"On the ocean freight rates front, it was more of the same this week; a slowdown in the speed of dec...
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Asia-US ocean rates still sinking, but calmer waters may be in sight
by The Loadstar
Wan Hai Lines Holds Naming Ceremony for 13,100teu Newbuilding “WAN HAI A20”
The following release was published by Wan Hai:
Wan Hai Lines held ship naming ceremony for WAN...
by Wan Hai
HMM delivers profit in H1 2025 despite trade headwinds
The following release was published by HMM:
- Revenue for H1 2025 totaled KRW 5,477 billion, wi...
by HMM
MSC Introduces New Standalone Service Connecting USA and Africa
The following release was published by MSC:
MSC is pleased to announce a new enhanced standalon...
by MSC
Port of Los Angeles Posts Busiest Month Ever
The following release was published by Port of Los Angeles:
July was the busiest month on recor...
by Port of Los Angeles
HHLA closes first half of 2025 very successfully
The following release was published by HHLA:
- CEO Angela Titzrath: “HHLA’s positive performanc...
by HHLA
CK Hutchison sees “reasonable chance” of $22.8 billion ports sale going through
"CK Hutchison said on Thursday its $22.8 billion ports business sale had a "reasonable chance" of go...
by AJOT
Houthis seek to legitimise maritime role with ‘Safe Transit’ service
"The Houthi-run Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC) has released a new set of Frequen...
by Splash247
Colombo still gaining from India-Pakistan spat, but Vizhinjam is emerging
"The trade restrictions between India and Pakistan continue to drive incremental transhipment volume...
by The Loadstar
Hapag-Lloyd: good growth and solid half-year results in a volatile market
The following release was published by Hapag-Lloyd:
- Transport volumes significantly increased...
by Hapag-Lloyd
DP World Reports Strong H1 2025 Results: Revenue up 20.4%, Container Volumes Rise 6.7%
The following release was published by DP World:
DP World today announced strong financial and...
by DP World
Marie Maersk ablaze off West Africa
"The Marie Maersk is reported to be on fire off the West African coast with Dutch salvage company Sm...
by Seatrade Maritime News
HMM hits choppier economic waters in Q2 as rates fall amid global tension
"South Korean shipping line HMM has reported a profitable first half of the year, “despite trade hea...
by The Loadstar
Wan Hai returns to the Asia-Med route with new FM1 service
"Wan Hai will return to the Asia-Med trade with the launch of the new Far East-Mediterranean 1 (FM1)...
by Linerlytica
SeaLead - Introducing our new South East Asia (SEA7) Service.
The following release was published by SeaLead:
This service connects South Korea and China to...
by SeaLead
MSC reshapes two more major E/W services into RTW offerings
In an confident move, MSC has begun reshaping two additional major E/W strings into RTW services. Wh...
by Destine Ozuygur
South Korea breaks the ice with new vision for Arctic box shipping
"South Korea is to test box shipping routes through the Arctic Ocean next year, ending the country’s...
by The Loadstar
Port of Long Beach Achieves Busiest July on Record
The following release was published by Port of Long Beach:
A pause in tariffs in recent months...
by Port of Long Beach
Abraham Unger and Eli Glickman reportedly bid to take ZIM private
"Israeli business news outlet Calcalist is reporting that ZIM CEO Eli Glickman is teaming up with Is...
by Splash247
Chittagong offers incentives to clear backlog of empty containers
"Chittagong Port Authority is offering priority berthing for ships collecting empty containers, as i...
by The Loadstar
Shippers breath easier as the US and China extend the trade truce
"The US yesterday extended the 90-day pause for ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on Chinese imports until 10 Nov...
by The Loadstar
Underinvestment exposes European ports to systematic bottlenecks
"A growing mismatch at North European ocean gateways between available capacity and demand has left...
by Journal of Commerce
Container market sends mixed signals as charter rates hold firm, spot rates slide
"Container shipping is giving out misleading signals. On the one hand, time charter rates are at hig...
by Splash247
TS Lines adds to newbuild series in China
"Taiwanese carrier TS Lines has boosted its newbuilding programme in a new deal with a Chinese shipy...
