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Chittagong offers incentives to clear backlog of empty containers
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
MSC - Iroko, a New Direct Service Connecting Asia and West Africa
The following release was published by MSC:
MSC is pleased to announce a new standalone service...
by MSC
MSC Launches Fast New Alpaca Service for Trade Far East to South America West Coast
The following release was published by MSC:
MSC is pleased to unveil its new Alpaca service, la...
by MSC
Qterminals Celebrates Handling 10 Million TEUS at Hamad Port
The following release was published by QTerminals:
QTerminals, a leading port and terminal oper...
by QTerminals
Hutchison claims positive impact to Panama economy with port concessions
"Panama Ports Company says it wants to work with Panama’s government after the country’s Comptroller...
by Seatrade Maritime News
Evergreen ship loses 50 boxes off Peru
"Evergreen, Taiwan’s largest liner, has suffered two substantial container-loss incidents in South A...
by Splash247
Chinese Companies Dispatch Multiple Container Ships Along Arctic Route For Faster Europe Trade
"With summer navigation season in the Arctic ramping up, several Chinese companies have dispatched c...
by gCaptain
With the fleet ageing, tonnage buyers are opting for new feeders
"Orders at Chinese yards for new box ships in the past week were predominantly for vessels of less t...
by The Loadstar
More carrier services in danger of attack after new Houthi announcement
"Carriers have been warned to proceed 'with extreme caution' following the major widening of the Hou...
by The Loadstar
Red Sea ‘revival’ taking place as regional carriers lead the way
"The Red Sea is seeing “a quiet revival” in shipping services as regional carriers steadily add capa...
by Journal of Commerce
Hutchison faces court challenge for control of ports in Panama
"The future of two of Panama’s most strategic ports is hanging in the balance after president José R...
by Splash247
Costamare reveals four-ship newbuild play in China
"Greek containership owner Costamare is the latest liner player to return to the newbuilding market,...
by Splash247
SeaLead terminates charters on sanctioned vessels
"Fast-growing container line SeaLead says it has terminated the charters on “multiple vessels” sanct...
by Seatrade Maritime News
ONE reports sharp drop in Q1 profit, cuts forecast
"Ocean Network Express (ONE) reported a net profit of $86 million for Q1 FY2025 (1 April – 30 June)...
by Seatrade Maritime News
Trump signs order ending global tariff exemption for low-cost goods
"US President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending a global tariff exemption used by shoppe...
by BBC
Pushed by Trump, pulled by China: Brazil's bold new rail freight gamble
"A plan to link both coasts of South America with high-capacity cargo rail lines has gained a shot i...
by The Loadstar
Indian exporters hope for US trade deal after 25% tariff blow
"Indian exports to the US face a 25% tariff – along with other penalty shocks – from 1 August, threa...
by The Loadstar
'Don't cut off your head to cure a headache': Chittagong shippers fight vessel
"Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has got into a fight with local shippers over plans to prohibit 15...
by The Loadstar
Far East - Europe trade issues strike at alliance reliability - Schedule Reliability Scorecard July 2025
Welcome to eeSea's monthly global schedule reliability update, where we examine how the latest geopo...
by Destine Ozuygur
Unions demand transparency in UP takeover of NS, despite no job loss pledge
"Unions want “complete transparency” from the US Surface Transportation Board (STB) in its review of...
by The Loadstar