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APM Terminals, Hateco sign deal to study Vietnam rail terminals
Investing.com -- APM Terminals and Vietnam’s Hateco Group signed a non-binding agreement on Tuesday to study the development and operation of railway freight terminals in northern Vietnam, according to the Vietnamese government. The agreement was signed during Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam’s visit to Denmark. APM Terminals operates as the ports division of Denmark’s .
Panama perėmė kanalo uostų kontrolę
„Panamos jūrų administracija perėmė savo uostus ir garantuoja veiklos tęstinumą“, – pareiškė uostų direktorius Maxas Florezas (Maksas Florezas). Teismo sprendimas buvo priimtas praėjus metams po to, kai JAV prezidentas Donaldas Trumpas (Donaldas Trampas) pagrasino užimti šį itin svarbų vandens kelią, kuriuo gabenama apie 40 proc. JAV konteinerių srauto ir maždaug 5 proc. tarptautinės prekybos srautų, teigdamas, kad jį kontroliuoja Kinija.
Expansion at the Port of Mobile Intermodal Rail Facility Moves Forward with Support from the Industrial Development Board
Expansion at the Port of Mobile Intermodal Rail Facility Moves Forward with Support from the Industrial Development Board MOBILE, Ala., September 22, 2025 – Construction is moving forward on previously announced plans to expand and modernize the Port of Mobile’s Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF).
The Swedish Club warns geopolitical volatility is the new normal for marine insurance
2025-08-12 The Swedish Club warns geopolitical volatility is the new normal for marine insurance The shipping industry must accept that geopolitical instability is now a permanent part of the operating environment, according to Thomas Nordberg, Managing Director of The Swedish Club. With global tensions affecting shipping routes, contract structures and investment markets, the role of marine insurers is shifting.
Seaspan Energy & Anew Climate partner to deliver lower carbon marine fuel
2025-08-12 Seaspan Energy & Anew Climate partner to deliver lower carbon marine fuel Seaspan Energy (Seaspan) and Anew Climate (Anew) have entered into a strategic agreement to offer delivery of renewable liquefied natural gas (R-LNG) to customers on the North American West Coast.
Asyad Shipping Records Net Profit Growth in 2024
2025-08-10 Asyad Shipping Records Net Profit Growth in 2024 Asyad Shipping, a subsidiary of Asyad Group, announced robust financial performance for the year 2024, recording a 31% increase in net profit compared to the previous year. The company’s total assets reached OMR 1 billion, underscoring the success of its balanced investment strategies and the resilience of operations sustained over more than two decades.
APM Terminals Poti, Biodiesel Georgia sign MOU to reduce port’s carbon footprint
APM Terminals Poti in the Eastern European country of Georgia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Biodiesel Georgia LLC, marking the start of a joint initiative aimed at reducing the port’s carbon footprint through the use of biodiesel. Under the MOU, APM Terminals Poti plans to purchase biodiesel from the company to blend with petroleum diesel currently used in its machinery.
Fremantle Ports braces for two-day strike
Fremantle Ports in Western Australia will face a two-day strike as vessel traffic service officers and small craft personnel plan to stage a 48-hour protected industrial action starting on Sunday, 18 August. The move is being announced as the Australian Maritime Officers Union has flagged industrial action with the port authority, which came after the union expressed dissatisfaction with the progress of contract talks with Fremantle Ports.
Römer on the rails
German brake manufacturer Römer Fördertechnik GmbH is having success with clamps, buffers and rollers. Speaking to WorldCargo News Römer CEO Christiane Römer said the company has been building market share by focusing on these product areas.
East Coast strike’s duration key to impact; two-week disruption could push recovery into 2025
As the possibility of a strike on the East Coast looms, its potential impact on the US economy and global trade is under scrutiny. Even though, historically, an East Coast strike is unlikely, shippers are hedging their bets on an early peak season, stockpiling inventories, and moving their cargo to West Coast ports such as the Port of Los Angeles. The 6-year agreement between US East Coast port workers’ union, ILA, and the terminals organization, USMX, expires on September 30, 2024.
