Port of Salalah in Oman has launched a multi-modal service connecting to the Saudi Port of Jeddah as an alternative to rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope.
Diversions of container ships via the Cape of Good Hope has resulted in a continuous reconfiguration of port calls and vessel sizes on services as carriers adjust Asia to Europe loops to cope with the latest demands.
IHI Corporation, Hokkaido Electric Power, Hokkaido Mitsui Chemicals, Marubeni Corporation, Mitsui & Co. and Tomakomai Futo have started a joint study to set up an ammonia supply chain.
Fast growing container line SeaLead has shifted senior executive Ashok Pillay into a new role as Managing Director for North and Southeast Asia as it looks to expand in the region.