The Unifeeder Group has signed a long-term time-charter agreement for two new methanol-capable container feeder vessels and has an option for an additional two similar vessels. German-based ship owners, Elbdeich Reederei, will build and manage the 1250 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) vessels which will be delivered in 2026. Unifeeder GroupContinue Reading
BSSC Radiators recently became the only radiator manufacturer in South Africa to receive a Local Content Verification Certificate from the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). As one of the major radiator suppliers to mines and transportation entities in the country, the certification validates the company’s local content status in lineContinue Reading
Earlier this month, a partnership of leading automotive technology companies confirmed its aim to radically overhaul the architecture of clean hydrogen powertrains to create a new and commercially competitive 44-tonne proof-of-concept truck for heavy goods vehicle manufacturers and operators. With funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre, together Viritech, Horiba MiraContinue Reading
Royal Bodewes is pleased to announce that Aasen Shipping has ordered three new hybrid powered methanol-ready self-dischargers. Delivery of the vessels is set for December 2025, April 2026 and September 2026. The order of three new hybrid powered methanol-ready self-dischargers followed after Royal Bodewes successfully built ‘Aasfjell’ and ‘Aasfoss’, whichContinue Reading
Designing shiploading systems is never easy, especially when it comes to finding the best possible solution for a particular operation. Quite often, port terminals are forced to implement a specific solution due to pre-existing conditions — such as the availability of space, existing and planned infrastructure — as well asContinue Reading
CMA CGM’s proposed acquisition of Bolloré Logistics could be “poison” for small and medium-sized freight forwarders, squeezed in an ever-tightening market sector. According to Xeneta chief analyst Peter Sand, major carriers like CMA CGM and Maersk are continuing to “enter the traditional home turf of freight forwarders”. Now, in aContinue Reading
PACT is a new service on the online port portal MyPort for outgoing sea vessels from agents and terminals in the Amsterdam port. Sea shipping By sharing smart data with each other, we make the port more predictable and aim to reduce delays. The initiative originated during a Port PerformanceContinue Reading
FedEx could soon be under pressure to keep its freighters in the air with pilots considering strike action. FedEx Express pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), have announced that the voting window for a strike authorisation ballot will open on April 18. “Mediated negotiations for aContinue Reading
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) is a leading provider of air cargo services to the pharmaceutical industry, recognizing the unique and complex challenges faced by this industry. We are committed to providing reliable solutions that support the timely and efficient delivery of life-saving drugs to patients worldwide. MaintainingContinue Reading
CEMEX has completed a significant investment into its rail solutions facility at Somercotes, Derbyshire. This development was undertaken to meet increasing customer demand for its concrete bearers for switches and crossings. As a result of this investment, CEMEX will be able to manufacture an additional 18,000 linear metres of bearersContinue Reading
