ICTSI to invest US$800M in Bauan Container Terminal
NewsICTSI unveils plans for a US$800 million international container terminal in Bauan....
Four eRTGs arrive in Halifax
NewsPSA Halifax received the first four of eight Konecranes' eRTGs, as part of an investment to enhance Atlantic Hub's productivity and reduce m...
Turkey’s container ports see robust traffic growth
NewsContainer traffic at Turkey’s ports surged in Q1 2024 by 18%, driven by geopolitical factors and port expansions, with Iskenderun's throug...
ZIM renews partnership with ArrowSpot
NewsZIM reaffirms its alliance with ArrowSpot Systems for remote monitoring of reefer containers....
Hapag-Lloyd and IKEA collaborate to reduce CO2 emissions
NewsHapag-Lloyd partners with IKEA to reduce CO2 emissions from Asian shipments by using eco-friendly biofuel, targeting 100,000 tons reduction ...
DP World partners up with OneStop
NewsDP World to deploy OneStop's Depot Operating System, OneStop Modal at its container park in Fisherman Island, Port of Brisbane....
Box output rises in Q1 2024
NewsChina's container manufacturing rebounded in Q1 2024 due to increased demand, but challenges like supply chain disruptions persisted....
Inaugural rail cargo operation links Al Jubail to Al Riyadh
NewsFirst container shipment launched from Jubail Commercial Port to Riyadh Dry Port via a new railway link....
Panama Canal reverts to pre-drought regime
NewsThe Panama Canal, recovering from drought, anticipates full capacity by early 2025, easing ship restrictions and restoring normal operations...
NYK Line recycles ship lashing belts into solid fuel
NewsNYK Line is transforming well-worn vehicle lashing belts previously used on its operated car carriers into solid fuel....
Uncertainties hinder US ports’ pursuit of alternative fuels, ABS says
NewsThe profitability of further decarbonization efforts at US ports is uncertain due to funding reliance on grants and loans, with alternative ...
Royal Dirkzwager acquires Port+: “We’re adding more ports”
NewsRoyal Dirkzwager now fully controls Port+, formerly under Antwerp's "Havenkoepel," maintaining its operations and employees after acquiring ...
ICTSI Q1 net income grows 36% Y-o-Y
NewsICTSI's Q1 2024 financials show EBITDA up 17% to US$413.76M, with revenues rising 11% to US$637.65M, while handling slightly fewer TEU than ...
DP World acquires Laos dry port operator
NewsDP World acquired Savan Logistics, operating Savannakhet dry port in Laos since 2016, offering warehousing and cross-border logistics servic...
Antwerp-Bruges and Namport to invest in hydrogen and ammonia export hub
NewsPort of Antwerp-Bruges partners with Namport to develop a EUR 250M hydrogen export hub in Walvis Bay, leveraging Namibia's solar energy adva...
Schedule reliability figures improve
NewsSea-Intelligence's latest Global Liner Performance report shows improving schedule reliability up to March 2024, but still below pre-crisis ...
MSC Aries crew released, says Iran
NewsIran released the crew of a seized ship linked to Israel, MSC Aries, however, the vessel remains under judicial detention, amid tensions in ...
Promoted content
Opening new business growth opportunities with dry container and trailer tracking
NewsImprovements to asset tracking technology are ushering in lower deployment costs, increased accessibility, and unique use cases. ORBCOMM, a ...
What does gate automation look like for the people involved?
NewsGate OCR, exception handling, and TOS systems are now part of daily practice in most terminals and gradually also at logistics sites. This h...
LTG Cargo leverages RCP to navigate a new reality and drive efficiency
NewsAs European rail networks have faced unprecedented disruption in recent years, the ability to innovate has become increasingly important to ...
RailCube strikes strategic investment deal with Main Capital Partners
NewsRailCube, the innovative ERP solution for railway undertakings, has secured a strategic investment from software investor Main Capital Marke...
in-depth
More ASEAN ports becoming greener and smarter
In-depthIncreasingly, investment decisions by port authorities and terminal operators in the ASEAN trading bloc are being dictated by the need to cu...
Portchain pushes collaboration
In-depthDanish company Portchain is having success with its Portchain Connect Network for sharing information between shipping lines and container t...
European ports filling up with Chinese autos
In-depthWorldCargo News reached out to the major European ports for auto logistics, which are struggling to adapt to the surge in imports of EVs mad...
