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Bunker index remains stable in key regions
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Apologies to readers looking for the MABUX bunker index yesterday, we had technical issues that have now been resolved and so we are publishing...
CCTC fixes larger cranes, adding capacity, in Keelung
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China Container Terminal Corporation (CCTC) will spend close to US$7 million to fix new cranes at its terminals in Keelung ports to cater to...
South Korea’s container ports secure additional storage sites
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The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of South Korea said on 7 February 2020 that alternative container storage sites have been secured, alleviating the...
LA and Long Beach set to impose clean air levy for trucks
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Both the Harbour Commissions from the US west coast ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are considering a levy on more polluting trucks...
Oil price hikes push bunker costs
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The price of crude has seen an uptick in the price of marine bunkers also, with both West Texas Intermediate and Brent Crude, the...
Haropa offers loyalty cashback as dockers’ action continues
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French port group Haropa, which includes leading French facility Le Havre, is to offer container shipping companies loyalty bonuses to encourage them to continue...
Fuel prices stabilise again
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In the topsy turvy world of bunker fuel prices today has been a relatively quiet day. Overall fuel prices have stabilised after a significant...
HOYER reaches 20,000 Smart Tank milestone
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The world of smart logistics is continuing to grow at a fast pace, with new technologies and innovations ensuring constant change. Since its announcement...
Daily container freight Index launched by Baltic and Freightos
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Spot ocean rates will be tracked in real-time for the first time following the launch of the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) by the Baltic...
S. Korean ports overwhelmed as coronavirus stalls cargo throughput
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Authorities in the South Korean ports of Busan and Incheon are planning to move excess container cargoes to idle sites as the novel coronavirus...
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