Tanga caught in the middle but hopeful

The Port of Oakland and NWSA have joined the FLOW initiative, which now includes the largest US container ports and major ocean carriers.

While the strike on the US East and Gulf Coast has ended, Xeneta’s Peter Sand warns that “it is only a tentative agreement, and automation at ports will remain a major stumbling block.” 

COSCO Shipping Specialised Carriers has launched a monthly Ro-Ro route from the Port of Gothenburg to China via Singapore, primarily transporting Swedish export cars.

The Port of Vancouver says its mid-year trade volumes are steady driven by the recovery of the container sector.

ZEMBA says e-methanol is the most likely pathway for ZEMBA’s next tender because of alignment between production and e-methanol-capable container ships on the water in 2027.

CVS Ferrari has named Windsor Materials Handling as its UK distributor, effective June 2024, offering reach stackers and heavy-duty forklifts.