Container throughput index reaches surprising peak 
In their flash estimate for August 2019, the German RWI – Leibniz institute for economic research and the institute of shipping economics and logistics (ISL) indicate that the container throughput index has risen slightly to 139.2. Hence it exceeds the previous record level of... mehr
Port of Long Beach launches incentive strategy
Every container counts: The port of Long Beach is launching an incentive programme for liners to move more boxes. The harbour commissioners were to vote on a paper of the port’s staff saying that the competitor, the port of Los Angeles, introduced a successful incentive... mehr
Green week in Barcelona coming to an end
In the port of Barcelona, APM Terminals has been celebrating the annual ‘Go Green’ event during the week of 23-27 September, which aims to raise awareness among the entire port community for the respect and protection of the environment. During these days, talks, workshops... mehr
Südafrika holt auf 
Die Internationalisierung erfordert verbesserte Infrastrukturen in Häfen und ihre Überlandverkehre. Das erzeugt in Südafrika, dem diesjährigen Austragungsort des Fiata-Weltkongresses, ein veritables Shakeup des Hafen-/Logistiksektors. mehr
Ports throughput globally back on track
The London (UK)-based maritime consultancy Drewry sees a comeback on the rise. The global container port throughput index, which experienced a dip of around 2.5 points in June 2019, bounced back to 134.7 points in July 2019. On an annual comparison, the index was 2.8% (3.6... mehr
Debate on European state aid for shipping sector
The report on the maritime subsidies of OECD countries published by the International Transport Forum (ITF) remains in the headlines. The main conclusions mostly address the EU state aid guidelines (SAG) and their application in EU member states. The ITF report questions the... mehr
CMA CGM vessel's launch marks new era
The CMA CGM Group, Marseille (France), has launched the world's largest (23,000 TEU) and first containership powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). This launch took place at the Shanghai Jiangnan-Changxing shipyard. Rodolphe Saadé, chairman and chief executive officer of... mehr
Growth of container volumes less buoyant this year
Despite all political turbulences, global container volumes will continue to grow this year. The maritime analyst Alphaliner predicts that container port throughput for the full year will increase by 2.5% in 2019 - a downwards revision from its 3.5% growth estimate in January.... mehr
The new "hydrotug" to float in 2021
The creation of a prototype for a water vessel with alternative fuel is in progress. The port of Antwerp has commissioned the construction of a tugboat powered by hydrogen, the first of its kind, which shall be operational in about two years. The so-called “hydrotug” will have... mehr
Acquisition in ballast water treatment sector
The France-based Bio-UV Group, manufacturer of the Bio-Sea ballast water treatment system, has acquired a 100% stake in Scotland-based Triogen Holdings and its subsidiary Suez Purification and Disinfection Systems from Suez Water Technologies & Solutions. Triogen... mehr