Braskem has chosen South Carolina as the location of its new Global Export Hub to serve its international customers, according to the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA). In a statement, the SCPA said the the new Global Export Hub facility will ...
The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has published Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity interface standards for shipping containers. The standards have been published in conjunction with DCSA’s nine member carriers. The new guidel...
The Port of Antwerp has introduced Certified Pick Up, a new container release process based on the sharing of real-time information on a unique central data platform, as it looks to build a more secure, effective and resilient supply chain. In a s...
Container shipping line ZIM has launched a dedicated service from South China to Los Angeles US West Coast – Speedy ZIM eCommerce Xpress (ZEX) to cater for the increasing needs of eCommerce customers. In a statement, the carrier said the emphasis ...
Chinese-state owned crane manufacturer ZPMC has delivered three ship-to-shore (STS) and five rubber-tyred-gantry (RTG) cranes to the Port of Salvador, Brazil, despite the chaos caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, the company said the ...
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has charged the master of the APL England for offences related to pollution and/damage to Australia’s marine environment as a result of poor cargo handling. In an update, AMSA General Manager Operati...
The British Ports Association has published new research examining the barriers to shore power in UK ports, setting out three proposals to support the industry to meet ambitious emissions reductions targets. Shore power, also known as cold ironing...
The number of port authorities pledging to maintain operations throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has more than doubled since the Maritime Port Authority (MPA) launched its roundtable initiative on 24 April 2020. In a statement, the MPA, which initi...
Ocean Network Express (ONE) recently added 3,000 Carrier Transicold PrimeLINE units to its refrigerated container fleet, via Florens container leasing, to address growing perishable cargo demand. Carrier Transicold is part of Carrier, a global pro...
