Fleet transformation underway 
The Genoa (Italy)-based shipping group Ignazio Messina is restructuring its fleet after selling off its con-ro units. Two new acquisitions mark the switch to 'full container' units. The company recently took delivery of the first vessel in the South Korean port of Busan.... more
‘Digital Port Call’ tool for Gothenburg
The Gothenburg Port Authority is collaborating with Awake.AI to develop a digital port call solution that is expected to save around 1,000 t of CO2 emissions annually and streamline operations at the port. The ‘Digital Port Call’ tool will centralise communication points,... more
Shandong Port's cluster ambitions
According to Chinese media, China's Shandong Port Group (SPG), established in 2019, aims to strengthen its global presence, uniting major ports including Qingdao, Yantai, and Rizhao. The coastal port cluster, led by Qingdao Port, is coordinated with others like Weihai,... more
Port of Auckland: financial rebound in 2023
Port of Auckland has announced robust financial results, marked by substantial recovery and a near doubling of dividends to be paid to Auckland council. The directors have declared a final dividend of NZD 15.0 million for the year, totalling NZD 30.0 million, a rise of NZD... more
DHL to continue solar ship route in Berlin
DHL Group is extending its successful pilot project in collaboration with partners Behala and Solarwaterworld in Berlin until the summer of 2024. The project involves electrically powered solar ships for package transport, and due to its success, it will continue for at least... more
DP World: global expansion ahead
Dubai-based terminal and port operator DP World is set to enhance its container handling capabilities by adding approximately 3 million teu of capacity by the end of 2023. This expansion will increase the group's total capacity to around 93.6 million teu. Notable... more
GAC opens office in East Malaysia
GAC Malaysia, a shipping and logistics solutions provider in Southeast Asia, has inaugurated a new office in Kota Kinabalu, enhancing its regional presence to cater to evolving shipping and energy demands. This 14th office will collaborate with the Labuan office, delivering a... more
Drought hits Panama Canal shipping
The ongoing drought at the Panama Canal, a critical global shipping route, has led to prolonged ship delays. In response, the Panama Canal Authority has extended shipping restrictions until 2 September 2023, limiting daily passages from 36 to 32 ships and requiring vessels to be... more
Port of Hamburg: throughput and trade trends
Economic challenges in Europe and geopolitical issues worldwide continue to impact business at the port of Hamburg. Nevertheless, the port saw its bulk cargo throughput growing by 7.7% to 19 million t, while general cargo declined by 11.1% to 39.2 million t in H1/2023.... more
Trans-Caspian terminal construction launched
According to press reports, Kazakhstan and Georgia have started to build a terminal in the port city of Poti (Georgia) to enhance freight traffic on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). The total investment is estimated at USD 15 to 20 million. Both... more