Volumes in every major shipping sector took a hit in 2023, according to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges results, as war hit supply chains in both Ukraine and latterly the Middle East, sending inflation spiralling in the US and Europe and deflating demand.
RightShip is partnering with Brazil’s Port of Sudeste, in Itaguai, Rio de Janeiro, to utilise its Maritime Emissions Portal (MEP) for the first time in the Latin American region.
Former Port of Salalah chief Mark Hardiman has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Malaysia.
Maritime Hub Abu Dhabi has been officially launched to promote public-private sector co-operation and sustainability goals.
PSA Mumbai has become India’s first container terminal powered by 100% renewable energy with the commissioning of its 7.8MW solar farm with O2 Power.
Maersk, the City of Yokohama, and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of green methanol bunkering infrastructure at the Port of Yokohama, Japan.
AD Ports Noatum Terminals, the terminals operations business of Noatum Group, has acquired 100% ownership of APM Terminals Castellón in Spain for $110 million.
The Chinese port of Shanghai maintained the title as the world’s busiest container port in 2023 with a 3.6% increase in volumes.
We’ve all heard of copy watches and fake designer handbags, but it seems counterfeiting even extends to ship’s pilot ladders.