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Rotterdam tonnage down but containers rise

Total throughput at the port of Rotterdam fell by 1.4% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year, to 110.1 million tonnes compared to 111.7mt in the first quarter of 2023. The decline was mainly due to lower throughput of coal, crude oil and oil products. But container traffic increased by 3.3% , from 31.5mt to 32.5mt and by 2.0% in TEUs, to 3.3 million ... [+]

Ports are vital to reach UK trade potential, says Logistics UK

Logistics UK warned that the UK’s international trade connections have fallen behind its competitors in recent years, in its response to the ‘Build It In Britain’” pledge by the Labour Party on 17 April Deputy policy director Michelle Gardner said it was vital that there is ... [+]

New chief for World Shipping Council

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has appointed Joe Kramek as its new president and chief executive, taking over from John Butler who is retiring at the end of July. Joe Kramek brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, having served as ... [+]

DFDS probes hydrogen potential

DFDS has been working with H2 Energy to analyse the feasibility of retrofitting large ferries with a hydrogen propulsion system, supported by the Danish Maritime Fund. Green Hydrogen can be produced with water and renewable energy only and because of its high energy content, could ... [+]

Red Sea shipping attacks tail off but airfreight costs on the rise

Houthi rebels are continuing to affect shipping in the Red Sea but attacks are beginning to slow, says visibility firm Project44. Over 400 airstrikes on targets in Yemen by the US and Britain have killed 37, and it is likely that the persistent counterattacks have ... [+]

ONE helps customers cut the carbon

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is offering a ONE LEAF+ shipping service that allows customers to manage their own emissions and minimise environmental impact. The Japanese-owned shipping consortium will deploy alternative fuels on designated vessels, allowing customers to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions on their shipments. Customers also ... [+]

CMA CGM to move 1000teu for World Food Programme

The CMA CGM Foundation has signed a strategic partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) to help provide life-saving assistance in conflict and disasters. Under the Containers of Hope program, the Foundation will transport 1,000teu per year free of charge to support the WFP’s operations, around ... [+]

Antwerp-Bruges grows again

Total cargo throughput of Port of Antwerp-Bruges was up 2.4% in the first quarter of the year compared the same period in 2023, at 70.4 million tonnes. The twin Belgian gateway saw a return to growth in container throughput, of 8.6% in tonnes and 6% ... [+]

Hapag-Lloyd to convert ships to methanol

Hapag-Lloyd has signed a partnership with Seaspan Corporation to convert five 10,100teu ships currently on long-term charter to dual-fuel engines capable of using methanol. The work is expected to take 80-90 days per vessel starting in the first quarter of 2026 and the total investment ... [+]

AV Dawson gains RoSPA gold

AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough has gained a Gold award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Companies who receive a RoSPA award are recognised as being world leaders in health and safety, demonstrating well developed management systems and ... [+]

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