Home
-
JAXPORT named the top port in the nation by Logistics Management magazine readers
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has been voted the top port in the nation for value and the top port on the East Coast for overall customer satisfaction by readers of Logistics Management magazine. Subscribers to the magazine represent some of the top cargo decision-makers in the transportation and logistics…
Read More -
NOAA National Marine Fisheries Proposed Rule Change (North Atlantic Right Whales)
NOAA Fisheries is proposing to modify the Seasonal Management Areas along the U.S. Atlantic East Coast to create Seasonal Speed Zones to reduce the risk of lethal collisions with endangered North Atlantic right whales. The proposed rule will modify the boundaries and seasonal timing; change vessel size to include all…
Read More -
GLOBAL Solo : What damage can an orca “attack” cause?
By : Sefo ( Global Solo Chalange ) The sea can always surprise us with unexpected situations that would not even cross our minds before casting off. Before setting sail, all sailors gain knowledge of the possible adverse circumstances that they may encounter on their voyage, preparing themselves and their…
Read More -
Xeneta real-time container rates update: week 33
South American spot rate gap set to narrow as shippers take advantage of lower Far East to West Coast rates The latest ocean freight rate data from Xeneta reveals that spot rates are currently USD 3 700 more expensive for shipping 40’ containers from the Far East to the South American…
Read More -
Equatorial Guinea Detains a VLCC Accused of Oil Theft by Nigeria
Arrest of MV HEROIC IDUN, a supertanker, by Equatorial Guinea forces over alleged crude oil theft in Nigeria. A 300,000 dwt VLCC got into a dispute with the Nigerian authorities last week and was ultimately chased down and detained by the navy of neighboring Equatorial Guinea while the dispute is…
Read More -
China-Italy freight continues: almost $ 200 less in the last week
The rates for sending a 40 ‘container on the route are down by 2% to $ 8,587 The decline in freight rates for container transport by sea continues without interruption, including on the Shanghai – Genoa trade. After arriving last week at an average price of $ 8,779 for sending…
Read More -
A.P. Moller – Maersk engages in green bio-methanol partnership with Debo
Copenhagen, Denmark – Following the announcement of six strategic green methanol partnerships across the globe earlier this year, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) adds a seventh methanol partnership with Chinese bioenergy enterprise Debo on the quest to boost global production capacity. The parties have signed a Letter of Intent covering…
Read More -
Construction of 43,000 sqm Maersk Flow Warehouse to begin in Duisburg
Duisburg – A.P. Moller – Maersk is continuously expanding its network of logistics and distribution warehouses in order to offer even more end-to-end logistics solutions of the highest quality to its customers worldwide. Now that the building permit has been issued, the construction of a new Flow Warehouse will begin in…
Read More -
New E-Flexer ferry Stena Estelle takes up operation on 4 September
Karlskrona-Gdynia route receives a boost in capacity and efficiency, with the two largest E-Flexer ferries being deployed in 2022 Stena Line´s newest addition to the fleet – Stena Estelle – has already sailed around half the world. Departing from its building shipyard in East China in June, the ferry passed…
Read More -
YILPORT HOLDING APPOINTS BORIS WENZEL AS CO-CEO
Global ports and container terminals operator Yilport Holding has announced the appointment of Boris Wenzel as its co-CEO (co-Chief Executive Officer) and Chief Strategy & Investment Officer, effective on 1 September 2022, according to the company’s release. Mr. Wenzel’s last post before joining Yilport was at CMA CGM as Managing…
Read More