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Singapore suspends crew change for arrivals from six African nations

“Singapore has suspended crew change and vaccination of seafarers with recent travel history to six...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Port Klang’s box handling nears pre-pandemic level

“Port Klang in Malaysia has handled 12.69 million TEU in January-November period, close to the volume it handled in the entire last year totaling 13.24 million TEU.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

First berths at Singapore’s Tuas Port to be operational by year-end

“Singapore has completed reclamation works for the first phase it’s new mega-container port – Tuas P...

by eeSea News

Thai-Chinese consortium to build Laem Chabang Phase III container terminals

“Thai utility group Gulf Energy Development, Thai state-owned oil and gas company PTT and Chinese st...

by The Loadstar

Port congestion cascades into intra-Asia services, disrupting container traffic

“The global cascading effect of port congestion is playing havoc with intra-Asia trade lanes, with large amounts of cargo stuck at transhipment hubs in the south-east.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Malaysian transshipment ports worst hit by blank sailings

“Malaysian ports were among the hardest among transshipment hubs in terms blank sailings according to analysts project44.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Adani to exit project for container terminal in Myanmar

“Adani Ports has said that it is abandoning plans to build a container terminal in Myanmar, weeks af...

by Container Management

Singapore opens mega-port storage early to ease container bottlenecks

“Singapore’s new mega-port is just months away from full operations, but it has opened its storage a...

by The Loadstar

Singapore tightens requirements for crew change: Bangladesh extends seafarers’ documents validation

“The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has tightened the requirements for crew changes in Sin...

by Container News

Singapore commits $59.3m in funding to maritime research institute

“Singapore is committing SGD80m ($59.3m) to its maritime research institute over the next five years...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Port of Tanjung Pelepas welcomes Evergreen’s Ever Ace

“The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Malaysia has become the first port in Southeast Asia to welcom...

by Port Technology

Jakarta government hooks up with carriers to bolster exports in capacity crisis

“Indonesia has joined a list of governments that have stepped in to support local shippers affected by capacity and equipment shortages in container shipping.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

COSCO Shipping International sells 60 pct stake in Singapore dry bulk shipping firm

“Integrated logistics service provider COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co., has decided to...

by Offshore Energy

ONE to launch the first dedicated Korea and Central/South China to Straits service

The following advisory was published by Ocean Network Express (ONE):

30 September 2021 – Singapor...

by Ocean Network Express

Malaysian ports eye bounce-back following COVID-stricken container drop

“The impact of COVID-19 lockdowns and inland disruption had a significant impact on Malaysian ports’...

by Port Technology

Vietnam ports boost container throughput despite COVID-19 pressures

“Ports in Vietnam have reported increased throughput in its container sector for 2021 despite COVID-19 restrictive measures.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

GSBN rolls out Cargo Release across Southeast Asia

“Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has expanded its global footprint by rolling out Cargo Release to Hong Kong, Singapore and Laem Chabang in Thailand.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Maersk, CMA CGM, ONE and Wan Hai vessels robbed in Manila

“Container ships, operated by CMA CGM and Ocean Network Express (ONE) were robbed or burglarised while at anchorage in Manila in the first two weeks of August.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Yinson to develop electricity-powered vessel for MPA

“Yinson Holdings (Yinson), through a consortium with its subsidiary Yinson Green Technologies (YGT)...

by Port Technology

Konecranes to provide Gemalink with six RTGs cranes

“The Finnish port equipment provider, Konecranes will supply the Vietnamese terminal Gemadept-Termin...

by Container News

Ominous signs for supply chains from new Covid lockdowns in Vietnam and China

“The lockdown in South Vietnam has caused a 100,000 teu pile-up at Ho Chi Minh City’s Cat Lai port.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Terminals at Tan Cang Cat Lai Port halt container imports

“Container terminals at Tan Cang Cat Lai Port in Ho Chi Minh City, South Vietnam, have suspended con...

by Port Technology

Westports enjoys TEU bounce thanks to yard utilisation

“Westport Holdings Berhad (Westports) saw its TEU volume increase by 11% in Q2 2021 despite the chal...

by Port Technology

Tan Cang Cat Lai Port temporarily suspends receipt of goods

“Saigon Newport Corporation, on the afternoon of July 31, informed that it would temporarily stop re...

