Chile–China cherry link 
A new Cherry Express service by CMA CGM will operate from Chile to China during the 2025 export season, offering a 23-day transit time between San Antonio and Shanghai. The service, dedicated to cherry shipments, is supported by rotation adjustments on the ACSA 1 and M2X... more
Hydrographic link in Rotterdam
According to its own information the Port of Rotterdam has become the first in the world to establish a direct digital link with a national hydrographic service, creating electronic nautical charts with up-to-date terminal and berth information. In cooperation with the Royal... more
Grimaldi adds PCTC vessel
The Grimaldi group has added the 'Grande Svezia' to its fleet, the second of ten new pure car and truck carriers being built at China merchants heavy industries Jiangsu. The vessel, 220 m long and 38 m wide, has a capacity of 9,000 car equivalent units across 14 decks and... more
Hamburg highlights key market
Around 120 guests from business, politics and logistics attended Hamburg Port marketing’s reception in Stuttgart on 23 September. The event highlighted close economic relations between Baden-Württemberg and the port of Hamburg as the latter reports. Contributions from Hamburg... more
Rad expands to America
Rad Propulsion, a UK-based developer of electric marine propulsion systems, has expanded into North America with a new office in Charleston, South Carolina. The move aims to support rising demand for sustainable, high-performance marine technology in the region as the company... more
Bimco's ship demand forecast raised
Bimco has raised its 2025 ship demand growth forecast to 4.5–5.5% on the back of stronger trades outside North America, while keeping its 2026 forecast at 2.5–3.5%. Chief shipping analyst Niels Rasmussen said 2025 market conditions will likely be weaker than in 2024, with... more
Jebel Ali welcomes car carrier
DP World has welcomed the 'MV Höegh Sunrise', according to their own information the world’s largest and greenest vehicle carrier, on its maiden call at Jebel Ali Port. The Aurora-class vessel, capable of carrying up to 9,100 cars, reduces emissions per vehicle transported by... more
Steelpaint's marine coating in Wilhelmshaven
Steelpaint has completed the main coating work on the 'great sea lock' in Wilhelmshaven, protecting around 26,000 m² of steel. The 1,700 t gate, measuring 60 m by 20 m with a depth of 10 m, secures access to Germany’s only deep-water port for naval vessels, commercial ships... more
Geodis gains faster rate access
Geodis and Hapag-Lloyd have taken a further step in their digital collaboration with the deployment of a real-time contract application programming interface (API) linking the shipping line’s pricing platform with Geodis’ global rate database. The system-to-system connection... more
Oversized tanks reach Paraguay
Dako worldwide transport has recently completed a complex project delivery of oversized brewery equipment from Germany and China for a plant expansion in Paraguay. The main components were 14 tanks, each weighing up to 42 t and measuring 23.2 x 7.3 x 8.8 m – the size of two city... more