Petrobras terminal faces invasion threat
12/01/2023
Staff at state-run Petrobras (PETR4.SA) are aware of a potential plan to invade its Transpetro terminal located in the Maceio port
Staff at state-run Petrobras (PETR4.SA) are aware of a potential plan to invade its Transpetro terminal located in the Maceio port
Cargo shipping is the transport of goods by ships from one location to another
Singapore has retained its place at the top of the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development (ISCD) Index, according to the Baltic Exchange.
CargoSmart has announced the official execution of the Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) Services Agreement with CMA CGM, COSCO Shipping, COSCO Shipping Ports (CSP), Hapag-Lloyd, Hutchison Ports, OOCL, Port of Qingdao, PSA International and Shanghai International Port Group.
International Container Terminal Services Incorporated (ICTSI) has chosen leading IT firm JLT Mobile to deploy the VERSO 12 computers at its container terminals in Papua New Guinea.
Ocean Network Express (ONE), the container shipping alliance formed between Japanese liners MOL, NYK and K Line, has officially taken delivery of the ‘ONE Cygnus’, its latest 14,000 TEU vessel and last in the series of seven new builds that began in June 2018.
The Danish Maritime Authority has revealed that it is developing the world’s first digital shipping register, with the platform expected to arrive by 2020
MSC Gayane, which was found to be carrying nearly 20 tons of cocaine in a $1.3 billion drug bust launched at the Port of Philadelphia, has been seized
Digital and automation specialists Real-Time Business Solutions (RBS) are at the forefront of the technological trends that are shaping ports, terminals and the wider maritime industry. The company has contributed a number of exclusive insights to PTI on subjects such as the Internet of Things, Cloud technology and automation.
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) have broken the record for the world’s biggest container ship after the 23,000 TEU MSC Gulsun was delivered on July 8, 2019.
Wärtsilä has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry to support the growth of its exhaust gas cleaning systems
APM Terminals Gothenburg (APMT) has announced that its new standard procedures for container lashing, which includes what it describes as ‘Lean’ methodology, has cut quay crane waiting times by approximately 90%.
CMA CGM-owned company has announced that it has successfully completed the first simultaneous operations LNG bunkering on a container vessel in Europe
The MEI CHENG 866, a Chinese-flagged containership, ran aground and sank in the early hours of July 4, 2019, after being caught in a storm in the Gulf of Tonkin, according to reports.
The Ports of Auckland has said it will launch a staged automation process, starting with its Northern Berth which is due to begin in February 2020, according to a new video.
At PTI we would like to wish all its American readers and partners a very happy 4th July. To mark the event, we have taken a quick look at the three biggest ports in the US and reviewed their fortunes in 2019.
China is the strongest country in the maritime world, boasting six out of the ten busiest ports in the world and close economic connections with the three of the remaining four – Singapore, Busan and Hong Kong.
Hapag-Lloyd, the fifth biggest container shipping line in the world by market share, has placed a record order for 13,420 refrigerated containers, known as reefers, which are set for delivery in November 2019.
Hutchison Ports, one of the world’s leading terminal operators, has announced that its ICAVE terminal at the Port of Veracruz, Mexico, has officially begun operations
Navis has announced a new partnership with leading shipping line Yang Ming, ship owner China Navigation and vessel manager Eastern Pacific
Sail-powered cargo ships, the latest potential eco-friendly innovation for the maritime industry, appears to be a step closer to being a reality after NEOLINE, a shipping company committed to pioneering green technologies, awarded the contract to build its first vessels to Neopolia.
Virgin Hyperloop One have released a video of ‘Hyperloop on the Hill’ even Washington DC, where it demonstrated the potential of the high-speed transportation technology to members of the US Congress.
Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express (ONE), the fifth and sixth biggest container lines by market share in the world, have joined TradeLens, Maersk and IBM’s blockchain-enabled digital supply chain platform.
