Cotton is essential for products such as clothes, home furnishings, fishnets, medical supplies, and much more. This white fluffy crop has been at the heart of global trade since the earliest stages of civilization. In our modern world, many countries require the safe and reliable transportation of cotton and its …
Read More »Maersk and Castlery sign multi-year global logistics and fulfilment agreement
Singapore – Maersk has entered into a partnership with Castlery, a Singaporean furniture retailer, for a multi-year global integrated logistics and fulfilment agreement. By leveraging Maersk’s capabilities in managing supply chains amid ongoing disruptions, the partnership will enable Castlery to offer seamless delivery for its customers, reducing wait times for …
Read More »WEF : This climate action tracker shows what we’re doing right – and wrong – on the road to net-zero emissions
By 2030, at least 30% of the world’s oceans must be protected, and 50% by 2050. ‘Limited progress has been made on this goal The Speed & Scale Tracker is a new climate action tool to track progress on global targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions. It covers goals to …
Read More »Korea’s automobile exports top US$5bn in July – BusinessKorea
Korea’s automobile exports topped US$5 billion in July, setting a new record in monthly vehicle exports, according to BusinessKorea. Korea’s automobile exports totaled US$5.14 billion in July on the back of rising demand for Korean eco-friendly vehicles. It was the first time that the nation’s monthly automobile exports topped US$5 …
Read More »Golden Energy Offshore Services secures long-term contract in Caribbean
The recently fully funded Norwegian shipping company Golden Energy Offshore Services AS predicts brighter times. Now it has secured a contract worth at least 7.9 million dollars just the first year. Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) on Friday (Aug12) signed a contract with a leading international energy company. The contract …
Read More »ONE adds Mombasa port call to MIM service
Ocean Network Express (ONE) added a Mombasa (Kenya) port call to its’ MIM service, according to the company’s release. This additional call will provide a direct connection between the Middle East, India and Kenya. The service name has been changed to Maputo/Mombasa India Middle East service (Service code MIM remains …
Read More »Klaipeda looks to position itself as the Blue Economy capital of the Baltics
Dynamic Lithuanian port city gears up to showcase what it can offer as an ideal business-friendly destination for Nordic investors and maritime solutions providers looking to expand their sphere of operations. (for Norwegian version see below) Cross off 15-16 September in your calendar for the Klaipeda Manifesto: Blue Economy Conference. …
Read More »Maersk announces that Dean Rodin will take over as General Manager West Coast South America
Maersk announced that Dean Rodin will take over as General Manager West Coast South America, based in Santiago, Chile, replacing Francisco Ulloa from August 15, 2022. Rodin has been with Maersk for 22 years and has held various positions in Europe and Africa. He was head of the Côte d’Ivoire …
Read More »“Al-Nawawi Express” Saudi ship grounding in Gulf of Suez
On Sunday morning, the coasts of Ras Ghareb, north of the Red Sea, witnessed the sinking of a Saudi car transporting ship in the Gulf of Suez, and the competent authorities were informed to take the necessary action. Saudi ro-ro cargo ship ALNAWA EXPRESS is understood to run aground at …
Read More »EVENTS : AshTrans Conference Manchester 2022 5th–6th September
THE INTERNATIONAL MEETING PLATFORM FOR BY-PRODUCT LOGISTICS & TRADING Focusing on ashes and related products, AshTrans brings together over 100 people from businesses around the globe for two days of business networking, discussion and debate. The conference is of interest to those that enable the supply chain of energy by-products, …
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