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New Managing Director for APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

The following release was published by APM Terminals:

Jan Buijze, current Managing Director of...

by APM Terminals

Port of Rotterdam 2022 container throughput drops

"Container throughput at the Port of Rotterdam fell by 5.5 per cent in part due to the drop in traff...

by Port Technology

Port of Rotterdam launches digitised solution for container ops

"The Port of Rotterdam has adopted integrated planning to manage its inland container shipping opera...

by Port Technology

Port of Rotterdam secures shore power for Vlaardingen terminal

"Rotterdam Shore Power B.V, a joint venture of Eneco and the Port of Rotterdam Authority, will suppl...

by Port Technology

Hydrogen highway from Scotland to Rotterdam launched

"The Net Zero Technology Centre and ERM have announced the launch of the Liquid Organic Hydrogen Car...

by Port Technology

CLA negotiations underway at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, operations affected by industrial action

"Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) discussions are currently taking place between the unions and the...

by Container News

Singapore-Rotterdam green corridor mostly digital – for now

"An agreement for a ‘green corridor’ system between the ports of Singapore and Rotterdam will, at le...

by The Loadstar

Ellerman City Liners intra-Europe service arrives at UK’s PD Ports

"The first vessel on Ellerman City Liners' new Iberia North Europe Express (iNEX) direct service cal...

by Container News

Port of Rotterdam welcomes first Container Exchange Route users

"The Port of Rotterdam has welcomed the first partners to the Container Exchange Route (CER).

Rot...

by Port Technology

Legal battle begins after Allseas Pioneer owner refuses cargo discharge

"Container and cargo owners with equipment on the detained Allseas Pioneer have begun a legal battle...

by The Loadstar

Ukraine-Russia conflict rocks Port of Rotterdam box volumes

"Loss of trade with Russia has driven down the Port of Rotterdam’s container segment output signific...

by Port Technology

Indian freight rates soften to mid-2021 trendline as liners face cooling volumes

"The ongoing rate slide on trades out of India has hit new lows from the historic highs seen at the...

by JOC

Ports of Rotterdam and Gothenburg to develop green shipping corridor

"The Port Authorities of Rotterdam and Gothenburg have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) fo...

by Port Technology

Dispute over charter deal leaves Allseas vessel stranded at Rotterdam

"Allseas Pioneer, a ship chartered by Allseas, has been moored at Rotterdam since 30 August, and is...

by The Loadstar

CN analysis: India container freight rates continue to slide amid weakening demand

"Container freight rates on trades out of India continue to taper off amid falling demand, according...

by Container News

Capacity fears as APMT shelves Maasvlakte II expansion due to rising costs

"Plans to expand the Maasvlakte II terminal in Rotterdam have been put on hold indefinitely, The Loa...

by The Loadstar

Hamburg Mayor Says Rejecting China COSCO Bid for Container Terminal Would Be Competitive Disadvantage

"Germany would put its port of Hamburg at a competitive disadvantage if it quashed a bid from China’...

by gCaptain

German ports congestion unwinds matching European trend

"Congestion at major German and Dutch ports has stabilised over the past few weeks, Valencia now bea...

by Port Technology

Felixstowe walkout leads to container dwell spike

"Container dwell times at the Port of Felixstowe soared last week following a major staff walkout in...

by Port Technology

MSC teams with Hutchison Ports for new terminal in Rotterdam

"Terminal Investment Limited (TIL), the terminal investment company of Mediterranean Shipping Compan...

by Splash247

N Europe port congestion eases as demand falls and strikes and holidays end

"A combination of improved labour availability, due to the end of the school holidays and a reductio...

by The Loadstar

Lidl's ship-shopping pays off as it completes maiden China-Europe voyage

"Lidl supermarket-sponsored, Tailwind Shipping-operated 4,957 teu Wiking last week completed its mai...

by The Loadstar

Rotterdam container volumes dip due to Russia conflict

"Container flows at the Port of Rotterdam have dipped for the first half of the year as a result of...

by Port Technology

Barge users face major surcharges as water levels drop across North Europe

"Barge users in northern Europe are facing substantial surcharges as water levels drop amid increasi...

