Marketplace rumours are circulating that one of the world’s largest containerlines could be eyeing a potential takeover bid for Hong…
PREDICTIONS FOLLOWING ONE OF “WILDEST” YEARS
Pricing becoming “shakier”, further consolidation and alliance adjustments are among predictions for the global container shipping industry made by the…
CONTAINER OPERATIONS RETURN PLANNED FOR CENTREPORT
Modified container operations are expected to recommence at CentrePort Wellington by July this year or sooner. CentrePort chief executive Derek…
SEEPORT APPROACHES
Ports of Auckland (PoAL) is again inviting members of the public to venture behind the “red fence” during Auckland Anniversary…
KAIKOURA ROAD AND RAIL REBUILD ADVANCES
Good progress is being reported in the rebuild of both the existing State Highway 1 and rail corridor along the…
HMM OPTS FOR 2M SLOTS ONLY
Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is entering into a “strategic co-operation” with Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), that is…
SHIPPERS CITE OVERCAPACITY IN NEGOTIATIONS
United States shippers are reportedly resisting carrier moves to restore rates on the trans-Pacific (Asia-North America) tradelane, given a largely…
TAIC REPORTS ON ARATERE PROPELLER LOSS
A sub-optimal fit, vibration, corrosion and the uneven thrust produced by differently-pitched blades all contributed to the “fretting” which saw…
RTF WELCOMES VDAM RULE
Road Transport Forum chief executive Ken Shirley has heralded the new Vehicle Dimensions and Mass (VDAM) rule as representing an…
Thank you!
Thank you so much for your support in 2016. It has been a pretty tough year in many respects. Our…