Brazil officially calls off the privatisation of the Port of Santos
"The on/off privatisation plans for the Port of Santos have been officially removed by the Brazilian...
PSA Sines expands container terminal capacity
"A pair of Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) cranes have arrived at PSA Sines in Portugal this...
Suez Canal Northbound Traffic Resumes After ONE Containership Hits Bridge
"The Suez Canal Authority is reporting that it was able to recover after an Ocean Network Express (O...
MSC Continues Acquisition Spree Making Offer for Freight Forwarder Clasquin
"MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is continuing to move aggressively to expand its operations thro...
RSGT to operate Bangladesh’s newly built terminal for the next 22 years
"Saudi Arabia's port and terminal operator Red Sea Gateway Terminal International (RSGT) has secured...
Seaspan enters new sector, ordering world’s largest car carriers with Hyundai Glovis
"Seaspan, the world’s largest boxship lessor, has marked its entry into the car carrier segment in p...
The Northwest Seaport Alliance names Jeff Bellerud as Chief Operating Officer
The following release was published by NWSA:
The Northwest Seaport Alliance is glad to welcome...
Jin Jiang Shipping IPO fails to hit target, but shares rise
"Shanghai Jin Jiang Shipping (JJ Shipping), the liner subsidiary of Shanghai International Port Grou...
Carriers roll out new ancillary charges – 'we're going to need every dollar'
"With container spot rates below ocean carrier unit operating costs on some routes, shipping lines a...
Yang Ming diverts Asia-USEC service from congested Panama Canal
"Yang Ming has joined its liner peers in diverting ships from the congested Panama Canal to the Cape...
Plans for Nuclear-Powered 24,000 TEU Containership Unveiled in China
"China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has unveiled plans for what could potentially become th...
APMT, DP World establish Zero Emission Port Alliance at COP28
"APM Terminals (APMT) and DP World have announced the establishment of the Zero Emission Port Allian...
GPA invests in rail connections, terminal capacity
The following release was published by Georgia Ports Authority:
The Georgia Ports Authority Boa...
Call for governments to protect shipping in the Red Sea
"As attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz intensify a lack of economically via...
Chennai ports shut as Cyclone Michaung approaches Indian coast
"All ports in India’s Chennai region have closed operations until further notice on Monday (4 Decemb...
Carriers set for major blanking programme
"Hong Kong consultancy Linerlytica suggests that the carriers are struggling to achieve the General...
Niklas Wilmking tipped for DB Schenker new contract logistics chief
"DB Schenker is set to lose its head of contract logistics Hessel Verhage (above), who has decided t...
OOCL box ship in Red Sea hit by rocket fired from a drone
"Risks to container vessels passing through the Red Sea region have been further heightened after re...
Carriers likely to follow MSC and hike ancillary charges on Indian exports
"Facing profitability setbacks after the recent steep freight rate downturns, container lines appear...
Port of Santos gains new Konecranes equipment
"Konecranes has delivered seven forklifts and two gantry cranes to Eldorado Brazil’s new cellulose t...
Yara International launches world’s first clean ammonia-powered containership
"Yara Clean Ammonia, North Sea Container Line, and Yara International have collaborated to build the...
MSC and Ellerman sign slot agreement for Atlantic routes
The following release was published by MSC:
MSC and Ellerman City Liners have signed an agreeme...
OOCL announces new China Indonesia Philippines Services (CIP1 & CIP2)
The following release was published by OOCL:
We are pleased to announce that OOCL will be stren...
OOCL announces new Japan Philippines Service (KTX4)
The following release was published by OOCL:
We are pleased to announce that OOCL will be expan...
Western Australian Government Unveils Plan for Relocation of Fremantle Port
"Following years of intensive studies and consultations, the Western Australian (WA) government has...
Interest in sea-air services on the rise, with new tech on the way to help
"While Maersk may have succeeded, integrated sea-air services from shipping behemoths MSC and CMA CG...
Maersk tops schedule reliability rankings, MSC and CMA CGM follow
"In October, the global schedule reliability of ocean carriers remained steady at 64.4%, showing no...
China ports approach 260 million TEU milestone
"During the first ten months of the year, China’s ports witnessed a 4.9 per cent year-on-year (YoY)...
Meratus Line’s SBON service starts calls to East Java Multipurpose Terminal
The following release was published by ICTSI:
East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT), Internati...
Maersk splashes $500 million in supply chain capabilities
"A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has announced a $500 million investment to strengthen its supply chain...
Shipping Giants Want an End Date for Fossil Fuel-Only Vessels
"Europe’s biggest container lines want to phase out ships powered only by fossil fuels." See the ori...
SeaLead Unveils New MEDSA Service, Connecting Mediterranean and Brazil Ports
The following release was published by SeaLead:
Singapore – SeaLead, a fast-growing global ship...
OOCL and HMM the final top carriers to unveil EU ETS surcharge estimates
"EU ETS surcharge estimates for all the top carriers have now been released, with OOCL and HMM the l...
Maersk sails into the charter market as it prepares for independence
"Maersk is preparing for an early termination of its 2M partnership with MSC by reinforcing its flee...
Maersk Settles Lawsuit Over Ever Given Grounding in Suez
"A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S settled a Danish lawsuit against the companies behind a ship that blocked th...
Container Shipping Market Faces ‘Brutal’ 2024, Xeneta Says
"The latest data from Oslo-based Xeneta suggests that 2024 could be an even more difficult year for...
Montreal Port Authority appoints new President and CEO
"The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has announced the appointment of Julie Gascon to the position of...
APM Terminals Gothenburg bucks trend and records highest volumes ever in Port's history
The following release was published by APM Terminals:
Shipping lines are reporting declining co...
PANYNJ kickstarts $220 million street corridor project
"The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has began construction works on the $220 mil...
Port of Long Beach seeks construction contract for Pier B rail facility
"The Port of Long Beach has announced its plan to bid in early 2024 for its first construction contr...
Zero-Emissions Cargo Handlers Debut at Port of Long Beach
The following release was published by Port of Long Beach:
A fleet of 33 new human-operated, ze...
Alphaliner: 83% of container carriers ordered in 2023 green
"‘Green’ ships accounted for 83% of container carrier capacity ordered in the first nine months of 2...
Hudong-Zhonghua delivers scrubber-fitted ONE Fantastic
"Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has handed over a new 15,500 TEU containership to...
SeaLead Launches New Direct Shipping Service Connecting Key Red Sea Ports
The following release was published by SeaLead:
SeaLead has announced a new direct shipping ser...
Victoria International Container Terminal to complete Phase 3A expansion by yearend
The following release was published by ICTSI:
Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT),...
X-Press Feeders’ methanol-fuelled newbuildings are Europe-bound
"X-Press Feeders’ 14 methanol-fuelled newbuildings will serve European routes, the world’s largest f...
More box ships diverting to Suez Canal routes as Panama restrictions tighten
"Hapag-Lloyd and Cosco have become the latest carriers to impose a Panama Canal surcharge (PCC), as...
Port of Bilbao inaugurates green hybrid RTG cranes
"Representatives linked to the Port of Bilbao and its hinterland have taken part in the inauguration...
Zhejiang Seaport opens up new terminal company
"Zhejiang Seaport Group has set up a container terminal company to support the fast expanding develo...
CMA CGM to enhance its FAL1 and FAL3 services connecting Asia with North Europe
CMA CGM is pleased to announce that in order to improve operational efficiency, the following change...