CMA CGM revamps India Middle East Gulf routes 
CMA CGM is enhancing its shipping services between the India Middle East Gulf region and various African destinations, including South Africa, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean. The company has introduced changes to its Midas, Karibu, and Noura services to offer more efficient... plus
Maiden voyage of new super B-class vessel
AAL Shipping recently introduced the 'AAL Limassol', the first in its new super B-class fleet, during a ceremony in Quanzhou, China. This vessel is designed to manage large and complex cargoes and features significant advancements in maritime transport technology. The design... plus
Unifeeder expands into Latin America
Unifeeder Group, part of DP World, has opened an office in Panama City and launched additional feeder routes. The expansion aims to enhance trade and economic growth in the region. The Panama office will coordinate with the company’s global headquarters in Aarhus, Denmark,... plus
Chennai hosts first International Ports Conclave
The International Association of Ports and Harbours (Iaph) recently attended the first International Ports Conclave on the Chennai campus of the Indian Maritime University. The event, entitled "Ports and Terminals: Crisis and Disaster Management - Policies and... plus
Valve expertise and support
W&O, a provider of maritime valves, has secured a three-year supply agreement with the Vard Group, a Norwegian shipbuilder, to support its shipyards in Norway, Romania, and Vietnam. Under the partnership, W&O will offer valves, actuation, and instrumentation, along with... plus
Big investments required for next decade
The Espo Port Investments Study 2024, which was released at the European Sea Ports Organisation (Espo) Conference in Paris, highlights the EUR 80 billion investment needs for European ports over the next decade. Prepared by Peter de Langen in collaboration with Espo, the... plus
Captured carbon logistics node for Sweden
The feasibility study of the Nice project – Norvik Infrastructure CCS East Sweden – has demonstrated the viability of establishing a logistics node for captured carbon dioxide at Stockholm Norvik Port. This node will serve as a central point for carbon dioxide transports from... plus
Carrier gets advice on cutting emissions
Tristar Eships, part of the Dubai-based Tristar Group, has engaged Wärtsilä Corporation to decarbonise its operations. Initially, this partnership will focus on reducing carbon emissions for two tankers in Tristar's fleet. Wärtsilä’s services include an in-depth analysis of... plus
Un coup de main de Berlin? 
Première étape d’une stratégie pour tous les ports allemands. Le secteur portuaire allemand veut davantage d’aide de l’État. Jusqu’ici les ports de mer et les cinq Länder côtiers assuraient en fait seuls le financement. Fin mars, le gouvernement allemand a enfin publié une... plus
Container imports rebound
The port of Gothenburg posted record-breaking container throughput in Q1/2024, surpassing previous levels. Last year, exports drove record numbers, but imports declined nearly 20% due to high interest rates and a weak Swedish krona. This trend reversed in 2024, with imports... plus