by Splash247
OOCL launches Transpacific Latin Pacific 8 (TLP8) to strength express linkage between Asia and Mexico
The following release was published by OOCl:
To enhance our network coverage in the emerging ma...
by OOCL
Kenya's "White Elephant" Port Begins to Receive Large Boxships at Last
"The ongoing trade disruptions, most visibly between the U.S. and China, are causing a reorganizatio...
by The Maritime Executive
The Largest Project in the History of Klaipėda Port: Designers Have Started Work
The following release was published by Port of Klaipeda:
Step by step, Klaipėda Port is prepari...
by Port of Klaipeda
Maersk optimism may just be to 'keep their spirits (and share price) up'
"Maersk’s bullish full-year profit expectation has surprised stakeholders amid the heightened market...
by The Loadstar
Chinese carriers rejig schedules to avoid US port calls as fees loom
"Chinese carriers appear to be adjusting their services to get ahead of the October financial penalt...
by The Loadstar
Peak season 'already come and gone' for liners, but spot rate decline slows
"There may be no sign of a peak season for liner shipping, but with the worst of the tariff news don...
by The Loadstar
HMM says it will join the race for Brazil's Tecon 10 terminal
"South Korea’s flagship container line, HMM, has told The Loadstar it has its sights on the new Teco...
by The Loadstar
India's market boom remains undeterred by trade restrictions with Pakistan
Market growth and regional carrier competition are booming in India. What started as a trickle in Q3...
by Destine Ozuygur
Revamped CSE: Express Transit and Alternative Access to Cambodia
The following release was published by CNC Line:
We’re proud to unveil the revamped CSE service...
by CNC Line
CNC - New KI8 Service: Efficient Access to Key Asian Gateways
The following release was published by CNC Line:
We are pleased to announce the launch of our n...
by CNC Line
Maersk reports strong results in Q2, but bullish market 'may be short-lived'
"Maersk today revealed its Q2 lifted volumes were just a cut above overall market growth, but its bu...
by The Loadstar
Dali owners sue shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries
"The owners of the Dali, which collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024 are suing th...
by Seatrade Maritime News
US hits India with extra 25% tariff – but this may be 'self-defeating'
"The US has an issued a “self-defeating” executive order to hit Indian imports with an additional 25...
by The Loadstar
Hapag-Lloyd Shuttle Services Update – MBS & MB2
The following release was published by Hapag-Lloyd:
With your cargo planning in mind, we will d...
by Hapag-Lloyd
Service Enhancement on Vietnam Singapore Express (VSX)
Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce the expansion of our Vietnam Singapore Express (V...
by ONE
Wan Hai 503 bid for port of refuge in Sri Lanka fails
"The fire stricken Wan Hai Lines container ship will not be proceeding with a plan to seek port of r...
by Seatrade Maritime News
ICTSI 1H2025 Net Income grew 15% to US$483.84M; Recurring Net Income up 20%
The following release was published by ICTSI:
- Throughput increased 11% to 6.99 million TEUs...
by ICTSI
Azerbaijan: SOCAR Container Terminal in Turkey Not for Sale
"The Azerbaijani state-owned energy company SOCAR has denied claims that it is looking at options fo...
by The Maritime Executive
Typhoon delays a million containers on Yangtze
"Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel warn of cargo delays following disruption to supply chains caused by t...
by Seatrade Maritime News.
Port of NY & NJ is the second-busiest U.S. port for loaded containers in the first half of 2025
"The Port of New York and New Jersey continued to see strong growth over the first half of the year...
by AJOT
US Customs gears up to enforce new port fees on China‑linked vessels
"US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has been designated to collect a new fee regime targeting Chin...
by Splash247
Bangladesh exporters rush to beat tariff deadline for US-bound cargo
"With just two days to go, Bangladeshi exporters are rushing to get goods off the docks in Chittagon...
by The Loadstar
Maersk - TA10 Terminal Change
The following release was published by Maersk:
To improve our service performance and provide b...
by Maersk
Beijing Mærsk - The newest fleet member is here and equipped with a dual-fuel engine to meet the energy transition
The following release was published by Maersk:
Big ship means Big specs:
- Length: 350 meter...
by Maersk
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