizes the benefits the maritime industry provides in the U.S. and celebrates those who work on the water…

Allianz Expands, Improves Project Cargo Coverage

May 25, 2018

With an increased demand for large-scale production facility and infrastructure projects worldwide, the transport of high-value, critical equipment to these project sites has become more intricate and complex. To meet this growing need,…

U.S. Alarmed by Strike on Turkish Ship Delivering Wheat to Yemen

May 25, 2018

The United States said on Friday it was concerned about a Houthi missile strike on a Turkish vessel carrying wheat to Yemen this month and another attack on an oil tanker in the Red Sea.'The United States is alarmed by the Houthi missile…

HAROPA Re-elected Best Seaport in Europe in 2018

May 25, 2018

The port stakeholders and experts in the supply chain of the Asia-Pacific zone have renewed their trust to HAROPA for the 6th time (HAROPA is the 5th North-European port complex grouping together the ports of Le Havre, Rouen and Paris): HAROPA…

Port of Oakland Online Shipping Platform Goes Live

May 25, 2018

A one-stop, online gateway to the Port of Oakland went live.  The Port said its new tech platform, called the Oakland Portal, would provide a single point of entry to seaport operations. It’s believed to be an industry first in the quest to digitize containerized cargo transportation…

FreightWeek STL Focuses on State of the Barge Industry

May 25, 2018

The state of the barge industry was among the first educational sessions offered to attendees of FreightWeek STL, a four-day conference hosted by Inland Marine Expo (IMX), Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS) and St. Louis Regional Freightway…

Ocean Network Express Calls APM Terminals Mumbai

May 25, 2018

NYK ARTEMIS, part of Ocean Network Express’s (ONE) PS3 service made its maiden call at APM Terminals’ Gateway Terminals of India (GTI)  offers connectivity to the Far-east Asian ports along with United States West Coast ports of Oakland and Los Angeles…

Italy’s First, Fully-Automated Gantry Cranes Reach Vado Ligure

May 24, 2018

Italy’s first ARMG (Automated rail mounted gantry cranes) have reached APM Terminals Vado Ligure. These will be used in the new Container Terminal due for completion in 2019. The long journey to Italy started in China in January and included stops in South Africa and the UK…

Logistics News

New $1.2B Subsea Cables Factory Plan Set to Transform Port of Tyne

New $1.2B Subsea Cables Factory Plan Set to Transform Port of Tyne

Barcelona to Get New Finished-Vehicle Logistics Terminal

Barcelona to Get New Finished-Vehicle Logistics Terminal

Phase 1 of Gdynia Quay Upgrade Complete

Phase 1 of Gdynia Quay Upgrade Complete

Egypt's Suez Canal Offers 15% Discount to Win Back Big Container Ships As Trade War Stabilizes

Egypt's Suez Canal Offers 15% Discount to Win Back Big Container Ships As Trade War Stabilizes

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