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Antwerp Surpasses Rotterdam in Q1 Containers as Ports Fear U.S. Tariffs

"In a surprise development, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges surpassed the Port of Rotterdam for container...

by The Maritime Executive

China pushes for tariff cancellation to end US trade war

"China called for all "unilateral" U.S. tariffs to be cancelled on Thursday, as signs emerged that t...

by AJOT

Outlook for container shipping 'more uncertain now than at the onset of Covid'

"Shippers are advised to prepare for “difficult operational and shipping conditions” as maritime ana...

by The Loadstar

Kawa Shipping adds Eastern Mediterranean Express (EMX) service

'Kawa Shipping has expanded its coverage to the Red Sea, Egypt and Turkey with a new Eastern Mediter...

by Linerlytica

Diplomatic Dispute Between Algeria and France Delays CMA CGM Port Deal

"Longstanding customer GCT Global Container Terminals has ordered 10 hybrid Konecranes rubber-tired...

by The Maritime Executive

NWSA Q1 2025 TEU Volumes Up 19%

The following release was published by NWSA:

Strong volumes via the NWSA continued in March as...

by NWSA

Hapag-Lloyd Says 30% of China’s U.S. Bound Shipments Have Been Canceled

"Hapag-Lloyd customers have canceled 30% of shipments to the United States from China, spooked by th...

by The Loadstar

USTR fees will lead to 'complete destabilisation' of container shipping alliances

"The USTR fees for China-built shipping threaten a “complete destabilisation” of the ocean alliances...

by The Loadstar

MSC adds three new LNG-fueled boxships to roster

"Chinese shipbuilder New Times Shipbuilding (NTS) has held a christening ceremony for three dual-fue...

by Offshore Energy

SLN Service – Mediterranean-Sea-C Removal of Fos sur Mer & rotation swap between Barcelona & Valencia

The following release was published by Maersk:

We would like to inform you that we will remove...

by Maersk

MSC in for more Hengli megamaxes

"Gianluigi Aponte’s Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has returned to Hengli Heavy Industry for a new...

by Splash247

Singapore Strait Robberies Continue with MSC Boxship and Tanker Boarded

"The surge in boardings and robberies is showing no signs of abating in the area around the straits...

by The Maritime Executive

Zim withdraws Zim Central China Xpress (ZX2) & adds Haiphong call on ZEX

"Zim has withdrawn the Zim Central China Xpress (ZX2) with the last departure from China on 10 April...

by Linerlytica

Russian line founded with focus on West Africa

"The former chairman of FESCO has formed a shipping line to provide links between West Africa and Ru...

by Splash247

CMA CGM - Asia-Mexico-West Coast South America Service Enhancements

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

In response to evolving market dynamics and in...

by CMA CGM

Wan Hai website targeted by hackers

"Taiwan’s Wan Hai Lines saw its website taken offline on Friday, becoming the latest liner targeted...

by Splash247

Beijing vents fury at US port fees

"Shipping spent the weekend digesting the news from the US where watered down plans to charge China-...

by Splashh247

Thessaloniki - Historic high in revenue and profitability

The following release was published by THPA:

Thessaloniki Port Authority S.A. (or “Company”), t...

by THPA

China’s foreign trade retained stable growth in Q1

"In the first quarter of 2025, China’s total imports and exports increased 1.3% year-on-year; export...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Response to tariffs by Chinese importers may see extra costs for US shippers

"US exporters could face demurrage, detention, destruction of cargo, or return costs, after reports...

by The Loadstar

US unveils much-anticipated port call fees

"The United States will impose fees on Chinese-built ships calling at American ports—regardless of o...

by Splash247

SC Ports provides consistent fluidity, deepest harbor for expedited logistics

The following release was published by SC Ports:

With a key infrastructure project now complete...

by SC Ports

Port Houston Volumes Rebound in March

The following release was published by Port of Houston:

Port Houston’s March container activity...

by Port of Houston

Yang Ming to extend lease of terminal No.70 at Kaohsiung Port and acquire new containers

"Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) held its 402nd Board Meeting, April 17, 2025, an...

by AJOT

Taiwan gears up for more transhipment amid 90-day US tariff grace period

"The Taiwan government plans to create more berths on the island’s container ports to attract more t...