Ningbo Beilun container terminal resumes operations after explosion
The Ningbo Beilun Phase III Terminal, located in one of the busiest ports in the world, resumed operations on 12 August, following a temporary closure over the weekend as authorities responded to the explosion aboard the Liberian-flagged container ship, YM Mobility. The terminal had been temporarily closed as authorities responded to the incident and worked on dousing the fire aboard the vessel.
Seroka addresses power disruptions at Port of LA amid decarbonisation concerns
Over the past year, the Port of Angeles has experienced several power interruptions, most of which are brief surges lasting only seconds. Despite their short duration, these disruptions necessitate significant downtime for industrial equipment. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that these power supply glitches might hinder the port’s plans to phase out diesel-powered machinery by 2030.
Hapag-Lloyd H1 2024 revenues decrease
Hapag-Lloyd concluded the first half of 2024 with a Group EBITDA of US$2 billion (€1.8 billion). The group EBIT decreased to US$0.9 billion (€0.8 billion) and the group profit to US$0.8 billion (€0.7 billion).
SVGPA orders Konecranes MHC for Port of Kingstown
In Q2 2024, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority (SVGPA) ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Crane to boost container and general cargo handling capacity in the Port of Kingstown. This new Generation 6 machine will join the port’s existing Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour crane in a new terminal, opening in Q1 2025, as the port continues to expand its services.
Indian port workers announce nationwide strike
India’s major port workers are set to launch an indefinite strike starting August 28, following unresolved demands for pay and allowance revisions, including pensionary benefits. The strike, called by the National Coordination Committee of Port Workers, comes after prolonged negotiations with the Ministry of Shipping failed to yield any results.
NZ’s largest ports win funding for electric empty container handlers
New Zealand’s two largest ports Port of Auckland and Wellington’s CentrePort have won funding to procure electric empty container handlers as well as associated on-port charging infrastructure. The two ports have each won NZ$500,000 (US$300,850) in funding from the Low Emission Transport Fund, managed by New Zealand’s Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (EECA).
AD Ports Group reports strong Q2 2024 results
AD Ports Group has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024. The group’s revenue more than doubled year-on-year (YoY), reaching AED4.18 billion (US$1.14 billion), driven by both organic expansion and acquisitions. The group’s revenue in Q2 2024 rose by 6% YoY on a like-for-like (LFL) basis when adjusted for mergers and acquisitions.
New MHCs for ICTSI’s East Java Multipurpose Terminal
East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) located in Lamongan Regency, Indonesia, has recently received two new Konecranes Gottwald post-Panamax ESP.8 mobile harbour cranes (MHC). The new cranes will enhance EJMT’s capability to handle bulk, project, and container cargo as the terminal prepares to commence operations in September.
Wan Hai steps up to the ordering boom with up to 20 methanol dual-fuel ships
Taiwanese shipping companies Wan Hai Lines and Yang Ming are joining the ongoing ordering spree in the container shipping sector with substantial fleet investments. Wan Hai Lines has placed orders for up to twenty methanol dual-fuel container vessels at South Korean and Taiwanese shipyards. On August 12, 2024, the company signed a letter of intent (LOI) for twelve methanol dual-fuel container vessels through Wan Hai Lines (Singapore).
Yilport to invest US$1.62b in El Salvador ports
News 13 Aug 2024 Yilport Holding plans to invest $1.62 billion to expand and jointly operate two Salvadoran ports, as part of President Bukele’s economic revitalisation plan. Turkish company Yilport Holding plans to invest approximately US$1.62 billion to expand and jointly operate two ports in El Salvador alongside the country’s local port authority.
