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‘World’s first’ 700 TEU pure battery-powered containerships are here

"China’s shipping company COSCO Shipping Development has taken delivery of two 700 TEU electric cont...

by Offshore Energy

‘Yantian effect’ could cause shortage of goods as rates are set to stay high

“Chronic congestion in Asia, particularly at Yantian, the US and Europe will force rates higher and...

by The Loadstar

"Mawani" Exported containers increased by 13.61%, while imported containers rose by 5.30%.

The following release was published by Mawani:

Ports overseen by the Saudi Ports Authority "Maw...

by Mawani

"Overtime" Boxes Clog Nigeria's Container Terminals

"Container terminals try to discourage long dwell times for cargo, and Lagos' gridlock shows why. Ov...

by The Maritime Executive

“Damietta Alliance” developing and operating a new container terminal in Damietta, Egypt

The following release was published by Hapag-Lloyd:

A new terminal will be built in the port of D...

by Hapag-Lloyd

“JVH” Offers an Ever-Faster Service Connecting Haiphong With Hakata

The following release was published by ONE:

Ocean Network Express (“ONE”) is pleased to announc...

by ONE

“K” Line Launches Asia Chennai Express Service (ACE)

**KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA, LTD. (“K” Line) is pleased to announce its enhanced containership service o...

by KLine

“K” Line raises FY Q3 profit forecast on soaring container rates

““K” Line has increased its fiscal third-quarter profit forecast to more than $385 million on the back of soaring container rates, the shipping line said on Monday. ” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

by JOC

“Makeshift” boxships gain pace with Starbulk capesize carrying containers

“With the shortage of container vessels hitting critical levels, some operators have begun using bulk carriers or other vessel types to move containers.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

“Mawani” Records a Growth in the Incoming Containers by 16.88% in February 2024

The following release was published by Mawani:

The ports supervised by the Saudi Ports Authorit...

by Mawani

“Mawani”: Adding the Shipping Service “East Africa Express” to King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam to Link the Kingdom to East African Ports

The following release was published by Mawani:

The Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani” has announced...

by Mawani

“The shipping industry could be entirely reshaped within the next five to ten years”

“Over the next decade the shipping sector could be completely reshaped, writes Danish Ship Finance i...

by ShippingWatch

“THX” offers a competitive service from Thailand to Hakata

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce a new direct service

**Thailand Hakata Express...

by ONE

$1 billion CIMC – Maersk reefer deal scrapped

"The proposed $1 billion deal between China International Marine Containers Ltd. (CIMC) and Maersk C...

by Port Technology

$1.4 billion added to US railroad modernisation programme

"The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced the availability of over $1.4 billion i...

by Port Technology

$1.5m China-built ship charge would bring return of US port congestion

"$1.5m China-built ship charge would bring return of US port congestion" See the original story at:...

by The Loadstar

$1.67 billion for new box terminal Port of Valencia

"The Port of Valencia will commit €1.56 billion ($1.64 billion) to a new container terminal.

The...

by Port Technology

$1.9 bln Shipping Rescue Package in Taiwan

[![[An Evergreen container vessel at port]](https://app.eesea.com/news/wp-content/uploads/evergreen-...

by MarineLink

$102m settlement agreed in first case after MV Dali's Baltimore bridge crash

"The US has settled its civil case against the owner and operator of the MV Dali, which crashed into...

by The Loadstar

$103m suit filed against Dali’s owner and manager

"The US Department of Justice filed a $103m civil claim yesterday against the owner and manager of t...

by Splash247

$120m worth of HSFO in Singapore found to be contaminated

“Singapore’s contaminated fuel outbreak is likely to cost tens of millions of dollars and keep lawyers busy for years to come.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

$154 million funding boost required for Houston Ship Channel

"The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority held a Special Public meeting on 21 May to dis...

by Port Technology

$173 per feu: Maersk warns EU’s emissions trading plans will be ‘significant’

"One hundred and seventy euros ($173). That’s the price Danish carrier Maersk estimates clients will...

by Splash247

$2 billion worth of imports at risk due to Felixstowe Port delays

“The ongoing crisis at the UK’s Port of Felixstowe could impact up to nearly $2 billion of trade imports, according to analysis by the Russell Group.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