by The Loadstar

Carriers warn of delays as congestion increases at North Europe's ports

"Congestion levels are set to rise at ports across Northern Europe – expect schedule disruption, war...

by The Loadstar

Maersk Line's Strategic Exit from EUROSAL Service

Maersk Line appears to be executing a strategic withdrawal from the [ML - EUROSAL](https://app.eesea...

by John Kuiyaki

DP World Nhava Sheva wins new service after concession dispute is settled

"A recent breakthrough in the decades-long tariff dispute over DP World’s terminal operations at the...

by The Loadstar

Nuclear-powered containerships may be hitting the water sooner than we think

"This week, classification society Lloyd’s Register announced a collaboration with ship designer Sea...

by The Loadstar

'Tariff madness' will prompt renegotiation of ocean shipping contracts

"Today’s “absolutely nuts” container shipping market will spur contract renegotiations, as rates and...

by The Loadstar

MSC fleet now 900 vessels-strong

"After taking delivery of the 16,000 teu MSC Germany this week, Swiss-headquartered carrier MSC brok...

by The Loadstar

Adriatic Gate Container Terminal welcomes inaugural call of MSC’s new HADRIA service

The following release was published by ICTSI:

Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), Internat...

by ICTSI

Crowley’s First Avance Class Vessel Quetzal Begins Maiden Commercial Voyage

The following release was published by Crowley:

Crowley’s new LNG-powered containership Quetzal...

by Crowley

Port of Long Beach Busiest in U.S. Through First Quarter

The following release was published by Port of Long Beach:

Coming off its best first quarter on...

by Port of Long Beach

'Strong uptake' after Turkon Line launches Turkey-Red Sea-India service

"Turkey’s Turkon Line is positioning itself in India with long-term growth ambitions, as container i...

by The Loadstar

Volumes set to 'fall off a cliff' as US firms hit the brakes on sourcing and bookings

"Cargo owners should brace for a “cliff event” similar to the turmoil in the early days of the Covid...

by The Loadstar

March Volume Shows Sustained Growth at Port of Los Angeles

The following release was published by Port of Los Angeles:

The Port of Los Angeles processed 7...

by Port of Los Angeles

SSA Marine expands investment in Termont Montreal Inc.

"SSA Marine, one of the world’s leading independent marine terminal operators and the largest contai...

by AJOT

CMA CGM buys into Egyptian inland port

"French shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM has agreed to buy a 35% stake in Egypt’s October Dry Po...

by Splash247

Asian exporters scramble for ships and boxes to beat 90-day tariff pause

"With the 90-day moratorium on additional tariffs on all US imports, except those from China, Asian...

by The Loadstar

CMA CGM relaunches Indian Ocean Feeder 2 (IOFEED2)

'CMA CGM will add a new Indian Ocean Feeder 2 (IOFEED2) service connecting Mombasa, Zanzibar, Mombas...

by Linerlytica

CMA CGM adds Pakistan Khalifa Express (PIKEX)

"CMA CGM has launched a new Pakistan Khalifa Express (PIKEX) service calling at Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi...

by Linerlytica

MSC enhances Europe – Far East – USWC service

"Swiss/Italian ocean carrier MSC has added the ports of Gothenburg and Aarhus to its Europe – Far Ea...

by Container News

Sinolines introducing Asia – Mexico service

"Even the US looks to stem trade from China via Mexico container lines are continuing to add service...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Pakistan Welcomes $2B Investment From Maersk

"Pakistan has welcomed a $2 billion investment from the global shipping giant Maersk. On Tuesday, Pa...

by The Maritime Executive

'Disastrous' DSV-Schenker merger would 'disrupt European haulage market'

"DSV’s acquisition of DB Schenker could “end in disaster”, as forwarders warn that hostility to the...

by The Loadstar

Marginal gains on east-west ocean container routes in a challenging week

"Despite the huge uncertainty US tariffs have injected into container supply chains, and its potenti...

by The Loadstar

Vasi Shipping insolvent

"Vasi Shipping has initiated bankruptcy proceedings on 10 April 2025 with outstanding debt of $19m o...

by Linerlytica