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Global shipbuilding momentum is gathering pace as a wave of new boxship orders, a major shipyard merger and approval of a next-generation ammonia-powered mega-vessel reshape the container shipping landscape. These …

CMA CGM has amended its intra-Caribbean coverage by removing Degrad des Cannes (French Guiana), Fort-de-France (Martinique), Philipsburg (St. Maarten), Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe), Roseau (Dominica) and St John’s (Antigua) from the rotation …

DHL Supply Chain has taken delivery of its first fully electric Tesla Semi. The truck expands DHL’s Class 8 EV fleet in North America to more than 150 vehicles. The …

The global shipping industry stands at the threshold of its most significant technological revolution in centuries, as autonomous vessels transition from experimental projects to near-commercial reality yet the regulatory framework …

Imabari Shipbuilding delivered SG LAGOON, a 209,000 DWT Capesize bulk carrier, built at Saijo Shipyard. The vessel is designed to carry high-density cargo such as iron ore while maintaining high …

FESCo has resumed its Fesco China Direct Line 2 (FCDL-2) service, which had been suspended in April, according to Alphaliner. With FCDL-2 back in operation, its previously served Chinese ports …

CMA CGM has revised its Europe–West Africa (Euraf1) service, removing the southbound call to Algeciras. This adjustment reflects ongoing efforts to optimize transit times and improve operational efficiency across the …

CMA CGM has officially named its new dual-fuel methanol vessel, the CMA CGM KRYPTON, in South Korea. The ship is commanded by Captain Vadym Byelash, and the godmother is Ms. …

MSC has updated its West Mediterranean to West Africa rotation, adding Gioia Tauro, Marseilles and Lagos (Tin Can) to the itinerary. The move reflects stronger regional demand and enhanced service …

SIIM and CMA CGM have signed a major 2026 agreement to boost the import of tropical fruit into France through the Port of Dunkirk, further strengthening the port’s position as …

Major carrier CMA CGM has announced its INDAMEX service will transit Suez Canal on fronthaul and backhaul voyages between India/Pakistan and US East Coast in a notable step towards a …

Freightos has partnered with Visa and Transcard to launch a new point-of-booking payment solution. The platform offers instant credit approvals, flexible payment terms, and direct access to Visa’s virtual card …

PortSide Stories: Santos Where Brazil’s Heart Meets the Sea The Port of Santos is Latin America’s largest port. Ships from all over the world dock here, carrying coffee, sugar, soy, …

When the Port of Savannah announced Vietnam as its fastest-growing trade partner this November with container volumes surging 38% over five years the declaration carried implications far beyond a single …

The Port of Osaka recorded another decline in foreign-trade containers in October. Total volume reached 180,184 TEUs, down 7.3% year on year, according to preliminary data from the Osaka Ports …

ABS has granted approval in principle (AIP) to Seagate Space for its unmanned offshore launch platform. It is the first asset approved under ABS’s new Rules for Offshore Spaceports. The …

Under the Mombasa Far East X-Press (MFX) brand, China United Lines (CU Lines) has begun taking slots from the ASEA Kenya/AEF/AEX3/MFX service, which is jointly operated by CMA CGM, Evergreen, …

Spark Technologies, a company that designs and manufactures autonomous unmanned boats SPARK Bot, has joined the cluster of innovative technology companies in the Port of Riga. The fully electric, floating …

Port of Helsinki published its first sustainability report based on the VSME standard which covers its operations in 2024 and improves the comparability of the operations of participating companies. Andreas …

DHL Group has opened its permanent Middle East & Africa (MEA) Innovation Center in Dubai South. At the same time, DHL Supply Chain confirmed a €120 million investment in a …

Everllence will deliver more than 240 MW of power capacity to three new energy projects in Malaysian Borneo. The company will supply 14 large engines for power plants serving industry …

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has announced the naming of two new 174,000 m³ LNG carriers built for QatarEnergy. The ceremony took place on 3 December at HD Hyundai …

Maersk has expanded its U.S. logistics footprint with the opening of a new Maersk Ground Freight (MGF) Station in Savannah, Georgia, enhancing regional pickup and delivery services and improving supply …

