#inland-waterway
(25 articles)CMA CGM, Nike Launch Zero-Emission Electric Barge in Vietnam
CMA CGM, Nike and Gemadept have jointly launched a fully electric barge solution operating between Ho Chi Minh City and the Gemalink deep-sea terminal in Cai Mep, Vietnam. The 100-percent electric ves
CMA CGM Launches Vietnam's First Fully Electric Inland Barge
CMA CGM has introduced Vietnam's first fully electric inland barge, marking a significant milestone in decarbonizing the country's inland waterway logistics network. The deployment reflects growing in
CMA CGM Launches First Electric Barge in Vietnam with Nike
CMA CGM has deployed Vietnam's first fully electric inland container barge, marking a significant step in decarbonizing Asian supply chains. The vessel, powered by renewable solar energy and equipped
Stegra Builds Three-Hub European Steel Distribution Network
Stegra, a Sweden-based green steel producer, has formalized partnerships with three port and logistics operators to create a coordinated European distribution network serving customers from its Boden
Argentina's River Grain Transport Hits Five-Year High
Argentina's river-based grain transport has recovered to five-year highs following periods of drought that previously constrained this critical inland waterway route. This recovery improves logistics
Rhine River record low water levels threaten European grain shipping
The Rhine River, a critical European inland waterway for grain and bulk commodity transport, has reached record low water levels, creating a shipping crisis that threatens to disrupt commodity flows a
Low Rhine water levels disrupt barge cargo as German port strikes averted
German port strikes have been averted, providing temporary relief to port operations. However, low water levels on the Rhine river remain an active constraint on barge cargo transportation through the
Hong Kong Port Taps Pinglu Canal to Reclaim Cargo Volume
Hong Kong Port is leveraging the newly opened Pinglu Canal as a strategic asset to reverse declining cargo volumes and deepen its position as a critical regional transhipment hub. The canal connects i
China's River Ports Expand Ocean Services, Reshaping Asian Logistics
Wenzhou's launch of a direct container shipping service to West Africa represents a significant shift in China's port infrastructure strategy, where improved river port capabilities are now supporting
Dhaka River Terminal Expansion to Ease Chittagong Bottleneck
Chittagong Port Authority is pursuing a significant infrastructure expansion at Pangaon, seeking private investment to develop a second inland container terminal on 22 acres near Dhaka. This initiativ
Direct Container Route Links Nanning & Can Tho
A new direct container shipping route has been established between Nanning (China) and Can Tho (Vietnam), representing a strategic expansion of regional maritime connectivity in Southeast Asia. This d
Pinglu Canal Transforms Regional Supply Chain Beyond Guangxi
China's Pinglu Canal represents a significant infrastructure investment that extends supply chain benefits well beyond its immediate Guangxi region. This waterway development creates new transportatio
Pinglu Canal Opens in China, Slashing Freight Costs by 5.2B Yuan
China has opened the Pinglu Canal, a strategic infrastructure project designed to optimize inland freight movement and significantly reduce transportation costs. The canal is projected to save approxi
Transito Launches Total Freight to Combat Rhine Low-Water Crisis
Transito has introduced a new service called Total Freight in response to ongoing low-water challenges affecting the Rhine River, one of Europe's most critical inland waterways. These hydrological con
New Service Tackles Rhine River Cargo Disruptions
The Rhine River, Europe's busiest inland waterway corridor, faces recurring cargo disruptions that impact shippers across multiple sectors. A new service has been launched to mitigate these disruption
China's Pinglu Canal Opens New Direct Shipping Route to ASEAN
China has officially opened the Pinglu Canal, establishing a new shipping gateway that directly connects Chinese inland regions with ASEAN markets. This infrastructure development represents a structu
Pinglu Canal Opens: 560km Shipping Shortcut Cuts Costs by $745M
China's Pinglu Canal has officially opened, marking a significant structural improvement to regional logistics infrastructure in Southwest China. The new canal eliminates approximately 560 kilometers
JM Baxi Launches Rail Link Between Delhi & Nhava Sheva
JM Baxi has established a dedicated rail service connecting Delhi Inland Container Terminal (DICT) with Nhava Sheva, India's largest container port. This inaugural service represents a strategic infra
Pinglu Canal Opens: China's Game-Changing Route to SE Asia
China's Pinglu Canal represents a structural shift in regional logistics architecture, directly connecting Guangxi's landlocked interior to maritime trade routes via Beibu Gulf. Opening on September 1
Rhine Drought Forces Germany to Boost Rail Freight Capacity
The Rhine River's recurring drought conditions have created a structural capacity crisis for European freight movement, forcing Germany to accelerate rail freight infrastructure investments. As barge
Rhine River Disruption Strains Chemical Supply Chains; Covestro Holds
The Rhine River, a critical artery for European chemical and manufacturing logistics, is experiencing significant disruption that is testing the resilience of major supply chains. Covestro, a leading
Triple Supply Chain Crisis: Hormuz Tolls, Low Rhine Levels, Robot Ban
Supply chain networks are confronting an unprecedented convergence of three distinct but mutually reinforcing disruptions that collectively threaten to reshape logistics networks and inflate transport
Hamburg Redirects Containers to Rail as Rhine Water Levels Drop
Hamburg port is adapting its container logistics operations by shifting transport from inland waterways to rail services in response to critically low water levels on the Rhine River. This seasonal ph
Rhine Low Water Spikes Freight Costs, Cuts Inland Capacity
Exceptionally low water levels on the Rhine River are creating a bottleneck in European inland logistics, driving up freight costs and reducing the volume of cargo that can be transported via barge. T
SLC and Brado Launch Cotton Route to Santos from Matopiba
SLC and Brado have jointly launched a new dedicated route to transport cotton from Brazil's Matopiba region, a critical agricultural belt spanning Maranhão, Tocantins, Piauí, and Bahia, directly to th