Copenhagen: The Containership Company is to upgrade its Taicang, China – US West Coast service with three vessels chartered from Danaos. Start-up boxline TCC has chartered three 3,000 teu capacity vessels from Danaos for one year, with two one options. The vessels will be deployed on its Great Dragon service currently served by five ships. “The ...
Dubai: IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, announced this week it is investing in the GAC Group to help the global shipping, logistics and marine services provider acquire new vessels to support offshore oil operations, and thereby local employment, in a number of emerging markets. Infrastructure is a global priority for IFC (International Finance...
Shanghai: Baosteel has continued its moves to build its own shipping fleet ordering a supramax bulker from JES International. Shanghai Baosteel Shipping has ordered a 57,000 dwt bulker from Chinese shipbulder JES International. The vessel is due to be delivered before 1 July 2011. Meanwhile Hong Kong owner Great Dragon International Shipping has also ordere...
Marseille: CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launch of the NEW CIMEX 2 service linking Asia /China to India and Pakistan, operated in partnership with Maersk Line. The service will deploy six vessels of 5,500TEUs and offer the fastest transit times on the market - 15 days between Shanghai and Pipavav, says CMA CGM. From Pipavav there will be access to the ...
U.S. agricultural exporters have again ranked APL the world’s top container shipping line. At ceremonies here last night, the Washington, D.C.-based Agriculture Transportation Coalition said the carrier finished atop its shipper satisfaction survey for the third time in four years. The achievement was commemorated by a plaque presented to AP...
The Kalmar DCF70-40E is the latest and final machine to join Cargotec’s range of ‘F’-generation counterbalance equipment. The new empty container handler (ECH) features a cleaner engine with better fuel efficiency; new hydraulic and electrical systems; improved maintenance intervals; a more ergonomic cabin; and a state-of-the-art diagnosti...
DUBAI-based shipping and logistics services provider GAC has been named Shipping Agent of the Year at the Supply Chain & Transport (SCAT) Awards 2010 for the second year running. Organised by the ITP Publishing Group, the annual awards for the Middle East's transport and logistics industry has established itself as the benchmark for excellence with...
RUSSIA's biggest container shipping company, Fesco, has appointed Mike Evans as president of Seattle-based Fesco Agencies North America, replacing Aspi Rostami, who stays on as advisor. Mr Evans, a 20-year veteran of the company, most recently worked as director of sales and marketing. In his new role, he is responsible for the overall direction of Fes...
Port of Tallinn is the biggest port authority in Estonia and as far as both cargo and passenger traffic are taken into account, the biggest port on the shores of the Baltic Sea.
Qingdao Saint Voyage Logistics Inc. (SVL) is an Experienced International Shi