Northern Lights JV DA has officially taken delivery of its new liquefied CO₂ carrier, NORTHERN PHOENIX, on December 2, 2025. The vessel was completed and handed over at Dalian Shipbuilding …

Seoul’s largest shipbuilder signals that competitive advantage in coming decade will depend on systems integration rather than production capacity, marking fundamental industry restructuring. This content is locked Select a CN …

Ryder System has opened a new full-service truck rental and maintenance facility in McDonough, Georgia, expanding its footprint in the Southeast. The 20,000-square-foot site is in South Atlanta’s logistics corridor …

GEODIS has launched Southeast Asia’s first cross-border trucking service powered by renewable diesel. The pilot marks a major step in cutting emissions across the company’s regional road network. The trial …

According to Globes, Israel business news, international shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has made an initial offer to acquire Zim Integrated Shipping Services. Negotiations have not yet started. Other potential buyers, including …

Valenciaport aims to achieve carbon neutrality at its facilities in Valencia, Sagunt, and Gandia by 2035. Within this timeframe, it also expects to achieve energy self-sufficiency, being able to produce …

Kongsberg Maritime has won a major contract with Sea1 Offshore. The deal covers Launch and Recovery Systems for four new offshore construction vessels. Each vessel will receive two advanced LARS …

AD Ports Group announced that Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose Limited and Louis Dreyfus signed a long-term commercial agreement to develop and operate a modern clean bulk handling and storage facility …

Corvus Energy has launched Blue Whale NxtGen, its newest marine energy storage system. The company says the system delivers higher energy density, longer life, and lower lifecycle costs for vessel …

Foreign-trade container volumes at Kitakyushu Port increased in July. The port handled 36,361 TEUs, up 11.2% year on year, according to local port authorities and as Japan International Freight Forwarders …

The Trump administration’s ambitious plan to rebuild American shipbuilding is taking an unexpected turn: importing the solution from allies rather than waiting for domestic yards to recover from decades of …

Vietnam has emerged as the Port of Savannah’s fastest-growing trade partner. Manufacturing growth and logistics expansion continue to drive cargo volumes higher. Georgia Ports Authority President and CEO Griff Lynch …

Anglo-Eastern Ship Management has partnered with Orca AI to install AI-powered navigation across its managed fleet of more than 750 vessels. The collaboration makes Anglo-Eastern the first major ship manager …

World Fuel Services has supplied a waste-based biofuel to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ vessel Norwegian Viva in Piraeus, Greece. The operation, coordinated with Greek supplier EKO, marks one of the …

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The Port of Barcelona has approved its Energy Transition Plan. The roadmap sets a target to cut CO₂ emissions by 85% by 2040, compared with 2017 levels. The port aims …

At the close of Week 49, the global MABUX bunker indices moved in mixed directions, with no distinct trend emerging. The 380 HSFO index rose by US$6.26 to US$410.15/MT. The …

Laude Smart Intermodal and Loconi Intermodal have launched a new rail connection from the Baltic Hub terminal in Gdańsk to Ukraine. The service runs in cooperation with a Ukrainian partner …

Fincantieri has signed an industrial cooperation agreement with Bahrain’s ASRY. The deal strengthens the Italian group’s presence in the Gulf. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Bahrain’s Crown Prince and …

The Bangladesh government has awarded the New Mooring Container Terminal at Chattogram Port to DP World. The decision has drawn criticism at home. Opponents question transparency, national control, and job …

WinGD has signed a 15-year service agreement with OPearl LNG Ship Management. The deal was signed at Marintec in December. The agreement covers 14 LNG carriers. It aims to protect …

The Port of Long Beach plans to appoint Dr. Noel Hacegaba as its next Chief Executive Officer. The Harbor Commission will consider the appointment on December 8. His term would …

Last week, statements by the Suez Canal Authority indicated that Maersk’s return to the Red Sea was imminent. Maersk quickly denied they had set a date, and now it appears …

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Liebherr Container Cranes has signed an agreement to supply two ship-to-shore (STS) cranes to Port Tampa Bay in Florida. The deal marks Liebherr’s first STS crane installation on Florida’s Gulf …

Yang Ming has released a new customer advisory underscoring the crucial importance of accurate and complete cargo declarations to ensure safe, compliant and uninterrupted transport operations both at sea and …