Wilson Sons announced a significant 55% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from cargo operations at the Santa Clara Container Terminal in Rio Grande do Sul. The company developed a new calculation methodology, based on the Brazilian Greenhouse Gas Program and validated by SGS, an inspection, verification, testing, and certification firm. Using this method, Wilson […] The post Wilson Sons cuts GHG emissions by 55% at Santa Clara Container Terminal appeared first on Container News.

The Iraqi government officially took control of five berths at the Al-Faw Grand Port in southern Basra province, previously managed by the South Korean company Daewoo. The handover ceremony was led by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani. “The project will transform Iraq from a country dependent on the ports of others to a maritime […] The post Iraq takes control of five berths at major port appeared first on Container News.

The Secretary of State for Transport has confirmed the reappointments of Jonson Cox CBE as Non-Executive Chair and Admiral Sir Philip Jones GCB DL as Non-Executive Director to the Board of the Port of London Authority (PLA). Both will begin their second terms on 4 April 2025, extending their service for an additional three years. […] The post Port of London Authority reappoints two senior board members appeared first on Container News.

Possible problems of international shipping, and how to mitigate. Shopping abroad can be an exciting way to access unique items that are not available in the country, but shipping costs are often a significant obstacle. When ship internationally, it is not uncommon for shipping costs or unforeseen expenses to make the overall price significantly higher […] The post How to Save Money on International Shopping with sales promotions appeared first on Container News.

Orders of new container vessels are up by ~52% year-on-year with 254 new contracts placed in 2024, compared to 167 in the corresponding period of 2023 according to a new report by VesselsValue, the data intelligence arm of maritime data and freight management solutions provider Veson Nautical. The report, titled ‘Golden Age: Container shipping’s post-covid boom […] The post Golden Age: Container shipping’s post-Covid boom continues appeared first on Container News.