Antonis Karamalegkos
Antwerp and Bruges join forces to create European port powerhouse
In a move that could see further port mergers around the world, two major Belgian cargo hubs will unite after an agreement by the...
Maersk introduces block train service for PPE transportation
AP Moller Maersk has launched a dedicated block train from China to Poland to support the delivery of crucial medical equipment.
In particular, on 23...
Maersk sees US$3bn boost to earnings during Covid-19
Despite low volumes during much of the last year, Maersk has announced its profitability grew throughout the first nine months and ended 2020 with...
Seaspan enters the ULCS market with latest vessel order
Seaspan has ordered two new 24,000TEU mega container ships with expected deliveries beginning in the first half of 2023.
The newbuildings, which Seaspan describes as...
Hapag-Lloyd secures “green loans” for its newbuildings
Hapag-Lloyd has announced two new agreements, a syndicated loan of US$417 million and lease financing of US$472 million, for the financing of six ultra-large...
WPCAP ports take new climate change actions
Members of the World Ports Climate Action Program (WPCAP) decided on a new series of climate change actions at the organisation's virtual CEO conference...
Forest products firm plans new container port in Sweden
Swedish forest products company SCA will build a new container port in the Tunadal Port area, aiming to expand the cargo handling capabilities of...
duisport partners with German rail tech firm
Duisburger Hafen AG (duisport) has acquired a stake in the German rail technology company CargoBeamer AG in a scheme to move road cargo onto...
Greek owner announces a boxship trio acquisition
The Greek shipowner Capital Product Partners L.P. (CPLP) agreed to acquire three 5,100TEU container ships from Capital Maritime & Trading Corp. (Capital Maritime) on...
CMA CGM to run new Egyptian terminal
CMA CGM will take over the operation and management of the upcoming multipurpose terminal, Pier 55, at the Port of Alexandria, which is expected...
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Hapag-Lloyd applies GRI on Pakistan–Middle East trade lanes
Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Pakistan to the Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia (Eastern and Western Provinces), Jordan and Yemen, and...
Wan Hai Lines debuts new Vietnam–Thailand–India direct route
Wan Hai Lines has announced a new direct service, the Tamil Nadu–Thailand Express (TTX) service, with the first vessel arriving at India's Chennai and...
Red Sea Eases, but Carriers Wary as Suez Canal Pushes for Return
As the haze begins to lift over the troubled waters of the Red Sea, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is carefully balancing reassurance with...
MSC and ZIM downsize joint Far East-US East Coast service network
In response to the recent changes in demand for cargo transport from Asia to the United States, MSC and ZIM have decided to adjust...