CMA CGM launches new cargo loading solution
CMA CGM, the fourth largest container shipping line in the world by market share, has launched SEAPRIORITY Go, a new solution that offers priority for goods during the loading of vessels.
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Which ports have been most affected by coronavirus?
The coronavirus was officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 12 March 2020. Following the escalation of the crisis Port Technology International (PTI) details which ports have been most heavily affected by the impact of the coronavirus, or COVID-19.
COSCO-owned OOCL orders mega-ship fleet
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has ordered five new 23,000 TEU container vessels from two of COSCO's shipbuilding yards.
CMA CGM forecasts swift coronavirus recovery
CMA CGM, the fourth biggest container shipping line in the world, has reported an upturn in business in China following the coronavirus outbreak.
Major carrier coalition releases cyber-security guide
The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), the initiative established to increase digitalisation in the shipping industry, has published its cyber-security implementation guide in readiness for upcoming international regulation.
Eco Marine Power completes green vessel demonstration
Japanese technology company Eco Marine Power has said EnergySail, its sail-assisted and solar-powered propulsion shipping device has been unveiled at its test centre.
CMA CGM: Chinese ports enter coronavirus recovery phase
CMA CGM, the fourth largest container shipping line in the world by market share, has said cargo traffic at major Chinese ports is recovering after the congestion caused by coronavirus.
Maersk launches new India-Europe cold chain
A.P. Moeller-Maersk (Maersk), the largest container shipping line in the world by market share, has unveiled a new end-to-end logistics solution between grapes' exporters in India and Northern Europe.
HMM puts underwater robots to work
Korean container shipping line Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has announced plans to utilize underwater robots for cleaning its vessels' hulls.
Mega-vessels transform China into world’s biggest container shipping nation
China is the biggest nation in the container shipping after overtaking Germany in terms of total TEU, according to data from the German Shipowners' Association or Verband Deutscher Reeder (VDR).
Port authorities vow to heavily enforce latest IMO rules
The US Coast Guard (USCG) and many of its international counterparts have said they will clamp down heavily on vessels that break the latest IMO rules on the carriage of non-compliant fuel.
Smart Maritime Council agrees data standards
The Smart Maritime Council has announced it will support the use of ISO 19848 data standard for ship board machinery and equipment.
