Multimodal transport operator Samskip is responding to recovering North Continent-UK unitised traffic by reintroducing direct links between Amsterdam and Hull, in a service renewal that reinforces containerised short sea options ahead of finalised Brexit trade negotiations. Starting from September 5th, the three-times weekly service will depart from the TMA Terminal… Read more »
Stena Line adds freight capacity to Belfast-Liverpool-Heysham routes
Following the dramatic COVID related drop in freight volumes, Stena Line was forced to remove one freight ship from its Belfast hub which resulted in reduced capacity and frequency. Stena Line has announced that it will charter a RoRo vessel to help boost freight capacity on its Belfast to Liverpool… Read more »
ONE initiates marine safety and quality campaign 2020
Ocean Network Express (ONE) initiates Marine Safety and Quality Campaign to reiterate marine navigation safety practices. As a charterer, Ocean Network Express has carried out onboard Vessel Quality Standard (VQS) inspections since the start of its operations in April 2018. In line with their core values, these inspections have enabled… Read more »
Powering the supply chain – Peel Ports and CLdN introduce new Spanish / UK RoRo service
European short sea Ro-Ro specialist CLdN have introduced a new call at the Port of Liverpool, opening the first pure RoRo service in a triangle trade between Santander (ES), Liverpool (UK) and Dublin (IE). The new service will operate a weekly loop connecting Spain directly to the UK and Ireland…. Read more »
Xeneta container rates alert: continued global uncertainty hits rates, but worst fears yet to be realised
With the collapse in demand and glut of supply in the container vessel segment, analysts may have been fearing the worst for developments in long-term contracted ocean freight rates. However, despite the widespread ramifications of Coronavirus, rates held comparatively steady for the month of May, with the latest XSI® Public… Read more »
Highland transport firm purchases new vessel with £13.5 million HSBC UK funding
A family-owned transport business based in Bonar Bridge, Sutherland, has purchased a new vessel, creating 14 new jobs for the region, following a £13.5 million loan and asset financing deal with HSBC UK. Migdale Transport, which specialises in the transport of live fish across land and sea, has purchased the… Read more »
Theyr Ltd to use AI to define the sustainability of commercial shipping
Theyr Ltd, a premium met-ocean data provider for the marine sector, has signed up to the national SPRINT business support programme. Theyr will collaborate with SPRINT partner, the University of Southampton on the development of an industry-leading marine vessel routing application that will enable a cleaner future for commercial shipping…. Read more »
MSC adds over 5,000 Star Cool CA units to further expands its reefer fleet
Controlled Atmosphere technology slows the ripening of fruit and thus extend its shelf-life. By integrating the Star Cool refrigeration unit directly into the container, MSC is providing a more efficient solution without sacrificing strength or reliability. People around the world are increasingly seeking a healthy lifestyle. Fresh fruit and vegetables… Read more »
THE Alliance unveils expanded service network for 2020
The members of THE Alliance, Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express, and Yang Ming are happy to welcome Hyundai Merchant Marine as a new core member of THE Alliance. With the FMC acceptance of HMM membership, THE Alliance offers an attractive upgraded product package and it will be launched around April 1st,… Read more »
Quality Freight UK delivers megamax cranes into Liverpool2 container terminal
Leading logistics specialist Quality Freight UK has overseen the delivery of three megamax quayside cranes into the Liverpool2 deep-water container terminal. The company’s ships agency managed and coordinated the safe arrival and departure of the ZH25 transporter vessel. The vessel carrying the giant cranes set off from Shanghai on September… Read more »