ZPMC delivers final equipment for Chancay’s Phase I
News 13 Aug 2024 ZPMC has delivered the final equipment needed to complete Phase I of the Chancay port project in Peru. Chinese crane manufacturer ZPMC has dispatched a new batch of equipment for COSCO Shipping Ports’ Chancay Terminal in Peru, set to open in November 2024. The latest shipment includes three rail-mounted gantry cranes and six portal crane hoppers, sent from ZPMC’s Nantong base.
Gothenburg Port Authority and Castellum to develop €50 m logistics park
The Gothenburg Port Authority and property company Castellum are set to develop a logistics facility in Halvorsäng, north of the port’s terminals, with construction scheduled to commence in autumn 2024. The facility will be leased by medical technology firm OneMed, which plans to relocate by 2026. The new facility, which will cover 45,000 sqm, will be built according to “Miljöbyggnad 4.0” standards and has a total contract value of close to €50 million over a 12-year lease period.
Patrick Terminals Fremantle deploys Terberg eTTs
Patrick Terminals has announced that nine new electric terminal tractors were fully commissioned and operational at Patrick Terminals Fremantle. Terberg manufactured the machines.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen says Q2 2024 was strongest quarter on record
Oslo-listed RoRo shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen said that the second quarter of 2024 was its best quarter on record delivering an all-time high EBITDA of US$ 507 million and a net profit of US$ 315 million. The company’s shipping business arm led the group’s performance having delivered US$ 409 million in EBITDA, followed by logistics with US$ 60m and government US$ 48m. “Q2 2024 is the strongest quarter on record with all-time-high EBITDA.
Drewry: 7 operators control over 40% of global port handling
The dominance of the largest global terminal operators (GTOs) has intensified, with the seven largest firms now handling over 40% of global port throughput on an equity-adjusted basis, according to Drewry. Although the total number of GTOs in Drewry’s league tables remained stable at 21 in 2023, the composition has shifted significantly.
New Silk Road: World factors drive rail freight growth
Global factors are at play, as tensions around the world conspire to make the land bridge between China and Europe more attractive. War in Ukraine, hostilities in the Middle East, and even the danger of unrest in Bangladesh have all conspired to encourage traders to look again at the New Silk Road. Conducting Eurasian trade by train is prospering. Forty trains on an average day The centuries-old overland trade routes between Asia and Europe have never been busier.
APM Terminals Gothenburg predicts a record year for railway volumes
APM Terminals Gothenburg predicts a record year for railway volumes due to the rising interest in rail transport in the Nordics. The Swedish container market grew by 8% in the first quarter of 2024, and the rail network is expanding with new destinations, both within and outside Sweden’s borders. During the first half of this year, APM Terminals in Gothenburg added a total of four new destinations to its rail network, namely Oslo, Umeå, Bastuträsk and Haparanda.
Seaspan orders 27 dual-fuel containerships
Hong Kong-based containership lessor Seaspan Corporation has entered into shipbuilding contracts for 27 new dual-fuel containerships as part of its ongoing fleet expansion programme. The vessels, which range between 9,000 and 17,000 TEU, are expected to be delivered between 2027 and 2028, according to a recent filing by its parent company, Atlas Corporation, with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
ICTSI H1 2024 net income up 34%
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) today reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the first half of 2024 posting revenue from port operations of US$1.32 billion, an increase of 13% from the US$1.16 billion reported for the first six months of 2023. Furthermore, EBITDA of US$864.99 million was 19% higher than the US$728.88 million generated in the same period last year.
Maersk says Q3 will be the peak of the year as it adjusts contract rates
The container shipping market is currently grappling with high levels of uncertainty, leading to significant volatility in container rates. Maersk expects Q3 to be the peak of the year, building on the momentum from Q2, driven by increased contract rates and revenue recognition due to longer transit times. However, this period of uncertainty makes it challenging to predict the rate trends for Q4.
