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CMA CGM hits 4m teu milestone

"Alphaliner is reporting French container shipping giant CMA CGM has officially crossed the 4m teu t...

by Splash247

eeSea North America update - June 2025

Overview

Carriers, shippers, and consumers alike are nervously awaiting details of the Trum...

by Destine Ozuygur

Red Sea shipping crisis deteriorates rapidly as attacks intensify

"The security situation in the Red Sea has taken a sharp turn for the worse over the past 48 hours,...

by Splash247

Hamburg invests 1.1 billion in port infrastructure expansion – Modernisation of Container Terminal Operations at the Waltershofer Hafen

The following release was published by Port of Hamburg:

The Elbe approach to the Waltershofer H...

by Port of Hamburg

Maersk - Changes to route on AE5 service

The following release was published by Maersk:

From week 35 and onwards, the AE5 service will i...

by Maersk

Transpacific drop illustrates shifting global container trade patterns

"Container volumes between the Far East and North America dropped 14.8% year on year in May, the fir...

by The Loadstar

US ocean imports from China tumbled 28% in June on tariff hikes

"U.S. imports of containerized goods from China tumbled 28.3% year-on-year in June, after higher tar...

by AJOT

London Gateway getting ghosted over congestion

Reports of congestion, delayed berth arrivals, and high yard density across Northern European ports...

by Destine Ozuygur

Unifeeder - New Service Announcement – Egypt and Türkiye

Unifeeder is excited to announce the launch of the India Med Service (IMD), expanding our network in...

by Unifeeder

Wednesday still 'Tariff Day' – even if Trump changes his mind again

"Despite casual words over the weekend indicating that the new US tariff deadline will be in August,...

by The Loadstar

Vuxx Shipping adds South America to West Russia service

"Vuxx Shipping has launched a new South America-West Russia (LAM-RU) service connecting Paranagua, I...

by Linerlytica

MSC withdraws transpacific Pearl service

"MSC has made the first move to withdraw excess capacity on the transpacific route with the suspensi...

by Linerlytica

Crew abandon ship under attack in Red Sea off Yemen, UK maritime agency says

"The crew of a ship set on fire in an attack in the Red Sea on Sunday abandoned the vessel as it too...

by AJOT

Port of Melbourne throughput up 3 per cent in May 2025

"The Port of Melbourne has reported a 2.9 per cent year-over-year (YoY) increase in May 2025 contain...

by Port Technology

Taiwanese shipping lines set to profit from proposed Vietnam tariff deal

"Taiwan’s three largest liner operators are poised to gain from this week’s proposed tariff settleme...

by The Loadstar

'Stable' Asia-Europe rates 'very different' to double-digit declines on transpacific

"For the first time since the beginning of this year it is now more expensive to ship a 40ft contain...

by The Loadstar

European importers face backlogs as rail delays exacerbate port congestion

"At major ports in Germany, port and rail infrastructure disruptions are causing significant delays...

by The Loadstar

The Port of Gothenburg signs agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen

The following release was published by Port of Gothenburg:

The Port of Gothenburg has signed a...

by Port of Gothenburg

CMA CGM - VICTORY BRIDGE to adjust its rotation and call at Zeebrugge, Belgium

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

Due to ongoing port congestion in Northern Euro...

by CMA CGM

HMM Plans Expansion of Algeciras Terminal as Transshipment Hub

"HMM, citing the growing influence of investment companies and carriers in terminals, reports it is...

by The Maritime Executive

Global shipping to shift as Europe and southeast Asia fill US gap in China trade

"China is cultivating trade ties with Southeast Asia and Europe in the face of intensifying tensions...

by The Loadstar

SeaLead adds China-Red Sea (CRS) service

"SeaLead has relaunched its China-Red Sea (CRS) service connecting Shanghai, Ningbo, Nansha, Sokhna,...

by Linerlytica

Trump tweet threatens newest venture for Emirates Shipping Lines

With preternatural timing, Trump’s latest tweets targeting Vietnam's heavy presence in the apparel a...

by Destine Ozuygur

Transpacific set to see record level of ship capacity in July as rates crash

"The transpacific trade continues to descend into something akin to chaos – with major deepsea carri...