Understanding the dangers of EV fires
In-depthBattery-powered mobile handling plant is gradually gaining ground in ports, but there is a knowledge gap when it comes to the risk of fires....
Taylor’s plans for CVS Ferrari
In-depthIn an exclusive interview with WorldCargo News, Robert Taylor, President and COO of Taylor discusses the background to the CVS acquisition a...
Should the Key Bridge have been protected from a vessel strike?
In-depthAs far as can be determined, the design of both the Key Bridge and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Baltimore has never been identified as an is...
Bertrand Marion: “Konecranes Lift Trucks is fully committed to electric”
In-depthIn an exclusive interview with WorldCargo News, Konecranes' Bertrand Marion outlined the company’s electrification strategy for its lift t...
Latin America’s ports post mixed results for 2023
In-depthIn 2023, Latin American ports experienced varied throughput performances, with eight ports gaining traffic while seven saw declines, largely...
Metagro eyes retrofit market and direct deals
In-depthMetagro, a Dutch-based cabin manufacturer, aims to change terminal operators' reliance on OEMs by advocating direct consultation for cabin u...
Cape Town truck congestion eases
In-depthCape Town port sees significant congestion reduction, with truck turnaround times improved by a third, and breaking reefer loading records....
Resilient car market fuels carrier boom
In-depthThe car shipping market faces capacity shortages, leading to a surge in new ship orders, driven by a robust demand despite global purchasing...
Willbox’s new expansion plan
In-depthWillbox, a UK container company, plans Southampton expansion, focusing on workshops, offices, and self-storage facilities, anticipating mark...
Insurance premiums are rising due to conflicts and other factors
In-depthThe Israel/Gaza conflict and attacks in the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden region have resulted in companies having to pay more for insurance, but the...
Mozambique government extends Maputo concession
In-depthA contract extension of 25 years from 2033, and new investment aim to make Maputo an even stronger competitor to South African ports....
events
RoRo Conference
With Zeebrugge, part of Port of Antwerp-Bruges, being the world's largest automotive port and importing more than 200,000 electric cars, the roro sector is under high pressure today. At the Roro Congress by Flows, we will take a look at the current situation and dive deeper into various themes together with professionals. Not only electrification, but also sustainability, the interpretation of limited space and multimodal connections will be discussed. Together with industry stakeholders, we will debate these and many more topics. Aside from that, there will also be plenty of room for networking.
ABC Tower, Zeebrugge, Belgium
With Zeebrugge, part of Port of Antwerp-Bruges, being the world's largest automotive port and importing more than 200,000 electric cars, the roro sector is under high pressure today. At the Roro Congress by Flows, we will take a look at the current situation and dive deeper into various themes together with professionals. Not only electrification, but also sustainability, the interpretation of limited space and multimodal connections will be discussed. Together with industry stakeholders, we will debate these and many more topics. Aside from that, there will also be plenty of room for networking.
Intermodal Asia 2024
Asia’s premier event for container shipping and intermodal transport – Intermodal Asia returns to the SWEEC, Shanghai, 22 – 24 May 2024. Since 2014, it has been a focal point for collaboration, business, and future-readiness in the container shipping and intermodal transport communities. In partnership with the China Container Industry Association (CCIA) and supported by CIMC, it is the most targeted annual gathering in Asia, offering an ideal platform for global manufacturers and suppliers. Intermodal Asia welcomes visitors from diverse sectors, including shippers, ports, technology providers, shipping agents, shipping lines, and logistics services providers.
SWECC, Shanghai
Asia’s premier event for container shipping and intermodal transport – Intermodal Asia returns to the SWEEC, Shanghai, 22 – 24 May 2024. Since 2014, it has been a focal point for collaboration, business, and future-readiness in the container shipping and intermodal transport communities. In partnership with the China Container Industry Association (CCIA) and supported by CIMC, it is the most targeted annual gathering in Asia, offering an ideal platform for global manufacturers and suppliers. Intermodal Asia welcomes visitors from diverse sectors, including shippers, ports, technology providers, shipping agents, shipping lines, and logistics services providers.
TOC Europe 2024
TOC Europe is the ultimate gathering for port and cargo professionals. Connect with C-level decision-makers, engineers, automation experts, and digitalization specialists. Uncover the latest tech to supercharge your port operations – all under one roof!
Rotterdam Ahoy Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
TOC Europe is the ultimate gathering for port and cargo professionals. Connect with C-level decision-makers, engineers, automation experts, and digitalization specialists. Uncover the latest tech to supercharge your port operations – all under one roof!