Difficult Q3 for Zim 
The Israel-based shipping group Zim only noted a slight improvement in its Q3/2018 results, despite the increasing freight volumes and the launch of its strategic operational Asia – US east coast cooperation with the “2M” Alliance in September. Total revenues rose to USD... mehr
Klein, aber oho 
In ihrer jüngsten Studie über die «führenden maritimen Nationen der Welt 2018» haben DNV GL und Menon ihre Rangliste nach vier Kriterien geordnet. Daraus wird deutlich, dass strategische Investitionen durchaus mit nationaler Grösse mithalten können. mehr
MOL in Thailand celebrates 50th anniversary
The Japanese carrier MOL recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of its establishment in Thailand and the 100th anniversary of the liner service to/from the country by its predecessor, Osaka Shosen. MOL president and CEO Ikeda noted that Thailand is the historical centre of... mehr
K Line takes delivery of new vessel type
Japan-based K Line has launched the “Shona Maru,” a 100,000 dwt special coal carrier at the Marugame Shipyard. The ship, which was built by Imabari Shipbuilding in Japan, was jointly developed by the yard and K Line to maximise the cargo volume for Chubu Electric Power’s Hekinan... mehr
Trio for 5G employment in port automation
Nokia, ABB and Kalmar set up a joint initiative for conducting industrial trials that leverage the low latency capabilities of 5G to support time-critical applications and enhance protection and efficiency in smart electricity grid and harbour automation. The trials were... mehr
IMRF and Nautical Institute form alliance
The IMRF and The Nautical Institute (NI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreeing to work together on projects that support both organisations' shared objective of improving safety at sea. The IMRF is the international charity that unites the world's... mehr
Splendid month for Georgia Ports
The port of Savannah in Georgia (USA), recorded its best ever container throughput in October, when 413,800 teu crossed over the quayside. Containerised trade at the port of Savannah rose by 8% (or + 113,000 teu) to 1.53 million teu for the fiscal year to date (July-October.... mehr
Maersk on rising tide in Q3
A.P. Møller – Mærsk (Maersk) will not have forgotten its Q3/2017 results which were heavily impacted by cyberattacks. Fortunately this year’s Q3 results are show a completely different picture. Q3/2018 revenue vaulted by 31% USD 10.1 billion (Q3/2017: USD 7.7 billion).... mehr
Another golden October for port of Long Beach
For the second consecutive year, the port of Long Beach broke its October record for cargo, as volumes came in 5.4% higher compared to the same month in 2017. In detail, the Californian port’s marine terminals handled 705,000 teu over the month. Inbound containers rose by... mehr
ICS chairman calls for trade dispute settlement
Whilst speaking in Tokyo on behalf of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), its chairman, Esben Poulsson, highlighted his concerns about the challenge presented by the USA "to the proven benefits of multilateralism and the existing global trading order underpinned by... mehr