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Throughput at the Port of Rotterdam falls slightly in the first nine months of 2025

The following release was published by Port of Rotterdam:

Total throughput in the port of Rotte...

by Port of Rotterdam

October spot rate spike: what it means for 2026 ocean freight tenders

Average spot rates increased in October on major fronthaul trades from Far East to Europe and US, bu...

by Xeneta

ONE - Thailand India Pakistan (TIP) update

Ocean Network Express (ONE) announces the update of TIP services, to enhance the schedule integrity...

by ONE

CMA CGM - New setup for MEDEX service, offering relay opportunities via Alexandria and Beirut

The following advisory was published by CMA CGM:

We are pleased to announce the reshuffle of ou...

by CMA CGM

US and China presidents agree to suspend port call fees for a year

"In the same month they began, China and the US have agreed to suspend port call fees on each anothe...

by The Loadstar

India nets $7bn in fresh investment from DP World and Maersk

"India’s ambitions to become a global maritime powerhouse have gained major momentum, with Dubai-bas...

by Splash247

MSC - Port Rotation Changes Trade Far East - NWC

The following advisory was published by MSC:

Please be advised that MSC is planning to adjust t...

by MSC

RSGT and CMA CGM Sign Term Sheet at FII9 for an Envisioned Joint Venture to Develop & Operate Terminal 4 at Jeddah Islamic Port

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

  • The planned investment will deliver advanced...
by CMA CGM

Alabama Port Authority, APM Terminals Advance Plans for New Berth

The following release was published by Alabama Port Authority:

The Alabama Port Authority and A...

by Alabama Port Authority

Tradelanes: Africa-Europe routes given bite by a bumper fruit season

"There appears to be at least one tradelane where forwarders are having a good time lately, namely b...

by The Loadstar

Hapag-Lloyd Marks a Milestone: Christening of the “Wilhelmshaven Express”

The following release was published by Hapag-Lloyd:

The twelfth and final vessel of the Hamburg...

by Hapag-Lloyd

Maersk - Update on temporary changes to TP7 service

The following release was published by Maersk:

Impacted voyages

As previously announced,...

by Maersk

X-Press Feeders Expands East Asia Network

The following release was published by X-Press Feeders:

**Ho Chi Minh Port Klang X-Press (HPX)*...

by X-Press Feeders

Panama Canal Begins Industry Engagement for the Development of Port Terminals

The following release was published by Panama Canal:

The Panama Canal launched a consultation p...

by Panama Canal

'Volume carnage' at US ports from tariff turmoil will lead to 'multi-year declines'

"Fresh evidence of the damage wrought on US container volumes by the chaotic implementation of tarif...

by The Loadstar

PIL Celebrates Naming of Fourth 8,200 TEU LNG Dual-Fuel Container ship

The following release was published by PIL:

Pacific International Lines (PIL) today marked a ma...

by PIL

Hurricane Melissa grows to Cat 5 as it approaches Jamaica

"Jamaica is bracing for the landfall of a category 5 hurricane, which is expected to hit the island...

by The Loadstar

Europe to North America Services TA2 rotation change

The following advisory was published by Maersk:

In order to continue providing highly reliable...

by Maersk

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM finalize the agreement for the operation of a container terminal at the Port of Nador West Med

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

  • Marsa Maroc and CMA Terminals, a subsidiary o...
by CMA CGM

Ashdod port unveils infrastructure upgrade plan worth over $450m

"Israel’s Ashdod Port Company has announced an infrastructure investment program valued at approxima...

by Splash247

Two missing after cargo vessel sinks after collision with box ship

"Another tragic incident at sea occurred on Saturday evening, when Singapore-registered box ship Wan...

by The Loadstar

Sealegend Announces 16 China Arctic Express Voyages for 2026 Following Success of ‘Istanbul Bridge’ Transit

"Container shipping via the Arctic is set for a massive boost in 2026. After completing the first-ev...

by gCaptain

BOXBAY brings vertical thinking to London Gateway

"BOXBAY, a joint venture high-bay storage system between SMS Group and DP World originally installed...

by Splash247

MSC and Maersk join CMA CGM in moving tonnage to India

'The world’s three largest containerlines are reflagging ships to the Indian register to take advant...

