Hundreds protest against HHLA/MSC ‘sell-out’
"A wave of protest has swept through the streets of Hamburg as hundreds of demonstrators voiced thei...
Evergreen steps up scrapping with two-ship sale as Indian steel prices firm
"Evergreen Marine Corporation has joined the ranks of liner operators who have been demolishing or s...
Making better business decisions with the ICTSI App
The following release was published by ICTSI:
In the fast-paced world of supply chain and logis...
Box lines hit by rising fuel costs as OPEC cuts supply
"As global freight rates continue to fall, container shipping lines are being hit by a huge spike in...
NWSA container throughput recoups in August
"The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) has announced that its August 2023 container throughput total...
Dheeraj Bhatia to become Member of the Executive Board responsible for terminals at Hapag-Lloyd
The Supervisory Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG has appointed Dheeraj Bhatia to the company’s Executive Boar...
Maersk and CMA CGM join forces to accelerate decarbonisation
"Two of the world’s largest container lines – Maersk and CMA CGM – have decided to work together on...
Hapag-Lloyd - IEX Service rotation update
The following release was published by Hapag-Lloyd:
If you are shipping with our South East Ind...
CMA CGM to enhance its ASEA KENYA service connecting Far East & Kenya
The following release was published by CMA CGM:
In a continued effort to provide reliable and b...
Hudong-Zhonghua hands over 24,116 TEU container titan MSC Claude Girardet
"Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding hosted the delivery ceremony for the 24,116 TEU ul...
Le Havre terminal uses AI to control rail container unloading
"Le Havre Terminal Exploitation (LHTE), a multimodal terminal located in the port of Le Havre in Fra...
Waiting times not exceed two hours at Tokyo Port Terminals
"Average waiting times at Tokyo Port Terminals were more than one hour at seven terminals and less t...
Kenya Seeks Deep-Pocketed Partners for Port Privatization
"Kenya hopes to attract international companies to take over the management and operations of its tw...
Carriers struggle as they pull capacity to boost floundering spot rates
"Container spot indices are showing a sea of red ink this week, with short-term freight rates down o...
Transnet CEO Gets Removal Call From Port Of Durban
"The business chamber of Durban, home to Africa’s biggest port, has demanded the removal of top mana...
APM Terminals enhances safeguarding for truck drivers
"APM Terminals (APMT) has announced the creation of a ‘lock arrester’ to ensure the safety of truck...
August Container Traffic Rises 4.79% at Saudi Ports
The following release was published by Mawani:
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has recorded...
Port Houston orders 5 more Konecranes RTGs, continuing its hybridization drive
"Port Houston in Texas has ordered 5 Konecranes hybrid RTGs for its Barbours Cut Container Terminal...
MSC faces growing opposition to Hamburg port deal
"Some of the wealthiest citizens of the Hanseatic port of Hamburg are huddling, working out strategi...
Russia trade newcomer swoops as TS Lines sells redundant box ships
"Taiwanese intra-Asia carrier TS Lines has sold nine ships this year, as it continues “to right-size...
Hapag-Lloyd CEO: Counter Offer for HHLA Would Not be in our Interest
"Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said on Thursday that it would not be in the container shipper’s...
Heavy Seas with Hurricane Lee Pose Threat to Mariners
"A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for the Atlantic High Seas associated with Hurricane Lee with...
Rijeka Gateway: An investment of 380 million euros that will create more than 300 new jobs in Croatia
The following release was published by APM Terminals:
Rijeka Gateway will be the most modern, s...
Ports of Thessaloniki and Gdańsk develop transport corridor
"The Port of Thessaloniki (ThPA S.A) has announced a partnership with the Polish Port of Gdańsk Auth...
Port of Los Angeles Cargo Volume Increases in August
The following release was published by Port of Los Angeles:
The Port of Los Angeles moved 828,0...
HMM aims for 5 – 10% biofuel usage annually
"Korean container line HMM plans to expand the use of biofuels to 5 – 10% of its annual fuel consump...
Critical years ahead for container shipping
"Increasing congestion at container depots and the end of the 2M alliance in January 2025 could see...
Maersk launches new weekly ocean-rail offering to better connect Central Asian markets
The following release was published by Maersk:
Maersk is proud to announce a new transport solu...
ONE - Terminal change at Chennai on IO3 service
The following release was published by ONE:
To ensure service quality, Ocean Network Express (O...
Back haul rates to China hit negative territory
"Carriers are paying their customers to move freight from North and South Europe, the Middle East an...
Laura Maersk naming marks new methanol era
"Today is a banner day on Maersk’s decarbonisation path with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of...
Port of Long Beach Sees Cargo Lull in August
The following release was published by Port of Long Beach:
OVERSTOCKED WAREHOUSES, CONSUMER SPEND...
OCI to Double Green Methanol Production Capacity in United States
"OCI Globa plans to double its green methanol production capacity to 400,000 metric tons to meet gro...
OneStop, PortConnect to bolster Australian and New Zealand supply chain
"OneStop has announced its partnership with PortConnect, aimed at unlocking the potential within the...
MSC tables bid to to buy 49.9% stake in Hamburg’s HHLA
"The jewel in Germany’s port crown is set for dramatic change with news this morning that the Aponte...
ONE adds new service from Northeast Asia to Pakistan and India (NPI)
The following release was published by ONE:
Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to unveil a...
Chinese liner adding up to 10 boxships on Northern Sea Route next year
"Chinese shipping company NewNew Shipping Line will add an additional eight to ten containerships on...
Bed Bath & Beyond files complaint against Yang Ming
"Bankrupt retailer Bed Bath & Beyond has filed a complaint with the US Federal Maritime Commission (...
Vessel queues in storm-hit areas fail to stem freight slide
"Extreme weather, particularly typhoons and hurricanes in North Asia and the United States, resulted...
Trade Volume at Russian Seaports Recovers to Pre-War Levels
"For the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, operations at major Russian ports are re...
Less demand for traditional containers this year, says CSD as profits tumble
"After peak sales in the past two years, container demand is under pressure this year, according to...
Drought-Hit Panama Canal Could Further Reduce Daily Transits
"The Panama Canal could further reduce the maximum number of authorized daily vessel transits if thi...
Wilson Sons container terminals increase 33% in August, with higher exports, imports and cabotage
The following release was published by Wilson Sons:
Wilson Sons reported an increase of 33% in...
Trajectory of soaring newbuild prices divides opinion
"The trajectory of newbuild prices which have soared up by as much as 50% in less than three years i...
Nokia establishes private wireless network at Tacoma’s Husky Terminal
"Nokia has deployed a private wireless network for Husky Terminal and Stevedoring, which is a termin...
Golden Week blanked sailings 'a sledgehammer to crack a nut' tactic
"October sailings from Asia to Europe are being cut to below-demand levels in a final attempt by car...
West Coast Container Ports Regain Some Market Share with Labor Situation Resolved
"U.S. container import volumes increased slightly in August compared to the previous, consistent pre...
APMT’s Crane Engineering Services hits year record
"The first set of new ZPMC Super-Post Panamax Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes have arrived earlier this m...
Georgia Ports, CSX introduce new rail service
"The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and CSX Transportation have partnered to provide 7-day-a-week rai...
Port of Long Beach hits green targets ahead of schedule
"The Port of Long Beach’s air pollution emissions was significantly lower in 2022, fulfilling all of...