CMA CGM will introduce new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) on shipments from China to Southern and East Africa from 21 June 2026. For cargo to South Africa, the carrier will …
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ZPMC has delivered the first five Intelligent Guided Vehicles (IGVs) for the expansion of the Qinzhou automated container terminal. The vehicles have entered the installation and testing phase for the …
Antipollution, a member of V Group, and ONEX Shipyards & Technologies have signed a letter of intent to build up to eight marine pollution reception and oil recovery vessels in …
Everllence has secured the world’s first order for its new B&W ME-GI Mk10.7 dual-fuel methane engine. Norwegian shipowner Global Car Carriers (GCC) selected the engine for four new 8,600 CEU …
The Port of Yokkaichi handled 12,623 TEUs of international containers in April, down 6.7% year on year. Exports totaled 6,914 TEUs, a decrease of 8%, while imports reached 5,709 TEUs, …
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Euroseas Ltd. has exercised its options to build two additional fuel-efficient, gearless 1,800 TEU containerships at Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering. The newbuildings are scheduled for delivery in December …
AD Ports Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dajin Heavy Industry to explore cooperation in the offshore wind sector. The agreement covers offshore wind supply chains, maritime …
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Copenhagen Malmö Port has joined the Portchain Connect Network to improve berth planning and coordination with shipping lines. The port will use Portchain Connect to simplify berth alignment through digital …
Bureau Veritas (BV) has appointed Dr. Jeffrey Guo as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific and Maciej Lepicki as Vice President for Greater China. Both appointments took effect on 1 …
China-Russia container rail freight rates have doubled from May, hitting US$8,000 per FEU this month. Tight availability for sea freight between China and Europe, as well as the slow return …
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced a restructuring of its Adriatic Service 1 (AD1) aimed at improving schedule integrity and reducing transit times across the East Mediterranean and Adriatic region. …
Hapag-Lloyd has announced a series of pricing adjustments affecting shipments to North America, including a new General Rate Increase (GRI), revised ocean tariff rates and higher Booking Cancellation Fees (BCF), …
Maersk has announced a revision to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Asia to Southern Africa, effective July 1, 2026, until further notice. The updated surcharge will apply …
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CMA CGM will apply a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on shipments from China to West Africa from 15 June 2026. The surcharge applies to dry and reefer cargo under …
CSP Iberian Bilbao Terminal has commissioned a new super post-Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) crane at the Port of Bilbao. The company invested €9.5 million in the equipment, which is now the …
Hiab has started a major expansion of its MULTILIFT demountables facility in Raisio, Finland. The project will modernize production and office spaces, increase capacity and improve operational efficiency. The expansion …
ClassNK has launched the ClassNK Design Data Marketplace, a new platform for sharing and using ship design data. The marketplace connects shipyards, design firms, software providers and other maritime stakeholders. …
DHL and the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) have extended their global logistics partnership through a new multi-year agreement. The deal reinforces DHL’s role as the championship’s Official Logistics …
WinGD has completed Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of its first X72DF-A ammonia-fuelled engine, marking another milestone in the development of low-carbon marine propulsion. The engine will be installed on a …
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KS AUTOTRADING has officially launched operations in Libya after opening a new branch in the Misurata Free Zone (MFZ). MFZ marked the launch with the signing of an investment agreement …
Valenciaport is advancing the installation of vertical solar panels on the breakwater of the northern expansion of the Port of Valencia, as part of the European RENEWPORT project, which aims …
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Misurata Free Zone (MFZ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges to strengthen cooperation in port development and logistics services. MFZ Chairman Muhsin M. Sigutri …
Ocean Network Express has inaugurated the Iberia Baltic Express, a new weekly container shipping service calling at the Port of Riga that establishes the first direct connection in the port’s …
Maersk has announced revisions to its Dry Port Surcharge – Import (DPI) and Dry Port Surcharge – Export (DPS) for cargo moving through the Hungarian inland terminals of Budapest and …
APM Terminals has delivered its new container terminal at the Port of Suape in Pernambuco, Northeast Brazil, as the facility enters its final stages before commencing commercial operations. The terminal …
Hapag-Lloyd has partnered with WiseTech Global to publish Electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs) through Galileo, supporting its goal of achieving 100% eBL adoption by 2030. The first Hapag-Lloyd eBL published …
The United States and Iran have agreed on a framework deal to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement triggered a sharp decline in oil prices …
The latest Readers Speak poll asked readers: What is the biggest lesson from the Hormuz crisis? The results revealed a divided but insightful response, highlighting how the crisis has reshaped …
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The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased 3% this week to US$3,549 per 40ft container as demand strengthened across major East-West trade routes. Drewry said the peak season has started …
The Port of Shimizu handled 33,808 TEUs of foreign-trade containers in May, a 6% decline compared with the same month last year. Exports totaled 16,335 TEUs, down 9.3%, while imports …
The Port of Long Beach handled 842,030 TEUs in May, an increase of 31.7% compared with the same month last year. The result made May 2026 the port’s third-busiest May …
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) shareholders have approved the transfer of all class A shares held by minority investors to majority shareholder Port of Hamburg Beteiligungsgesellschaft SE (PoH). The …
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The Port of Barcelona has signed a new strategic cooperation agreement with the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission and Shanghai International Port Group, officially establishing a sister port relationship between the …
DHL Group is expanding its New Energy logistics business as demand for energy resilience and renewable energy infrastructure continues to grow. The company aims to increase New Energy logistics revenue …
The Ocean Alliance carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO Shipping Lines, OOCL and Evergreen Marine Corporation) will expand their Europe–Far East network with the addition of Gdansk to the AEU7 service from …
A fresh wave of containership orders has emerged across the liner and shipowning sectors, with carriers and non-operating owners contracting vessels ranging from feeder ships to mid-sized containerships as fleet …
Pilbara Ports delivered total monthly throughput of 69.4 million tonnes in May 2026, a 1% decrease compared to May 2025, with performance across its principal facilities broadly softer year-on-year. The …
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has completed the acquisition of a 10% stake in Poseidon Corp, the ultimate parent company of non-operating containership owner Seaspan Corporation. The transaction was valued at approximately US$825.7 …
Vertom and Universal Africa Lines (UAL) have announced plans to form a strategic combination to strengthen their position in the maritime and logistics sector. The two Dutch shipping companies said …
Kalmar has secured an order for two electric reachstackers from C. Steinweg – Handelsveem B.V. in Rotterdam. The order was booked in Kalmar’s second-quarter 2026 intake, with delivery scheduled for …
Volkswagen Group of America has reached a significant operational milestone, surpassing 250,000 vehicles shipped through Port Freeport since establishing its Gulf Coast vehicle processing hub at the Texas port. The …
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GENMA has completed factory commissioning and shipped a batch of rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to a customer in Thailand. The company also secured a new order in Vietnam for zero-emission …
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