by The Loadstar

Cargo lost overboard in storm say APL Vanda shippers

"Freight forwarders have been advised that cargo on board the APL Vanda was lost overboard in an Ind...

by The Loadstar

Port congestion in Europe at ‘critical’ levels: carriers

"Congestion has reached critical levels at some of North Europe’s hub ports with transport and suppl...

by JOC

There are schedule updates for our Indian Ocean (IOS) service

The following release was published by Hapag-Lloyd:

If you are shipping with our Indian Ocean ([I...

by Hapag-Lloyd

Empty Container Boxes Stuck At Rotterdam May Stoke Asia Shortage

“Empty container boxes crucial for Asia’s exporters are getting stuck in the port of Rotterdam as a...

by gCaptain

North Europe: Latest updates on key region ports

The following advisory was published by A.P. Moller – Maersk:

In light of the ongoing congestion...

by A.P. Moller – Maersk

Port sector players get together again – but their views on congestion are apart

“Global port industry players met in person for the first time in two years at this week’s TOC confe...

by The Loadstar

New Direct Port of Call on Trade Asia to NWC- Lion and Shogun Services

The following release was published by Mediterranean Shipping News (MSC):

MSC will be extending i...

by MSC

‘Bullwhip’ ready to crack, as spot rates get a boost and Shanghai reopens

“With Shanghai on the cusp of unlocking its manufacturing and unshackling frustrated container exports, spot rates from Asia are set to increase in the coming weeks.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

First direct container ship with goods leaves Chattogram for Liverpool

“A ship left Chattogram port on Friday for Liverpool, a maritime city in northwest England, with 182...

by Hellenic Shipping News

No China surge expected when lockdowns lifted: Rotterdam

“The Port of Rotterdam does not expect an “armada” of fully laden ships from China overwhelming term...

by JOC

Rotterdam container volumes fall in light of Ukraine war

“Container volumes at the Port of Rotterdam have fallen 1.4 per cent to 3.6 million TEU in Q1 2022.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Thousands of Russia-Linked Ship Containers Pile Up in Rotterdam

“In normal times, the Dutch port of Rotterdam is like a machine: hundreds of ships come and go each...

by Supply Chain Brain

Transatlantic services hit by Covid and conflict-induced congestion

“Service disruptions are moving around the globe like a Mexican wave at a football match with US eas...

by The Loadstar

UK bans Russian ships from its ports, container lines suspend operations in Russia, as Ukraine war intensifies

“The container ship Vayenga Maersk, deployed on the Rotterdam – St. Petersburg, Russia service, is s...

by Container News

Subject: European sanctions against Russia

The following release was published by Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam:

We were informed by custom...

by ECT

Barge delays on N Europe waterways surge to highest peak in years

“Congestion along Antwerp and Rotterdam’s inland waterways has surged to its highest peak in several years, leaving users stranded.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Port of Rotterdam achieves highest ever container throughput

“The Port of Rotterdam processed 15.3 million TEU in 2021, its highest yearly total on record. Almos...

by Port Technology

Port of Rotterdam builds new quay wall

“The largest construction project in the port of Rotterdam is gradually taking shape in the Prinses Amaliahaven on Maasvlakte 2.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

ECT Delta Terminal to introduce new quay cranes

“Hutchison Ports ECT Delta Terminal (ECT) in the Port of Rotterdam is to install three new quay cranes.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Rotterdam ranks first among port carbon polluters in Europe

“Europe’s clean transport campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) has published its ranking for...

by Container News

Dated security patches potential cause behind European port cyber attacks

“The Port of Rotterdam has issued a stay alert call following a spate of cyber attacks on Europe’s largest ports.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Port of Rotterdam Authority make transport emissions transparent with digital platform

“Port of Rotterdam Authority and BigMile are developing a digital platform to identify transport-related emissions in the port.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Dutch customs seize US$143 million worth cocaine from containers in Rotterdam

“Dutch customs caught around 1.6 tonnes of cocaine being smuggled in a shipment carrying banana, cement and cocoa beans in the Port of Rotterdam.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Kramer Group achieves record container movements in 2021

“Kramer Group with box terminals at Maasvlakte and at the City terminal has reported a record year f...

by Container News