Fire breaks out on MSC container ship in Colombo
Firefighters of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Fire Brigade successfully extinguished the fire that broke around 00,30 hours on Sunday in the container vessel MSC Capetown III at the Port of Colombo. A sudden fire broke out while the vessel was berthed at the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) Berth IV. All operations staff and crew were safely evacuated from the ship. According to the SLPA’s statement, the fire has been completely extinguished.
MSC resumes fleet build-up with 12 LNG-fuelled mega ships as liners ignite ordering frenzy
As the container shipping industry grapples with squeezed capacity amid soaring demand and challenges in the Red Sea, major shipping lines are racing to shipbuilding yards to secure newbuilding slots. The latest one to join the trend is the liner giant Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) which has signed a contract with China’s Zhoushan Changhong International Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for the construction of twelve 19,000 TEU LNG-fuelled container ships.
PSA acquires 85% stake in Loconi
PSA Baltics N.V., a subsidiary of PSA International, has signed an agreement to acquire an 85% majority stake in Loconi Intermodal S.A., Poland’s intermodal operator, from the publicly traded Polish freight forwarder ATC Cargo S.A. The transaction is still subject to approval from the relevant authorities. This move aims to develop new rail products to support PSA’s European container hubs, offering its customers to shift from road to rail.
Port of Melbourne’s containerised rice exports on the mend
Port of Melbourne, Australia’s largest general cargo and container port, exported 9,865 TEU of rice in FY 2024, hitting a six-year high. The port saw a sequential increase in rice exports from 6,596 TEU in FY2022 to 8,200 TEU in FY2023, culminating in 9,865 TEU in FY2024, reflecting a significant improvement of over 620% since FY2021. Rice is the port’s 12th largest export in terms of overseas export tonnage, with approximately 237,000 tonnes of rice exiting the port in FY24.
Maersk names 3rd large methanol-enabled container vessel
A.P. Moller Maersk has added the third large dual-fuel, methanol-capable container vessel to its fleet. The ship, named Antonia Maersk, was officially christened during a ceremony in Aarhus, Denmark, on 9 August. The 350-metre-long container vessel, with a capacity of 16,592 TEU, was built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. It has a beam of 53.5 metres, a draught of 18 metres, and can accommodate 30 crew members.
UPDATE: No visible flames on YM Mobility, says Yang Ming
News 12 Aug 2024 The fire on board YM Mobility seems to be under control with ‘no visible flames on board’ as cooling efforts continue following Friday’s explosion, according to Yang Ming. There are ‘no visible flames’ on board the YM Mobility, following a massive explosion on Friday that ignited a fire on the Liberian-flagged container ship, according to an update from its operator, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation.
Brelx on the electric drive
Since it started developing crane brakes around 10 years ago, Canada’s Brelx has been on a mission to bring all-electric designs to the market. This journey continues with Brelx having now completed the installation and commissioning of its first major retrofit of electric wheel brakes, for an STS crane at Ports America Chesapeake in Baltimore. This was a retrofit project where the wheel brakes replaced hydraulic rail clamps.
Port of Aberdeen to install shore power system
Construction of Scotland’s largest commercial shore power system started on Thursday at the Port of Aberdeen as part of a £4 million project designed to supply clean electricity to vessels at seven berths. The project is scheduled to deliver its first power in March 2025.
Mitsui E&S to operate crane delivery vessel
Japan’s Mitsui E&S has revealed another step in its plan to assemble Buy America, Build America Act (BABA) compliant cranes in the US.
Aidrivers wins PSA contract
News 9 Aug 2024 Aidrivers will retrofit its AI-enabled autonomous technology to an STS crane at Pasir Panjang in Singapore. Autonomous mobility specialist Aidrivers has announced an important second contract with PSA in Singapore to retrofit its autonomous technology to an STS crane. This follows an earlier contract in 2022 where Aidrivers deployed its autonomous technology for a 3D Chassis Alignment System and real-time 3D ship profiling.
