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
In cooperation with ArcelorMittal and DB Cargo, Innofreight has built two partially automated unloading machines for the steel mill in Eisenhüttenstadt, Germany. (Photo: Deutsche Bahn AG, Volker Emersleben, Innofreight) This is the first time a steel mill has switched its entire raw materials supply to Innofreight technology. Each of theContinue Reading
The prototype JNA-X Box Wagon, which has now successfully completed the audit and inspection process, is the first to roll off the production line in Romania. It is part of the agreement for 50 new box wagons announced in March this year between Porterbrook, GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Greenbrier. TheContinue Reading
Hiab, part of Cargotec, has introduced a new advanced HIAB railway loader crane range with the new SPACEevo control system. A Hiab loader crane in operation with Spanish rail infrastructure company ADIF With the closing down of its Kalmar heavy cranes business, Cargotec is reliant on Kalmar reach stackers andContinue Reading
