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Musical chairs on the Channel

No sooner had P&O Ferries announced that its  freight space charter deal with rival Dover-Calais operator Irish Ferries would go live in  August but DFDS said it would cancel its existing similar deal with P&O. The Danish-owned operator said that with P&O Ferries’ additional and separate space charter agreement with Irish Ferries, “the terms of a continuing space charter arrangement would change”. It said that “Although the space charter agreement has ... [+]

Jon Lewis to chair ABP

Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed Jonathan (Jon) Lewis (pictured, right) as its new chair, succeeding Dr Phil Nolan (left) who is standing down. Jon Lewis has held chief executive roles at AmecFosterWheeler and, most recently, Capita. He is also currently a non-executive director of ... [+]

ECU to offer LCL from Nigeria

Allcargo Logistics’ LCL consolidation arm ECU Worldwide has partnered with SIFAX Shipping Company to offer LCL consolidation services for Nigerian exports. ECU Worldwide says it is the only company in the country to offer outbound LCL services which will serve unmet demand for cost-effective transportation and ... [+]

CMA CGM awards to support innovation in shipping

CMA CGM is launching an international competition to support the best startups in maritime transport, logistics, and media. From July 23 to September 15, 2024, entrepreneurs worldwide in these three sectors are invited to apply for the CGM Startup Awards, via the ZEBOX website. Winners ... [+]

CrowdStrike fallout set to tighten freight rates – updated

The CrowdStrike failure that led to global IT outages across the world on 19 July could have a longer-term impact on the logistics industry, says an airfreight rates expert. While news channels reported on 22 July that many of the computers and other devices that had ... [+]

Dublin submits expansion plans

Dublin Port Company has submitted a planning application to An Bord Pleanála for a 15-year permission for its 3FM Project, the third and final part of its Masterplan 2040 scheme. The 3FM Project includes the construction of a new bridge across the River Liffey as part ... [+]

DP World and Evyap join forces to create Turkish mega-hub

DP World has united its Yarimca port with Evyap Group’s Evyapport to create a new international logistics hub on the Marmara Sea, about 80km east of Istanbul. DP World Evyap aims to meet increasing demand for logistics in the region and open up new sectors and ... [+]

Strong first half for Antwerp-Bruges, Rotterdam stays steady

Total throughput of Port of Antwerp-Bruges was 143.2 million tonnes in the first six months of 2024, an increase of 3% compared to 2023. The upward trend started in the first quarter and was driven by increased demand for container transport, but is now extending ... [+]

CMA CGM partners with Google in AI revolution

Shipping and logistics company CMA CGM has signed a partnership with Google to accelerate integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across its worldwide operations. It says that by leveraging Google's proven AI solutions and insights from experts, it will empower its employees with programs and to assist ... [+]

Dublin wins EU funds for new ro ro berths

Dublin Port’s MP2 Project has won €73.8 million in funding from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility for Transport programme. The scheme will increase capacity, construct new berths and install shore-to-ship power. The CEF Transport funding, one of 134 projects within a €7 billion EU investment, will be ... [+]