An eye-catching new headquarters building in Southampton Docks has a familiar look to it – it is built entirely out of converted shipping containers more often seen on ships crossing the world’s oceans. The new 3,500 square foot, two-storey depot terminal office for Solent Stevedores has been constructed by Southampton-based… Read more »
The Port of Gothenburg and the Port of Rotterdam kick off Green Corridor initiative for sustainable shipping
The Port of Gothenburg and the Port of Rotterdam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the realization of a Green Corridor to support sustainable shipping between the two ports. The MoU – signed in the presence of their majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden… Read more »
Two in five British brands consider switching to UK manufacturers as shipping costs rise, says ShipBob
The UK’s small brands are refocusing on domestic sales and retail partnerships as rising international shipping prices and customer acquisition costs bite into margins and threaten growth, according to new research. Global fulfilment firm ShipBob, alongside research partner CensusWide, surveyed more than 750 founders of UK brands that sell consumer… Read more »
Streamline Shipping Group marks delivery milestone with one millionth shipment
Scotland’s leading freight and logistics firm is celebrating its one millionth delivery of the year – delivering on the potential of its recent growth strategies. Streamline Shipping Group dropped off the landmark shipment to longtime client Birsay Farmers in Orkney – marking the first time the firm has reached the… Read more »
Nor-Shipping 2023 focuses on #PartnerShip to accelerate industry progress
Nor-Shipping has revealed that #PartnerShip will be the main theme of next year’s event, as it looks to enable, support and showcase ways of working together to achieve commercial goals. The week-long programme, running from 6-9 June 2023, will now tailor its exhibition, knowledge sharing and networking opportunities to nurture… Read more »
Approval in Principle for containerized LNG solution developed by Marine Service GmbH and Newport Shipping
Marine Service GmbH and Newport Shipping are proud to announce an Approval in Principle from Bureau Veritas (BV) for a jointly developed containerized LNG solution. The 40′ ISO LNG Fuel Tank Container System is suitable for LNG-fuelled newbuildings and retrofits of container vessels. The LNG fuel tank container is a… Read more »
ACE by Cargo Overseas expand to solve new declaration requirements.
From 1st July 2022 ENS Safety and security will be required for all imports to Great Britain. The great news is ACE can automate the whole customs and ENS Safety & Security declaration in one easy step. This change means that for all Roll on Roll off, or Roro movements… Read more »
ONE partnering with Rutgers Business School to address environmental sustainability in shipping
Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce that the company has entered into a partnership with Rutgers Business School (RBS) in June 2021. Being the first of its kind in ONE’s global partner network, this partnership will enable ONE to gain direct outreach to RBS’ academic resources while striving… Read more »
P&O Ferries’ second ship on Zeebrugge to Hull route arrives in UK for first time as capacity is doubled to meet growing demand
THIS picture shows the newly introduced second ship on P&O Ferries’ Zeebrugge-Hull route arriving today at the Humber port for the first time. The integrated ferry and logistics business has added MV Freya to its schedule on the North Sea Lo-Lo route in response to rapidly growing demand from British… Read more »
Xeneta container rates alert: grim economic outlook spurs slight fall in long-term ocean freight rates
Long-term contracted ocean freights fell for the second consecutive month, and are now 1.3% down year-on-year, as the ramifications of Coronavirus continue to shake the foundations of the global economy. According to the latest XSI® Public Indices report from Oslo-based Xeneta, rates fell by 1.8% in June, following on from… Read more »
