COSCO Shipping Ports has announced the signing of a merger agreement with Tianjin Port Holdings and China Merchants International Terminals
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/cosco_announces_huge_merger_of_chinese_terminals
Global Issues
Insight: Achieving the End-to-End Solution
Vital nodes in the global supply chain are becoming smarter; does this mean that an end-to-end solution is an imminent reality?
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/insight_achieving_the_end_to_end_solution
Blockchain-Based Container Completes Maiden Voyage
The Port of Rotterdam has announced that the first paperless and fully door-to-door tracked container has arrived at the warehouse of Samsung SDS
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/blockchain_based_container_completes_maiden_voyage
Major Carrier Group THE Alliance Welcomes HMM
Hyundai Merchant Marine has officially joined THE Alliance, a group of carriers that includes Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express and Yang Ming
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/major_carrier_group_the_alliance_welcomes_hmm
Ericsson and China Mobile Unveil 5G-Powered AGV
Ericsson, world leaders in digital communication software, has unveiled a new Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) on an end-to-end, standalone 5G network as part of a collaboration with China Mobile.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/ericsson_and_china_mobile_unveil_5g_powered_agv
DP World Completes Billion Dollar Acquisition
DP World, one of the world’s leading port and terminal operators, has acquired logistics company Topaz Energy & Marine in a deal worth USD $1.1 billion
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/dp_world_completes_billion_dollar_acquisition
Industry 4.0 Project to Launch Across European Ports
iTerminals 4.0, a project focused on the digitization of port operations and adoption of new technologies, has commenced at the Port of Valencia
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/industry_4.0_project_to_launch_across_european_ports
MOL to Invest in Host of Green Projects
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has announced its plan to issue “Sustainability Bonds” for the financing of a series of green projects
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/mol_to_invest_in_host_of_green_projects
Hyperloop Goes to Congress
Virgin Hyperloop One showcased the potential of its high-speed, industry-leading technology to members of Congress in Washington D.C on June 26, 2019, at an event called ‘Hyperloop on the Hill’ as part of efforts to broaden its support for the revolutionary mode of passenger and cargo...
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/hyperloop_goes_to_congress
Mediterranean’s Busiest Port Launches Expansion Project
Tanger Med, the busiest port in the Mediterranean, has officially launched the third phase of its expansion in the shape of Tanger Med port 2 in a ceremony led by Mohammed VI, King of Morroco, and further strengthened its position as the most innovative port in Africa and as a major trade hub.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/mediterraneans_busiest_port_launches_new_expansion