Antonis Karamalegkos
MSC giant ship knocks down crane in Valencia
A crane in the port of Valencia was demolished when the 23,000TEU container ship MSC Mia collided with it while manoeuvring on the morning...
Golden Week transpacific blankings reach Covid-19 peak levels
The capacity reductions which have been already decided by the shipping lines amidst the upcoming Chinese Golden Week are at similar levels to the...
Singapore fire experts await return of MOL Charisma
The MOL Charisma is sailing to Singapore where experts will investigate the hold fire incident, which took place off Sri Lanka on 1 September.
MOL...
MOL Charisma cargo condition still unknown
Undamaged cargo on the MOL Charisma, which suffered a cargo fire on 1 September off Sri Lanka, remains on board the vessel while the...
Digitalisation given fresh impetus by Covid, but the logic was pre-pandemic
Shipping’s main challenge is to use the massive introduction of the digital tools, caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, to accelerate the development of safety...
Another Costamare scrapping comes after demolition market upturn
Hong Kong Convention compliant ship-breaking is receiving more green recycling enquiries, especially for container ships, according to a Braemar shipbroker analyst.
One of the ships...
Acquisitions bolster DP World’s interim results
Global logistics solutions provider, DP World has unveiled the acquisition of several feeder and regional trade operators, amid the announcement of its half-year results.
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Sustainability is key to Yang Ming’s green strategy
The taiwan-based carrier, Yang Ming (YM), has formulated several long term strategies that it says will meet the environmental targets set by the International...
Zero carbon shipping research centre opens in Denmark
A group of leading industry companies has launched the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, a non-profit organisation aiming to reduce the...
MSC and CMA CGM join forces on NEMO service
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and CMA CGM have updated their jointly operated NEMO service, which now connects North Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, South Asia,...
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The Indian Ocean Rivalry
The Indian Ocean has emerged as a strategic theater of competition between two Asian giants: India and China.
India’s recent developments indicate a rapid expansion...
Statkraft advances plans for green hydrogen scheme at Hunterston
Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy has proposed the development of a green hydrogen facility at Hunterston, the former coal terminal in Ayrshire.
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Port of Bilbao wraps up busiest month for cruise traffic
May has marked a record month for cruise activity at the Port of Bilbao’s terminal in Getxo, with 18 cruise ship calls bringing over...
Tripoli port shutdown sparks maritime crisis in Libya
Libya’s shipping sector is teetering on the edge of collapse as fresh waves of political violence erupt in Tripoli, crippling key port operations and...