Themis Karalis

Greece

Journalist and Social Media Editor at Container News

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More sustainable and efficient operational model for Single Wagon Load in Antwerp port area

Nov 25, 2023 | container-news.com | Themis Karalis

From 1 January 2024, there will be a reorganisation of train traffic in the Antwerp port region. A new operational model, applicable to all interested parties, will be implemented for Single Wagon Load. Port operating company in Antwerp Railport initiated a tendering process to consolidate this traffic, and the successful bidders have been identified. Effectively managing the initial and final segments of transportation within the port zone poses a considerable challenge.
PUMA, new customer at Maersk warehouse in Croatia

Nov 24, 2023 | container-news.com | Themis Karalis

Maersk has announced the German multinational corporation that designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories PUMA is the second customer of its warehouse near Rijeka, Croatia. On Tuesday, 14 November, the local Maersk team inaugurated and successfully handled PUMA’s first inbounds volumes through the company's dedicated warehouse in Croatia.
ABP CEO becomes new UK Major Ports Group chair

Nov 24, 2023 | container-news.com | Themis Karalis

The UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) has announced that Henrik L. Pedersen, chief executive officer of Associated British Ports (ABP), will become its new chair. In his role at UKMPG, a trade association representing the voices of the UK’s largest port operators, Henrik L.
Ex-Busan container rate index shows downward trends

Nov 24, 2023 | container-news.com | Themis Karalis

The KOBC Container Composite Index (KCCI) closed at 1,255 points on 20 November, according to Korea Ocean Business Corp. (KOBC). The index fell 0.55% from the previous week and has stayed on the decline for two back-to-back weeks.
PSA puts CrimsonLogic and GeTS under the same brand

Nov 24, 2023 | container-news.com | Themis Karalis

CrimsonLogic, a member of the PSA Group, has announced that from 1 January 2024, its wholly-owned subsidiary Global eTrade Services (GeTS) will operate under its brand. Established in 2016, GeTS has primarily focused on trade compliance services, offering customs clearance solutions such as “TradeWeb” for Singapore, Importer of Records, Business Process Outsourcing services, and a comprehensive suite of digital logistics solutions.
BIMCO: Coal shipments to advanced economies down 17% so far in 2023

Nov 23, 2023 | container-news.com | Themis Karalis

"In the first ten months of 2023, coal shipments to advanced economies fell by 17% year on year, as demand for electricity declined and the share of electricity produced using renewable energy rose. Also slowed economic activity and high energy prices affected electricity demand," says Filipe Gouveia, shipping analyst at BIMCO. Between January and August, electricity production in advanced economies fell by 4% year on year, according to data from the International Energy Agency.
PD Ports to enhance staff safety at Felixstowe warehouse with drone technology

Nov 23, 2023 | container-news.com | Themis Karalis

PD Ports enhances staff safety at its Felixstowe warehouse with cutting edge technology, removing the need to work at height in order to perform important stock counts. In particular, the logistics provider RAWView has been actively searching for ways to mitigate risks team members face when conducting daily tasks. Stock counts were identified as a key area to implement technology, because they require staff to work at height on scissor lifts.
Ten new electric cranes to improve Port of Santos operations

Nov 23, 2023 | container-news.com | Themis Karalis

The vessel Zhen Hua 35, starting its journey from the port of Shanghai, docked on 16 November at the port of Santos in Brazil carrying two new portainers and eight e-RTGs for the Brazilian port operator Santos Brasil. Santos Brasil acquired the new electrical equipment aligned with the concept of a low-carbon economy and the sustainability of the port activity growth.
New partnership to improve Canadian supply chains

Nov 23, 2023 | container-news.com | Themis Karalis

Ashcroft Terminal and Vancouver Fraser Port Authority have signed a letter of intent for a long-term arrangement about the transportation of Canadian imports and exports. In particular, the organisations will work together to invest, build and operate rail infrastructure at Ashcroft Terminal to reduce congestion within the Port of Vancouver, support capacity growth and enhance resiliency within the critical Asia-Pacific Gateway trade corridor.
Corvus Energy appoints new CEO

Nov 23, 2023 | container-news.com | Themis Karalis

The Board of Corvus Energy, a Norwegian supplier of zero-emission and hybrid maritime, offshore, subsea and port applications, has appointed Fredrik Witte as new chief executive officer (CEO). Witte will take over his role from 1 January 2024. Chairman of the Board, Mikael Mäkinen, has welcomed Witte on board and looks forward to the start of a new phase for the company. Fredrik Witte has been the managing director of Cargill Aqua Nutrition's operations in Norway, Scotland, and Canada since 2015.