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Cargo

Shipping companies divert vessels around Cape of Good Hope after strikes on Iran

Economy 2 weeks ago

Shipping companies divert vessels around Cape of Good Hope after strikes on Iran

Maersk stated that the firm will continue to prioritize the Trans-Suez route once the situation stabilizes and security conditions permit again.

Truck drivers demand fair freight rates amid planned crackdown on overloaded vehicles

Archipelago 8 months ago

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Truck drivers demand fair freight rates amid planned crackdown on overloaded vehicles

Cargo owners often seek trucking companies that offer the lowest possible rates while promising to haul the largest loads. This practice has pushed trucking operators to slash their transportation fees to unsustainable levels, leaving only a small portion of the revenue for drivers.

Pelindo promises long-term cure after port congestion cripples Jakarta

Economy 10 months ago

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Pelindo promises long-term cure after port congestion cripples Jakarta

People living in Greater Jakarta area took to social media expressing their frustration as they were stuck in traffic leading to the port for hours.

Cargo plane breaks in two during emergency landing

Americas 3 years ago

Cargo plane breaks in two during emergency landing

Smoke was billowing from the bright yellow plane of German logistics giant DHL as it ground to a halt, having slid off the runway when it spun and broke up around the rear wheels.

Cargo plane crashes into mountain in Papua, 3 missing

Indonesia 4 years ago

Cargo plane crashes into mountain in Papua, 3 missing

The Rimbun Air flight lost contact with air control authorities shortly before it was due to land at an airport in Papua's Intan Jaya regency, police and transport officials said.

Ship that blocked Suez Canal to be released after settlement reached

World 4 years ago

Ship that blocked Suez Canal to be released after settlement reached

The formal settlement was reached between the Suez Canal Authority and Japanese ship-leasing company Shoei Kisen Kaisha Ltd. after the seizure of the 220,000-ton Ever Given.

Canal Authority says Suez backlog cleared

World 4 years ago

Canal Authority says Suez backlog cleared

Traffic on the canal, a conduit for over 10 percent of world trade, had begun moving again on Monday evening after the 200,000-tonne MV Ever Given was refloated with the help of international salvage experts.

SpaceX rocket deploys record-setting cargo

Science & Tech 5 years ago

SpaceX rocket deploys record-setting cargo

The rocket successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida at 10:00 am (1500 GMT), 24 hours after its initial take-off had been scrubbed due to bad weather.

Shipwreck removal under Job Creation Law: Impact on shipping lane safety

Opinion 5 years ago

Shipwreck removal under Job Creation Law: Impact on shipping lane safety

The government, through the Job Creation Law, has increased the penalty for ship owners that do not perform their obligation to remove their sunken shipwreck and/or cargo.

Patimban vs. Tanjung Priok: A complementary competition between two giants

Opinion 5 years ago

Patimban vs. Tanjung Priok: A complementary competition between two giants

The Patimban Port, built on 370 hectares, has been designed to be the largest international seaport in Indonesia when its final stage of development is completed in 2027.

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