U.S. container imports declined in November as shipments from China dropped sharply and seasonal slowdowns took hold, according to Descartes’ December Global Shipping Report. Imports totaled 2.18 million TEUs in November. That figure was 5.4% lower than October and 7.8% below the same month last year. Despite the decline, November ranked as the fourth-strongest November […] The post U.S. container imports fall in November as China volumes weaken appeared first on Container News.

HD Hyundai’s recent expansion signals maritime industry’s transformation from market competition to geopolitical chess match. The post South Korea’s shipbuilders as Washington’s commercial proxy appeared first on Container News.

Kalmar has launched a new range of DC charging solutions to support its electric equipment portfolio. The solutions were developed in partnership with charger specialists Kempower and SINEXCEL. The partnerships combine Kalmar’s expertise in electric material-handling equipment with Kempower’s and SINEXCEL’s experience in DC charging technology. Together, the companies aim to deliver reliable, easy-to-use charging […] The post Kalmar partners with Kempower and SINEXCEL appeared first on Container News.

Samskip has appointed Ólafur Orri Ólafsson as its new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Kari-Pekka Laaksonen. The company said the leadership change reflects continuity and a focus on long-term growth. Samskip will continue to invest in sustainable, multimodal logistics and digitalisation. Under Kari-Pekka Laaksonen’s leadership, Samskip expanded its network and entered new markets. The company […] The post Samskip names Ólafur Orri Ólafsson as CEO appeared first on Container News.