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In a bid to boost intermodal rail traffic handled at the port of Shanghai, a new joint-venture company has been established by Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG - 45%), China Cosco Shipping Corp (20%), National Railway Administration of China and China Railway Container Transport Corp Ltd. The latter two companies are believed to have a 10% shareholding.

Sibre/EMG for ADT

In-Depth01 May 2019

EMG Automation GmbH and SIBRE have won the contract to supply brakes for both the STS and ASC cranes for the second phase of Khalifa Port Container Terminal (KPCT), which is being built by Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT).

VTG introduces rCE Powerpack

News in Print01 May 2019

Multimodal transport and logistics operator VTG is now marketing the Swiss-designed rCE Powerpack, for temperaturecontrolled transport of foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and other sensitive cargoes by rail.

China and Nepal agree transit trade deal

News in Print01 May 2019

China’s President Xi Jinping and Nepal’s President Bidya Devi Bhandari have signed a protocol agreement that will allow the latter country’s importers and exporters to use a select number of Chinese ports and road/rail hubs to move their goods.

Hamburg Süd launches remote reefer monitoring

Hamburg Süd launches remote reefer monitoring

News07 Feb 2019

German carrier to offer the same remote reefer monitoring system as Maersk Line.

Maersk/Hamburg Sud upgrade Asia/WCSA network

News01 Feb 2018

Vessel sharing and slot exchange agreements are being replaced by single Maersk/Hamburg Sud operations.

Job concerns at Hamburg Süd

News25 Mar 2017

Staff fear that the takeover by Maersk Line could lead to multiple retrenchments

Floods knock out Port of Itajaí

News29 Nov 2008

The Brazilian port has been devastated by flash floods. Ironically, the controversial PortoNave container terminal, o...

New Brazilian port laws

News15 Nov 2008

Owners of the controversial Portonave box facility in Navegantes, Brazil breathed half a sigh of relief and half a si...

Orsero sells and buys

News26 Oct 2008

Orsero Group is using cash from a ship sale to to buy Vado Intermodal Operator from Pacorini

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Dutch sea ports

Insights04 May 2017by Paul Avery

Leading Dutch cargo survey firms have been issued with an ultimatum by trade union FNV Havens.

Cargo surveyors’ ultimatum in Dutch sea ports

Insights05 Apr 2017by Vincent Champion

Leading Dutch cargo survey firms have been issued with an ultimatum by trade union FNV Havens.

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Book it right and pack it tight

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Produced by The TT Club and UK P&I Club , this publication is a practical guide to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code rules for the carriage of packaged dangerous goods by sea.

Brave New World? Container Transport in 2043

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What does the future hold for the container transport industry? To mark the 50th anniversary of the TT Club, the Club decided to fast forward to 2043 and report back.

Risk Focus: Cyber - Considering threats in the maritime supply chain

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Produced by TT Club, this whitepaper looks at the increasing use of automated and digital systems, which is exposing the sector to a greater risk of cyber crime.

Calculating the Return on Investment of a Specialist Intermodal IT System

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This whitepaper from RAM Intermodal Software provides decision makers with the information needed to assess the benefits of implementing a specialist software package.

Evaluation Guide: Selecting An Intermodal Management Solution

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The Intermodal Management Evaluation Guide from RAM Intermodal Software is designed to assist you and your organisation through the process of selecting an Intermodal Transport Management solution that’s right for you.

Ten Ways to make Cost Savings Throughout the Intermodal Leasing Process

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This guide from RAM Intermodal Software has been designed to help organisations in the intermodal industry improve their business processes and consequentially save money and increase profits.