The cruise market in India is continuing to grow drawing increased attention from multiple companies. Mostly it has been a port of call for cruise ships transiting the Indian Ocean, but it has also begun to develop a domestic cruise business. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has designated cruise tourism as a priority sector. Cordelia […]
[By: MAN Energy Solutions] South Korean shipyard, Hanwha Ocean Co. Ltd., has ordered 4 × MAN B&W 5G70ME-GI Mk10.5 engines in connection with the construction of 2 × 174,000 cbm. LNG carriers for an undisclosed shipowner. Hanwha Engine Co. Ltd. will build the engines in South Korea and the contract contains an option for two […]
[By: Danica Crewing Specialists] Retaining seafarers has improved slightly over the past year, thanks in part to salary raises, the annual Crew Managers’ Survey by Danica Crewing Specialists has revealed. In its survey of in-house crew managers in ship owning and shipmanagement companies, almost 90% reported that they had increased salaries in 2024. Only seven per cent said […]
[By: Port of Oakland] The Port of Oakland deepens its commitment to sustainability by sending more dredged sediment from the Oakland Seaport to a Solano County wetland restoration site. Montezuma Wetlands will receive an approximately $2.1 million grant over the next three years to allow more Port-dredged sediment to go towards restoring wetlands and endangered […]
The U.S. Navy released the first official photo showing the acknowledged damage to the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, although some reports indicate further surveys were still underway. The picture shows damage below the flight deck near one of the carrier’s elevators and observation points. A spokesperson for the Sixth Fleet told Stars & Stripes […]
Global air cargo tonnages rebounded slightly (+3%) in week 6 (3 to 9 February) from their Lunar New Year (LNY) holiday dip the previous week, although average rates have dropped further, especially from Asia Pacific, according to the latest weekly figures and analysis by WorldACD Market Data. The charts in the pdf report contain our […]
The total amount of cargo carried at Brussels Airport grew by 8%, amounting to almost 60,000 tonnes. Total cargo volumes through Brussels Airport rose by 8% in January compared to January 2024 to reach 59,385 tonnes. Air cargo volumes also saw a 11% increase, reaching a total of 51,526 tonnes. The full-freight segment grew by […]
In 2024, Magma Aviation, the innovative air cargo solutions company, made significant progress. With its strategic hubs in Europe and expansions in Dubai and Dublin, Magma Aviation is well-positioned to make substantial improvements in operational efficiency and market coverage. Last year, Magma Aviation signed a multi-year contract with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) for freighter handling […]
On February 24 and 25, the global air freight industry will meet in Dublin for the IATA ONE Record Hacka-thon. The Open Logistics Foundation is participating as a partner for the first time. In cooperation with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), it is promoting the ONE Record standard for open data exchange in global […]
[By Kongsberg Maritime] Kongsberg Maritime has developed an innovative mooring capable solution for Offshore Construction Vessels (OSCVs), expanding the capabilities of OSCVs beyond their current scope to include the pre-lay of mooring lines as a natural extension to original suction anchor capabilities. By integrating a purpose designed anchor handling winch, shark jaws and stern rollers […]
The move of cars and trucks through U.S. ports continues to grow and as of 2024, Georgia’s Brunswick terminal has become the largest for handling RoRo volumes in the United States. The Georgia Port Authority has been investing in the facilities after deciding to concentrate RoRo volumes in Brunswick while Savannah becomes devoted to […]
Last weekend, a whale swallowed a kayaker who was out for a paddle with his father in the Strait of Magellan, briefly engulfing him and dragging him underwater before letting him go. Chilean national Adrián Simancas was on an excursion Saturday near the San Isidro lighthouse, about 40 nautical miles south of Punta Arenas. […]
