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At the end of last year, the Board of the Freeport of Riga approved a new port development programme for the upcoming decade, which was presented to representatives of media and involved parties last week. The Development Programme 2019-2028 provides for significantly expanded operations at …

7th Consecutive Month Above 800,000 TEU Mark, 5.4% Increase Over Last January SAN PEDRO, Calif. – February 13, 2019 – The Port of Los Angeles processed 852,449 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in January, the busiest January in the Port’s 112-year history. The volumes represent a 5.4 percent jump …

At 469.0 million tonnes, the port of Rotterdam’s total throughput volume ended up slightly higher in 2018 than in 2017, which was itself a record year (467.4 million tonnes). Container transhipment was the engine of growth again, with a 4.5% increase in tonnage. Measured in …

An international Caribbean shipping service has recently unlocked multiple routes to the Port of Hull, handling thousands of tonnes of breakbulk and project cargo per year. Europe Caribbean Line (ECL) represented in the UK by Baltic and European Shipping, saw its first call at ABP’s …

The World Container Index assessed by Drewry, a composite of container freight rates on 8 major routes to/from the US, Europe and Asia is up 1.1% to $1,682.67 per 40ft container (updated Thursday, 14 February 2019).   Two-year spot freight rate trend for the World …

Here are seven lead generation tips for freight forwarders:   1. Study your competition and make a difference: In the business world, you have to be constantly studying your competition and your position regarding the market. Take a look at what your competitors are doing on the …

Cambodia has unveiled some measures to support local manufacturers and exporters if the European Union (EU) temporarily strips trade preferences from the kingdom. The EU began on Tuesday, Feb 12, the 18-month process that could lead to the temporary suspension of Cambodia’s duty-free trading access …

Hong Kong’s port, which once vied with rival Singapore for global dominance, has slipped out of the world’s top five busiest shipping container terminals for the first time, new data has revealed. The bustling southern Chinese financial hub owes its very existence to its ideal …

The first export train laden with Belarusian goods embarked on a journey to China’s Nanchang from Orsha along the New Silk Road route, Belarus 1 TV channel informed on 12 February. The cargo will total almost 1,000 tonnes. The train comprises 41 containers which will …

14 Feb 2019 – Singapore – “MOL TRIBUTE”, operated by Ocean Network Express (ONE), renewed a loading record with 19190 TEUs (including 38 TEUs void slots). The previous loading record was 18767 TEUs by “MOL TRADITION” in late December 2018. “MOL TRIBUTE”, which is deployed …

The Port of Long Beach hovered near record container cargo levels to begin the new year. In January, dockworkers handled 657,286 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), a 0.1 percent decrease compared to the Port’s all-time January record set in 2018, which turned out to be the …

MSC’s announcement about its participation in Seafood Expo North America: Did you know that when transporting frozen fish, it’s crucial that the boxes are packed tightly to form a solid block, leaving room between the walls of the unit? This allows air to freely circulate …

Press release of Port of Marseille-Fos: Globalization does not simply mean more ships; it also means more information flows. No wonder that data traffic is predicted to grow at a rate of 45% per year over the next decade. This dramatic increase in volume, along …

Press release of Port of Rotterdam: Anyone following the news frequently comes across reports about an approaching recession, or even a crisis. Anton Pil from JP Morgan, Harvard Professor Carmen Reinhart and economist Paul Krugman – to name but a few. They are all concerned …

APL VANCOUVER is now en-route to Singapore. The vessel was cleared for departure on February 12th following inspections by the Salvage team and Class surveyor. Additional safety measures have been provided for its voyage to Singapore, including an escort tug. The incident on board the …

Hapag-Lloyd will adjust the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for all container types originating from: World to Tin Can Island and Apapa (Nigeria) Effective March 1, 2019 until further notice for all origins (excluding USA) and March 15, 2019 until further notice for USA origin, the PSS will …

CMA CGM informs its customers of the following General Rate Restoration :   Effective March 1st, 2019 (B/L date): From India West Coast To Mombasa, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Quantum: USD 150/TEU All cargo dry, OOG and breakbulk  

Signing a supply agreement with Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science (Hitachi High-Tech), Wilhelmsen will supply Hitachi High-Tech’s industry-leading handheld XRF analyzers to the maritime market, enabling vessel crews to accurately and efficiently test the sulphur content of their fuel, on the spot. With the International Maritime …

Due to port congestion and labor shortages in Le Havre, France the European Costal Schedule of the M/V “Cap San Sounio” Voyage 8149N / 9106S will be amended as follows: Rotterdam: February 5, 2019 – Tuesday 14:00 hrs. London: February 7, 2019 – Thursday 04.30 hrs. Hamburg: …

The second Indian container ship has entered the Iranian port of Chabahar, said Behrooz Aghaei, director general of the Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Trend reports referring to Mehr News Agency. According to Aghaei, the INTER SYDNEY vessel is the …