Kalmar focuses on profitability
The newly-minted Kalmar Corporation has released its half-year financial report for January–June 2024. This follows the partial demerger of Cargotec and the successful listing of Kalmar as a standalone company. As a result of this process Kalmar is reporting its sales and earnings comparisons against “carve-out” numbers from Cargotec.
New batch of ARTGs for Felixstowe
News 9 Aug 2024 Five more automated RTGs, have arrived at Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe from a series of 17 ordered from Konecranes. The Port of Felixstowe, part of the Hutchison Ports’ network, has received its latest batch of automated electric RTG cranes (AeRTGs). The five new cranes, equipped with remote-control functionality, are part of a larger order of 17 electric cranes from Konecranes. The new cranes are capable of lifting containers 1-over-6 high and span seven rows plus a roadway.
| The Global Maritime Business News Portal
APM Terminals calls on OEMs to support them in raising asset management standards APM Terminals’ journey to towards becoming a world class asset management organisation started some years ago. In this next step of the journey, APM Terminals is calling on Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to support them in developing a competence development framework that will set the benchmark for professional development in the port industry.
New online portal streamlines hazardous documentation management for shipping lines
New online portal streamlines hazardous documentation management for shipping lines APM Terminals has designed a new online portal to simplify the process of managing hazardous cargo documentation for shipping lines. The first iteration of the new global tool reduces the number of steps needed to complete the important safety task. Auto-completion and drop down fields with standard IMDG terminology add clarity, speed, and reduce the risk of errors.
Plaquemines Port and APM Terminals unveil partnership to develop major container terminal
Plaquemines Port and APM Terminals unveil partnership to develop major container terminal Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District (Plaquemines Port) proudly announces the execution of a letter of intent with APM Terminals to build a state-of-the-art container terminal on the West Bank of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. APM Teriminals is one of the largest terminal operators in the world and part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, a global leader in logistics services.
APM Terminals signs MoU with JNPA on Intent to invest in Vadhavan Port
APM Terminals signs MoU with JNPA on Intent to invest in Vadhavan Port APM Terminals, one of the largest container terminal operators in the world, with a presence in 62 key locations globally, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA). The MoU outlines a willingness and co-operation for the development of a new container terminal at the proposed mega port project at Vadhavan in the state of Maharashtra.
APM Terminals Pipavav to develop green hydrogen ecosystem
APM Terminals Pipavav to develop green hydrogen ecosystem APM Terminals Pipavav has today signed a series of Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) to develop a complete green hydrogen ecosystem and port infrastructure. The first-move advantage of this initiative will provide economic benefits for both the local and regional economy, boost employment and support wider decarbonisation goals.
| The Global Maritime Business News Portal
Port of Tanjung Pelepas to increase capacity with 48 electric-RTGs The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between the MMC Group and APM Terminals, has inked an agreement with Mitsui E&S Co., Ltd. (Mitsui) to procure 48 electric rubber tyre gantry cranes for delivery in Q3 2025. The agreement was signed by PTP’s Chief Executive Officer, Marco Neelsen and Mitsui’s General Manager of Sales Department, Logistics Systems Division, Atsufumi Takahashi on 20 December 2023.
| The Global Maritime Business News Portal
APM Terminals Japan to join growing network offering green methanol bunkering The City of Yokohama, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) and Maersk have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of green methanol bunkering infrastructure at the Port of Yokohama, Japan, the location of APM Terminals’ Minami-Honmoku container terminal. The Minami-Honmoku container terminal offers the deepest water berth in Japan with a total length of 1,600 m and a draft of 18m.
| The Global Maritime Business News Portal
Sale of APM Terminals Castellon to Noatum Terminals Completed The facility will move under new ownership effective immediately. Noatum Terminals has completed the purchase of 100% of the terminal for EUR 10 million. The terminal manages around 70% of the container volume of the Port of Castellón.
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