CMA CGM-owned carrier Containerships has announced the delivery of its second container ship powered by liquefied natural gas
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/containerships_welcomes_second_lng_vessel
Global Issues
iContainers: IMO 2020 to Shake Maritime Industry
The maritime industry will feel the impact of the International Maritime Organization’s sulphur regulations for “at least a year”, says iContainers
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/icontainers_imo_2020_to_shake_maritime_industry
ICTSI Wins Concession for Major African Terminal
International Container Terminal Services Inc. has been selected as preferred bidder for the development and management of the Port of Kribi, Cameroon
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/ictsi_wins_concession_for_major_african_terminal
$1 Billion Drug Bust Launched on MSC Vessel
Authorities in the US have seized 16.5 tons of cocaine from an MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company container vessel at the Port of Philadelphia
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/1_billion_drug_bust_launched_on_msc_vessel
ICS Reveals Plans to Support Decarbonization
The International Chamber of Shipping has agreed a suite of actions to support the International Maritime Organization’s decarbonization strategy
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/ics_reveals_plans_to_support_decarbonization
Major Rail Agreement to Boost Indian Logistics
An agreement has been formed by freight platform Cogoport and India’s largest rail haulage provider Concor to allow Indian companies to book transport in one place
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/major_rail_agreement_to_boost_indian_logistics
Trade War Creates Chaos for US Ports
The ongoing trade war between China and the US is causing severe disruption and “logistical havoc” for trans-Pacific ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/trade_war_creates_chaos_for_us_ports
Ericsson Expands 5G Services
Ericsson, a leading provider of digital communication services, has announced the launch of new software and hardware solutions to expand 5G options
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/ericsson_expands_5g_services
Industry Leaders to Develop Digital Twins for Ships
A cooperation agreement to develop digital ships – signed by Daewoo Shipbuilding, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, NAPA and AVL – has been announced
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/industry_leaders_to_develop_digital_twins_for_ships
MSC Vessel Breaks Records at Moín Container Terminal
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has revealed that its Katya R. container ship has become the largest to ever call at Moín Terminal
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/msc_vessel_breaks_records_at_moin_container_terminal