The Red Sea has long been a vital artery for global trade, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean and facilitating the movement of goods between Europe, Asia, and Africa. However, recent events involving Houthi rebel attacks in the region have sent shockwaves through the maritime industry, causing significant disruptions to ocean freight services…

Following two months of negotiations by the United Nations and Turkey, there’s finally a signed agreement to re-open three of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports for grain shipments opening the route for significant volumes of food exports. Guarantee of safe passage UN Officials have said that Russia and Ukraine have the elements in place such as…

It’s only been just over a year since the Ever Given, a giant 20,000 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit) capacity container ship, ran aground in the Suez canal causing trade chaos for a week until it was freed. And now another of Evergreen’s massive, albeit half the size of the Ever Given, has run aground in…

If you are considering the logistics of Importing goods into the United Kingdom for your business, sea freight will naturally be an option you will consider. Sea freight is a good choice for those businesses that are looking to import a large amount of consumer goods and is most often used when importing from Far East…

Around 16% of the ocean carrier global fleet – equating to 36% in terms of teu capacity – will be equipped with exhaust gas cleaning scrubber systems to comply with the IMO 2020 0.5% sulphur cap. Ships with approved scrubber systems installed will be allowed to continue to burn heavy fuel oil (HFO) after 1…

Are you feeling festive yet?! Maybe not, but sea freight imports need to be organised soon to get them in time for Christmas! Time is of the essence. Please contact a member of our team as we have very competitive rates for this month – email [email protected] or call 02380 337778 We handle all types…

China's newest and largest container ship has ABB turbochargers installed to help to ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency.  The flagship in Cosco Shipping Line's Universe mega containership series, the 21,000+ TEU COSCO Shipping Universe, was delivered in June 2018 by Chinese shipbbuilder Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co. Ltd. The vessel is equipped with three ABB A180-L two-stroke…

According to The Loadstar, Hauliers and logistics operators are warning UK shippers and consignees using the country’s second busiest container gateway, Southampton, of higher land side rates, as costs rise as a result of growing box congestion. The congestion has been a longer term effect of the  new alliance structure, which came into effect in April 2017. It was…

In 1967, the British Transport Docks Board (BTDB) commissioned McKinsey & Company to assess the impact of a recent development from the United States: container boxes. The first purpose built ships for them were being launched, and a few US lines were carrying these novelties on their regular service.  McKinsey & Company predicted: Containerised cargo is…

Wednesday 8th November marked the maiden arrival of the Milan Maersk, the largest container ship to visit Southampton. The Milan Maersk, which is 399m long, 58.6m wide, and can carry 20568 20' containers, weighs a staggering 214,000 tonnes and is less than a metre shorter than the world's longest vessel. The vessel departed Shanghai on…