by SGGP News

PSA selling up to 20% stake in Thai terminal operator ESCO

“PSA International Southeast Asia is selling up to a 20% stake in Thai terminal operator joint venture ESCO to JWD InfoLogistics.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Covid outbreak brings congestion havoc to South Vietnam ports

“Port congestion in South Vietnam is deteriorating, amid the country’s latest Covid battle.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Singapore continues to be the world’s leading maritime centre

“Singapore has been ranked as the top global shipping centre for the eighth year running, a new report found.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

Muara Port eyes doubled capacity in 2023

“Brunei’s main container terminal, Muara Port, has embarked on expansion works, which are expected to double the port’s annual handling capacity to 500,000TEU by 2023.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Adani Ports to abandon Myanmar project if US classifies it as ‘sanctioned country’

“Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited has said it’ll abandon its project in Myanmar and wri...

by Business Today

Singapore sees 4.6% container port growth, new companies setting up

“Singapore’s container port, the world’s second-largest has returned to growth in 2021, and the city...

by eeSea News

Singapore startup Haulio to manage CMA CGM container movement in Thailand inland corridors

“CMA CGM has collaborated with logistics technology company Haulio to move containers in major Thailand inland corridors.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Philippine Tycoon Enrique Razon Consolidates Manila Port Interest Into ICTSI

“Billionaire Enrique Razon is consolidating his stake in Manila Harbor Center into International Con...

by Hellenic Shiping News

Penang Port brings in Portchain to optimise berth planning at North Butterworth Container Terminal

“Penang Port has signed an agreement with Portchain to improve berth planning at North Butterworth Container Terminal.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Clash over ‘inaccurate’ claims of high rollover rates and congestion at Port Klang

“Port Klang has slammed claims it is suffering “endemic congestion”, caused by nearly two-thirds of all boxes being rolled last month.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

New container terminals to be built in Hai Phong

“A project building container terminals No 3 and 4 at the Hai Phong International Gateway Port in the Lach Huyen Port area was launched in the northern port city on May 12.” See the original story at Vietnam Plus. Source: Vietnam Plus (JK)

by Vietnam Plus

Rotterdam and Singapore proceed with eBL trials

“Singapore and the Netherlands have collaborated since 2019 to explore electronic bills of lading (e...

by Container News

Zhejiang and Rotterdam ink agreement to develop Indonesian port

“China’s Zhejiang Seaport Group inked a cooperation agreement with Port of Rotterdam Authority (Indo...

by Seatrade Maritime News

PSA Singapore breaks productivity record as Suez crisis causes transshipment surge

“PSA Singapore has broken its productivity record after it handled 13,227 containers – 22,761 TEU – during the call of ‘Manila Maersk’ on 3 May 2021.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

More port restrictions from India’s Covid wave exacerbate crew change crisis

“The catastrophic rise of Covid cases in India has reignited the ships’ crew-change crisis, prompting fears it could become “worse than Suez”.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Manila allows emergency entry to Filipino seafarers on virus-hit ship

“Philippine authorities are providing emergency assistance to 12 members of an all-Filipino-crewed c...

by Arab News

Adani Ports could abandon Myanmar project if found to violate U.S. sanctions

“Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSE.NS) said on Tuesday it could abandon a Myanmar cont...

by Reuters

ATI applies to raise cargo handling rates at Port of Batangas

“LISTED PORT OPERATOR Asian Terminals, Inc. (ATI) and its unit ATI Batangas, Inc. (ATIBI) have filed...

by Business World

Singapore extends crew ban across South Asia

Singapore has extended its travel ban across south Asia as soaring cases of Covid-19 create huge problems for crew changes. See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

IMO and Singapore to give ‘special attention’ to developing ports in data digitalisation pilot

“Ports in Africa, Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) will r...

by Port Technology

ZPMC wins port equipment contract from PTP in Malaysia

“Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) has entered into contract with Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Penang Port eyes 50,000 TEUs transshipment throughput for 2021

“Penang Port Sdn Bhd expects the North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT) — which was gazetted as...

by The Edge Markets

PSA Singapore clears Suez Canal backlog

“Singapore terminal operator PSA has cleared a backlog of 45 containerships held up by the blockage of the Suez Canal in late March.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime

Westports sees single-digit container throughput growth level in 2021

“Westports Holdings Bhd is expecting a single-digit container throughput growth level for the curren...

by The Edge Markets