by The Loadstar

Maersk - UCLA Service Adjustment

The following release was published by Maersk:

We are pleased to announce a key enhancement to...

by Maersk

Port Houston Celebrates Funding of Project 11

The following release was published by Port of Houston:

The Port Commission of the Port of Hous...

by Port of Houston

TS Lines locks in up to 10 newbuilds at Huangpu Wenchong

"Taiwan’s TS Lines has bolstered its newbuilding programme through a new deal with a Chinese shipyar...

by Splash247

Dollar General submits $14.7m claim against Yang Ming over volume shortfall

"Pandemic-era greed appears to be coming back to bite container lines on the backside, with the seco...

by The Loadstar

Maersk estimates effective US tariffs average 21% currently

"Maersk estimates companies pay effective U.S. import tariffs of on average 21% relative to containe...

by AJOT

MSC ramps up megamax expansion with $1.2bn shipbuilding deal in China

"Gianluigi Aponte’s Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is pressing ahead with megamax containership fle...

by Splash247

Container Losses Rise in 2024 as Red Sea Crisis Forces Riskier Routes

"The World Shipping Council (WSC) released its annual Containers Lost at Sea report today, revealing...

by gCaptain

Bangladesh orders striking tax officials back to work; port operations hindered

"The Bangladesh government ordered tax and customs workers to return to work immediately on Sunday a...

by AJOT

Reliability remains stable in a chaotic world - Schedule Reliability Scorecard June 2025

Highlights

  • Global reliability for Q2 2025 is at its best since Q1 2024
  • Gemini shows best...
by Pernille Skanderup

COSCO's SEA3 service reinstatement is a powerful microcosm of the 'Trump effect'

What has become the characteristic see-saw of service modifications, suspensions, and reinstatements...

by Destine Ozuygur

Port of New York and New Jersey Is Nation’s Busiest Cargo Gateway in May 2025

The following release was published by Port of New York and New Jersey:

The Port Authority of N...

by Port of New York and New Jersey:

Maersk - South Atlantic Express, North Atlantic Express – Service Changes

The following release was published by Maersk:

In our continuous effort to cater to our custome...

by Maersk

Maersk - West Coast Central America coverage

The following release was published by Maersk:

We are delighted to share exciting updates regar...

by Maersk

Maersk - Tango, Parana River Express and Conosur - Services Adjustments

The following release was published by Maersk:

We are pleased to inform you of the following se...

by Maersk

Sinotrans add China-Haiphong Service 2 (CHS2)

"Sinotrans has added a new China-Haiphong Service 2 (CHS2) connecting Qingdao, Ningbo, Haiphong, Qin...

by Linerlytica

Hede Shipping adds 3rd Transpacific string

"Hede Shipping will launch a 3rd independent HDS3 transpacific shuttle service connecting Nansha, Lo...

by Linerlytica

MSC defies Trump port fee threat, amid a flurry of orders for new feeder vessels

"With long lead times at major shipbuilders, other yards that lack a track record in containership c...

by The Loadstar

Blanked sailings in sight as transpac rate plunge continues after 'phantom peak'

"Container spot freight rates on the transpacific trades continued their headlong descent this week,...

by The Loadstar

Port of Antwerp-Bruges hit by national strike

"The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has recently experienced significant disruptions due to a national strik...

by Port Technology

Ningbo-Zhoushan container volumes hit new record in H1

"Ningbo-Zhoushan port’s container volume has already exceeded 20 million teu before the half-way poi...

by Seatrade Maritime News

APMM takes legal action in dispute over concession for new Santos terminal

"AP Møller-Maersk has filed a court action against Brazil’s national port authority, Antaq, in prote...

by The Loadstar

Cambodia-Thailand spat sees land border closed, but ports remain open

"Cambodia and Thailand’s ocean-based trading links appear to have remained open, despite a deteriora...

by The Loadstar

Saudi Arabia strikes eight port terminal deals

"The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has sealed long-term concession contracts worth over SAR2.2bn ($...

by Splash247

ESL Launches the Sun Chief Express (SCX)

The following release was published by Emirates Shipping Line:

This marks a significant milest...

by ESL