“Global schedule reliability seems to continue to follow the trend seen in 2021, with schedule reliability fluctuating within a small range but at a slightly…
DP World’s WCS expands to consulting service market
DP World’s subsidiary World Crane Services (WCS) will be diversifying away from just inspections and offering consultancy services in a new venture. WCS Port Consultancy…
UK mushroom growing uses 100,000 m³ of peat a year – can we do better? | New Scientist
Peat bogs are an important carbon store, so mushroom growers are searching for a way to grow their produce on other substrates
Russian forwarders launch Vostochny-China sailings
Russian freight forwarders Inteco and Swift Transport Group have created liner operating subsidiaries to provide regular container shipping between Vostochny and China. Using chartered ships,…
DP World secures US$300 million via divestment to expand Indian footprint
In a long-term growth-centric move, DP World has divested a 22.5% stake in its wholly-owned Indian terminal holding company, known as Hindustan Ports Pvt. Ltd.…
Asean Seas Line stretches orderbook with 1,600 TEU quartet at Wenchong
Chinese intra-Asia carrier Asean Seas Line (ASL) has embarked on another round of fleet expansion. CA Shipping, ASL’s joint venture with China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s…
ABB to supply power setup for Japan’s first electric tug
ABB has been contracted by IHI Power Systems Co. Ltd, to provide its power system platform, Onboard DC Grid, for a new tug being built…
Put down the coffee: Study finds caffeine drives impulse purchases | New Scientist
Feedback learns to avoid drinking a cup of coffee before hitting the shops, while also pondering the benefits of a remote-control hot tub, and continuing…
Self-charging buoy could harness wave power to monitor the oceans | New Scientist
A buoy powered by the movement of waves could be used to monitor water levels for early flood warning systems or to check long-term water…
Dismissals and Ambushes: proceedings at the Federal Maritime Commission
Recent attention on the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has brought an an increased number of proceedings at the agency.