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.

ZIM announced that it is expediting the global rollout of smart containers, enhancing supply chain transparency and visibility with Hoopo’s advanced hoopoSense Solar trackers. With rising demand for accurate, real-time supply chain visibility, ZIM’s smart container solution offers customers precise data, ensuring reliable tracking throughout the shipment process, including the inland journey. This enables full […] The post ZIM expands global smart container rollout with Hoopo’s advanced tracking appeared first on Container News.