Asian ports powering box growth

The Los Angeles Harbour Commission has approved a US$ 52 million on-dock rail project at Fenix Marine Terminal.

CMA CGM Air Cargo received its third Boeing 777-200F, expanding the company’s network with a new transpacific route, connecting Hong Kong, Chicago, and Seoul.

Severe weather off South Africa’s east coast caused the Maltese-flagged CMA CGM Belem to lose 99 containers, following a similar incident a month earlier.

The newly launched ‘Beyond Methane Pledge’ calls for an end to LNG and other methane-based fuels, as major shipping companies ready to order new LNG-powered containerships.

CMA CGM reported a Q2 2024 net income of US$ 661 million, down 51% from last year, and confirmed an order for twelve 15,000 TEU LNG-powered vessels.

CMA CGM has partnered with Google to integrate AI across its global operations, aiming to enhance decision-making, optimise workflows, and improve efficiency in vessel routes.