Mr. Mohammed Bello Koko is the acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) since May. In this interview, he speaks about how NPA… Read More »Bigger Vessels to Berth in Nigeria As Ports’ Efficiency Rise
US container port infrastructure is facing heavy strain in August as the country is expected to receive a record volume of goods cargoes amid restocking… Read More »US container import volumes to peak in August at record 2.37 million TEUs: NRF
While countries continue to gripe about containers shortage amid the global pandemic, the world’s largest Shanghai port announced on Tuesday the launch of a new… Read More »Shanghai port launches Northeast Asia empty container transportation center
In the second quarter of 2021, A.P. Moller – Maersk continued to deliver strong growth and profitability, with record-breaking performance marking the 12th quarter of… Read More »Maersk Enjoys 58% Revenue Growth in Q2, Thanks to Volume Rebound, Freight Rate Increase
The Valencia Containerised Freight Index (VCFI) continues its upward trend and grew by 9.19% in July. It stands at 427,43 points, the highest figure since… Read More »Freight rates continue to rise due to the container shortage and the economic pull of the USA
Head of the Suez Canal Authority Osama Rabie said on Wednesday that around 1670 ships have passed the Suez Canal in July. He said a… Read More »1670 ships passed through Suez Canal in July: SCA chief
Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) subsidiary operating at the Port of Umm Qasr in Iraq, recently handled its three millionth… Read More »ICTSI Iraq hits 3 million TEU milestone
There is no COVID-era surge in global cargo demand. There’s a lengthy albeit temporary spike in congestion compounded by a localized, stimulus-and-savings-driven demand boom in… Read More »Global Demand Isn’t Booming. So Why Are Shipping Rates This High?
In recent years, satellites have become a crucial ally for cargo ships, submarines, and other maritime vessels. When land communications are down, due to issues… Read More »SatComms in The Cargo Ship Industry: How Can It Improve Efficiency And Connectivity?
Container freight rates continue to break records, with new data showing a further massive spike on the key Asia to Europe and Asia to US… Read More »Freight Rates Continue To Rocket With No End In Sight To Container Crisis
