NYK joins CDI-mpc

Contrary to some media reports, the US Federal Maritime Commission has not rejected the merger of K Line, MOL and NYK.

Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, “K”Line, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Yang Ming to create a new alliance, bringing together 18% of the global container feet capacity.

The AURIGA LEADER, the world’s first cargo vessel to be partly powered using solar energy, made its maiden voyage from Japan to the US west coast Port of Long Beach earlier this month carrying a consignment of Prius cars and other Toyota vehicles.

NYK Line has named a new president. ICTSI group has named a new regional manager for Europe and the Middle East. Bromma has appointed a new president for the Americas

Japan’s largest container operator, Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), has been provisionally accepted as an investor in the threeberth Phase 3B terminal being built by Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) at Yangshan port.

Ports around the world are continuing to watch the progress of “cold ironing” (Alternative Marine Power or AMP) in the United States, especially as the idea gains adherents along the Pacific Coast and the state of California moves to mandate usage.