Maersk to open distribution facility in UAE

Maersk to open distribution facility in UAE
Shipping company Maersk Kanoo UAE has signed an agreement with DP World’s trade and logistics hub, Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) to launch its first warehousing and distribution facility in […]
Tue 28/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Major congestion at California’s busiest ports

Major congestion at California’s busiest ports
As the world’s supply chains buckle under the pressure of container and labour shortages, a record number of freight ships are currently stuck awaiting entry into California’s two largest ports, […]
Mon 06/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Soaring shipping prices here for rest of year

Soaring shipping prices here for rest of year
Container shipping prices are rocketing due to ongoing global supply chain bottlenecks, with little respite expected until 2020, reports The Wall Street Journal. Average price worldwide are more than four […]
Wed 14/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Chaos to continue at Port of Yantian until July

Chaos to continue at Port of Yantian until July
China’s Port of Yantian is still in a state of chaos, due to Covid-19-related inspections and the recently imposed  preventive measures in the Shenzhen and Guangzhou areas. Global shipping lines […]
Fri 25/06/2021

Record high container rates on Asia-Europe routes

Record high container rates on Asia-Europe routes
The combined effects of strong shipping demand, port delays, and shortage of containers have led to the spot price of containers continuing to rise, according to a report by Foreign […]
Fri 25/06/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Chilean cherry shipments to China surge 

Chilean cherry shipments to China surge 
Chilean fruit exports were up by 1% in volume and 4% in value during the first 4 months of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, with China the […]
Thu 27/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Grimaldi Lines launches first hybrid-powered ships

Grimaldi Lines launches first hybrid-powered ships
Italian shipping company Grimaldi is investing in increasingly sustainable logistics and has introduced the very first hybrid propulsion ships: “Our group’s key innovation is the arrival of the first 4 […]
Mon 17/05/2021 by Maria del Mar Valenzuela

Port of Antwerp pilots autonomous shipping technology

Port of Antwerp pilots autonomous shipping technology
Automated navigation for inland shipping is now on the horizon, following ground-breaking research by UAntwerp and the Port of Antwerp using 3D sonar sensors, inspired by bats. Port alderman Annick […]
Mon 11/01/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

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