The Port of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, has struck a partnership with Indian company FreightBro as part of an initiative to accelerate the digital transformation of shipping and the wider supply chain.
US President Donald Trump claimed the US was winning its trade war with China after a temporary truce was reached with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan.
Hyundai Merchant Marine has officially joined THE Alliance, a group of carriers that includes Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express and Yang Ming
Ericsson, world leaders in digital communication software, has unveiled a new Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) on an end-to-end, standalone 5G network as part of a collaboration with China Mobile.
DP World, one of the world’s leading port and terminal operators, has acquired logistics company Topaz Energy & Marine in a deal worth USD $1.1 billion
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PSA International has released a video showcasing how it aims to turn the Tuas Port in the center of the global supply chain by incorporating state-of-the-art technology.
The Port of Rotterdam has released a new video detailing the potential of its ‘Floating Lab’, a waterborne hi-tech lab that collects field data with the goal of developing smart port applications and autonomous shipping solutions.
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has announced its plan to issue “Sustainability Bonds” for the financing of a series of green projects
Tanger Med, the busiest port in the Mediterranean, has officially launched the third phase of its expansion in the shape of Tanger Med port 2 in a ceremony led by Mohammed VI, King of Morroco, and further strengthened its position as the most innovative port in Africa and as a major trade hub.
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has announced it will invest more than US$ 3.98 million (€3.5 million) in the Dordrecht Inland Seaport in order to make it “complete, vital and future-proof”.
Singaporean terminal operator PSA International has appointed telecommunications specialists Singtel and M1 to conduct 5G trials in a move designed to grow the performance and capability of maritime operations through smart technology in a live environment.
APM Terminals will move ahead with plans to automate its terminal at the Port of Los Angeles
Virgin Hyperloop One showcased the potential of its high-speed, industry-leading technology to members of Congress in Washington D.C on June 26, 2019, at an event called ‘Hyperloop on the Hill’ as part of efforts to broaden its support for the revolutionary mode of passenger and cargo transportation.
A vessel operated by leading carrier Ocean Network Express has aided a combined rescue operation, saving 6 crew members from a sinking coastal vessel
Cargotec company MacGregor has agreed a deal with MSC and Guangzhou Wenchong Dockyard to upgrade cargo systems
NEXT Trucking, a FreightTech pioneer that connects shippers and carriers, has struck an agreement to open an 18-acre drayage facility to ease congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the two largest seaports in the US.
Navis has announced that COSCO-owned carrier Orient Overseas Container Line has chosen to equip its vessel fleet with Navis’ StowMan software
Maersk has announced the launch of a digital service that simplifies supply chains and provides customers with a cargo loading guarantee at a fixed price
Ericsson and Etisalat have released a new video showcasing the potential of 5G, the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and automation which we were recently on display at the Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona.
A.P. Moeller Maersk (Maersk) has signed a deal with Bollore Logistics, leaders in international logistics and supply chain management, to cut CO2 emissions from 20% per container transported by 2025.
PTI once again interviewed some of the industry’s finest minds on what to expect in the near future
Following on from recent insights into Cloud technology and the Internet-of-Things, Real-Time Business Solutions (RBS) have once again looked at one of the biggest themes in the maritime industry, namely the Fourth Industrial Revolution and how it might affect container handling.
The world’s shipping lanes, upon which the global economy depends, are getting busier every year, driven by rapid increases in e-commerce and the opening up of new markets. Consequently, ports and terminals are being constantly being made to handle greater numbers of goods as ships get bigger.
APM Terminals (APMT) has released a video titled ‘Women at Work, APM Terminals Apapa’ as part of its efforts to build an inclusive workplace in the terminal.
Hapag-Lloyd, the fifth biggest container shipping line in the world and Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Marine Corp have put in spate orders to Asian yards for more than a dozen mega-container ships, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The maritime industry will feel the impact of the International Maritime Organization’s sulphur regulations for “at least a year”, says iContainers