by Splash247

Container spot rate spike a gift for carriers as new contract deals loom

"Container spot freight rates on the main east-west trades continued their slight upward momentum fo...

by The Loadstar

Port of Savannah September volumes up 8 percent

The following release was published by Port of Savannah:

The Port of Savannah handled 486,000 t...

by Port of Savannah

'It's crunch time' – the world's forwarding giants unveil Q3 numbers

"The world’s two largest freight forwarders went head-to-head today as DSV and Kuehne + Nagel (K+N)r...

by The Loadstar

Atlantic Container Line faces $34m annual USTR bill

"Shipping that operates con-ro vessel hit with nasty surprise on first day the new US port fees came...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Looking for signals in the dark: what cloaking activity reveals about Red Sea transit

With a potential return to Red Sea transit blossoming amidst a shaky ceasefire, we once again find o...

by Destine Ozuygur

Evergreen taps Samsung Heavy and Guangzhou Shipyard International for 14 ships

"Taiwan’s Evergreen has split its next fleet expansion plans equally between China and South Korea."...

by Splash247

Middle East transhipment evolves as competing hubs now share a cargo boom

"The Middle East transhipment business has evolved significantly this year, following the reorganisa...

by The Loadstar

Incheon port looks to India and Indonesia amid supply chain shift from China

"Incheon Port Authority sees India and Indonesia as the new China, tapping into countries that are t...

by The Loadstar

MSC Launches New Cheetah Service Connecting Directly Asia and Mozambique

The following release was published by MSC:

MSC is pleased to announce the launch of a new stan...

by MSC

India gets closer to China as tariffs hobble exports to the US

"Intra-Asia ocean carriers serving Indian trades have historically, in large part, thrived on bookin...

by The Loadstar

No major impact from China's 'tit-for-tat' port fees for US liners

"The impact of Chinese port fees on US-owned and operated ships has proved milder than expected." Re...

by The Loadstar

A New Era in Arkas Line’s Africa Strategy: Direct Weekly Service From The East Mediterranean And Italy To West Africa

The following release was published by Arkas Line:

Arkas Line launches a direct weekly service...

by Arkas Line

SC Ports records strong intermodal and automotive growth, as state attracts new investments

The following release was published by Port of Los Angeles:

SC Ports ended the first quarter of...

by Port of Los Angeles

Disappointment at IMO after Net Zero Framework vote postponed for a year

"This week’s extraordinary meeting of the IMO MEPC came to a disappointing but expected conclusion,...

by The Loadstar

Cumbia Feeder Service - Schedule Adjustment Notice

The following release was published by Maersk:

As part of our ongoing commitment to better serv...

by Maersk

September Cargo Volume Boosts Port of Los Angeles to Record Quarter

The following release was published by Port of Los Angeles:

The Port of Los Angeles processed 8...

by Port of Los Angeles

CMA CGM poised to make Russian return with St Petersburg feeder call

"French carrier CMA CGM is set to resume container services to the Russian Baltic gateway of St Pete...

by The Loadstar

DP World launches second shipping service as it develops Berbera port

"Global terminal operator DP World has teamed up with Singapore-based regional carrier Summit Shippi...

by The Loadstar

'Feeder frenzy' still dominating global vessel orderbook

"Mid-sized and feeder ships continue to dominate the newbuilding scene." Read the original story at:...

by The Loadstar

Chittagong cancels CMA CGM ship permits in storm over 'surcharges'

"Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has cancelled the licences for seven CMA CGM ships, claiming the li...

by The Loadstar

Cheaper rates for recent deals may point to charter market cooling

"Containership charter rates may be showing signs of cooling, based on recent fixtures." Read the or...

by The Loadstar

Strikes in Antwerp and Rotterdam ignite major schedule disruptions

Vessels arriving in or departing Rotterdam and Antwerp are already looking at extreme delays due to...

by Destine Ozuygur

Panamax boxship hit with $1.7m Shanghai fee as China’s new port levies bite

"$1.7m. That’s the fee – or RMB12.1m – that the German owners of the US-flagged Matson Waikiki are b...

by Splash247

Antwerp and Rotterdam port strikes end – at least until Friday

"Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority said it would take at least “several days” to clear a vessel and carg...

by The Loadstar