Tag: container shipping

Sanmar delivers ninth tugboat to global operator P&O Maritime Logistics

NewBuildsNovember 24, 2025

The Sırapınar Class are compact sister vessels to Sanmar’s best-selling Boğacay Class tugs.

Royal T Shipyards celebrates launch and christening of 10th LABRAX vessel

NewBuildsNovember 23, 2025

The vessel will undergo final outfitting at Royal T Shipyards in Kampen before heading to Harlingen for sea trials and delivery later this year.

Singapore port handles lesser containers in February

PortsMarch 14, 2019

The port of Singapore has handled lower container volumes in February, according to preliminary estimates released by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Middle East set to receive 20,000 teu ships for the first time

Merchant NavyJanuary 24, 2019

Ports in the Middle East are set to receive 20,000 teu ships for the first time. Ocean Alliance, the container shipping grouping

Container shipping enhances IT and communications with VSAT

Cyber SecurityJanuary 19, 2019

A Norwegian container ship owner is investing in VSAT and IT management to improve communications and cyber security while reducing

South Korean Government to trial blockchain for container shipping

DigitalizationDecember 20, 2018

Two South Korean government ministries are exploring blockchain’s potential to bring new efficiencies to marine logistics to handle container shipping and make it efficient

In an Industry First, CMA CGM Offers Guaranteed Online Rates

Merchant NavyDecember 6, 2018

Number-four ocean carrier CMA CGM has launched what it describes as the first online rate service offering "guaranteed prices within seconds" for container shipping on major trade lanes.

China’s Biggest Shipping Company Opens in Bosnia

Merchant NavySeptember 26, 2018

COSCO shipping lines, China’s largest state-owned international and domestic container shipping and related services company, is opening its first branch in Sarajevo.