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APM to develop and operate Liberian port

APM Terminals is the preferred bidder to operate the 25-year concession at the Port of Monrovia in Liberia.

(Mar 16, 2010)

New / revised ocean services

The Grand Alliance will launch a new Asia-Europe loop on March 22nd; MOL will revise coverage on its Asia East Coast - South America service on March 25th; and CCNI, Hanjin Shipping, Hapag-Lloyd, Wanhai and Zim will cooperate on an Asia - South America East Coast service from April.

(Mar 12, 2010)

NYK Logistics opens branch in Nanjing

NYK Logistics (China) has opened a branch along the Yangtze River in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province in China.

(Mar 11, 2010)

NYK acquires stake in TM International Logistics

NYK Holding (Europe) has acquired a 26% stake in Kolkata, India-based TM International Logistics.

(Mar 8, 2010)

Hamburg Sud reports on Chilean port situation

Following the earthquake in Chile, Hamburg Sud has issued the following report regarding operations as the port the shipping line serves:

(Mar 8, 2010)

Volga-Dnepr launches Engineering & Logistics Centre

Volga-Dnepr Group has launched a new Engineering & Logistics Centre (ILC) to focus on developing tailored services for complex worldwide transportation logistics projects.

(Mar 5, 2010)

MOL launches new Chennai service, adjusts USWC and Canada services

Mitsui OSK Lines has announced the opening of the new route on March 23rd. The SMX service will link Laem Chabang, Singapore, Port Kelang, and Chennai.

(Mar 5, 2010)

TNWA announces Pacific Southwest Express service changes

The New World Alliance (TNWA) carriers - APL, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) - have announced plans to revamp the Pacific Southwest Express (PSX) service.

(Mar 4, 2010)

Cargotec consolidates operations Singapore

Cargotec has opened a new facility at Tukang Innovation Park, one of the first companies to set up an office, warehouse and workshop facility at the newly re-branded industrial estate in Western Singapore.

(Mar 2, 2010)

Horizon Lines renews US terminal agreements, announces new service

Horizon Lines has signed an MOU with APM Terminals North America for a new terminal services agreement; and will also launch a new Asia service when its current space-charter agreement with Maersk expires in December.

(Mar 1, 2010)