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Other Logistics Apr, 14, 2023 0

Maersk opens new service facilities in Mexico and Brazil

Maersk launches a new Global Service Centres (GSC) for the Americas Region, based in Mexico City in Mexico, with a dedicated satellite centre in Santos, Brazil. The Maersk GSC network…
Shipping Apr, 14, 2023 0

World’s first battery-electric shallow-draught pusher tug delivered

Hidrovias do Brasil has taken delivery of HB Poraque, built by Salvador, Brazil-headquartered Belov Engenharia Shipyard to Robert Allan Ltd’s (RAL) RApide 2000-E pusher tug design It is the first of…
Shipping Apr, 12, 2023 0

Iran to launch direct container shipping route to Brazil

“The launch of a direct shipping route between Iran and Brazil will be a major positive development in trade ties between the two countries,” a member of Iran-Brazil Joint Chamber…
Ports and Terminals Apr, 12, 2023 0

Wilson Sons dry-docks TechnipFMC vessel at its shipyard in Guarujá

Wilson Sons has entered a new collaborative arrangement with TechnipFMC to dry-dock vessels at its shipyards in Guarujá (São Paulo), in the Port of Santos, Latin America’s leading port facility.…
Shipping Apr, 05, 2023 0

COSCO orders four 16,000 teu ships

COSCO has placed orders for four 16,000 teu ships at its affiliated yard in Yangzhou for an undisclosed price basis delivery in the second half of 2025. According to Maersk…
Shipping Apr, 05, 2023 0

Container lines’ profit margins fell in 2022

Container shipping companies’ profit margins hit a two-year low in the fourth quarter of 2022, as rates and demand plunged. According to Alphaliner’s latest report, margins fell from nearly 52%…
Shipping Apr, 04, 2023 0

Hapag-Lloyd to launch new service in Latin America

Hapag-Lloyd has announced it will commence a new service in Latin America, named WCSA Feeder 4 (WS4). The new service will launch in June and the deployed container vessels will…
Port congestion in 2022 / Congestionamento portuário em 2022
Shipping Apr, 03, 2023 0

Boxship demolition slows to crawl

The expected tsunami of container vessels sold for demolition is evaporating. Liner operators are intent on chasing market share despite the correction in freight rates, continuing to charter boxships. This…
Shipping Apr, 03, 2023 0

Rio Grande shipyard hired to repair three ships in big step toward financial rehabilitation

The Ecovix Group has taken another step toward the recovery of the Rio Grande Shipyard. Three new ships arrived at the facility for repairs last weekend. The vessels will stay…
Shipping Apr, 03, 2023 0

ZIM launches ‘Patagonia Express’ service connecting USA, Argentina and Brazil

ZIM will launch its new ‘Patagonia Express Service’ (PES) service in mid-April, connecting the United States to the port of Ushuaia in Argentina and calling in Brazil on its return…