$200 per container cost gap for zero emissions shipping

"A new 34-page report released today at the margins of COP28 details the annualised total costs of z...

by Splash247

$23B of Russia to UK trade to be disrupted by British ports closure to Russian ships

“£17 billion ($23 billion) of annual Russian exports to the UK will be disrupted by the closure of a...

by Offshore Energy

$2bn turnaround for CMA CGM in 2020 with demand and freight rates cruising

“CMA CGM has posted a net profit of $1.75bn for 2020, following a loss of $229m the year before, and said it was “confident” about the outlook for 2021.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by eeSea News

$3.5m: How much this COSCO ship might be charged when calling at a US port

"Public comments continue to fly into the US Trade Representative (USTR) ahead of Monday’s hearing i...

by Splash247

$31 billion CPKC deal takes next step as STB review hangs in balance

"Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) has announced it has received the required regulatory clearan...

by Port Technology

$316m case filed against MSC in the US

"In the largest suit filed in the history of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Mediterranean Sh...

by Splash247

$4.7 billion in trade to be delayed in eight-day strike at Port of Felixstowe

"The U.K.’s largest container port, Felixstowe, is essentially at a standstill after 1,900 members o...

by CNBC

$411 million for the Port of Toamasina

The Government of the Republic of Madagascar, represented by the Minister of Finance and Budget RAKO...

by Orange Madagascar

$662m made available for American port development

"The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has made $662m available for...

by Splash247

$80,000,000 for green jobs & zero-emission operations at the Port of Hueneme

"Governor Gavin Newson delivers a historic $80,000,000 to the Port of Hueneme for projects that gene...

by AJOT

$800 million could be lost in trade in Felixstowe port strike fallout

"The proposed strike at the Port of Felixstowe could result in over $800 million in trade being disr...

by Port Technology

£40m upgrade for Belfast Harbour

“Belfast Harbour has announced on Tuesday a £40m investment to upgrade its container terminal. Victo...

by News Letter

€100m container terminal to boost China trade

“Plans for a €100m trimodal container terminal at an inland port in Germany are expected to create t...

by Port Strategy

€305m Gabon project gets backing

“Financing has been secured for a €305m infrastructure upgrade by Gabon Special Economic Zone Ports (GSEZ Ports) at Owendo Port in Gabon.” To learn more, see the original story Port Strategy. Source: Port Strategy (JK)

by Port Strategy

€510M investment for Port of Leixoes

“The Port of Leixoes will receive €510m investment (US$630m) to increase capacity and create a new terminal able to receive bigger ships.” For more, see the original article on Port Strategy. Source: Port Strategy (LF)

by Port Strategy

10,010 TEU Neopanamax Sets Ecuador Record after Port of Guayaquil Upgrades

“The 10,010 TEU Neopanamax CMA CGM Cochin recently became the largest ship to dock in Ecuador as it arrived at the Port of Guayaquil.” To learn more, see the original story at World Maritime News. Source: World Maritime News (JK)

by World Maritime News

10.4m teu container orderbook raises spectre of decade-long supply glut

"The containership orderbook has reached a record high of 10.4m teu, according to data from Asian co...

by Splash247

100+ containers affected as ONE boxship heads to Charleston

“An Ocean Network Express (ONE) vessel which suffered a damage or loss of over 100 containers will head to the Port of Charleston.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by eeSea News

105 Sailings from Asia to North America and Europe Blanked in February

“Ocean carriers canceled about 105 sailings on the routes from Asia to the North America and Europe/...

by World Maritime News

11 Nations Hammer Out Deal on Trans-Pacific Partnership

“Eleven countries, including Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, N...

by World Maritime News

11 New Services Added to Panama Canal

**The Panama Canal has welcomed 11 new services through the waterway since its expansion, the canal...

by World Maritime News

11,100 new slots a day: April smashes records for liner deliveries

"The teu tsunami coming out of Asian yards shows no let-up, but for the time being the armada of new...

by Splash247

11% Growth in Shahid Rajaee Port Container Throughput

“Container loading and unloading in Shahid Rajaee Port of the southern Hormozgan Province stood at 2...

by Hellenic Shipping News

12 – Port Capacity Plan Unveiled

“An East Asian country has unveiled large scale plans to boost its cargo-handling capacity at 12 por...

by Port Strategy