Container News

In issue 756 of the Sunday Spotlight, Sea-Intelligence highlighted a contraction in Gemini’s capacity market share across the Transpacific and Asia-North Europe trade lanes. The rolling 8‑week average weekly capacity …

DH Shipbuilding has secured a new contract for a Suezmax crude oil tanker from an Oceania-based shipping company, pushing the yard to the brink of its 2026 annual order target …

DHL Supply Chain announced the deployment of SVT Robotics’ SOFTBOT platform across its global warehouse network. The plug-and-play platform enables robotics integrations up to 12 times faster than traditional custom …

NX Group has completed the merger of its primary Indonesian subsidiaries to create a unified freight forwarding powerhouse. Effective March 1, 2026, PT. NX Lemo Indonesia Logistik absorbed PT. Nippon …

Three Japanese maritime leaders have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an ammonia bunkering vessel (ABV). Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” LINE), and NYK Line will jointly …

CICE Veracruz has joined the Portchain Connect network to modernize its ship-to-shore communication. The terminal will use the digital platform to automate berth alignment with shipping lines, replacing manual data …

VIACHAIN™, an ORBCOMM® company, has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association’s (DCSA) partnership program, DCSA+. The move aims to accelerate the adoption of interoperable digital standards and eliminate the fragmented …

ClassNK certified Salam’s International, a ship recycling facility in Pakistan, as the first facility in the country certified for compliance with the Hong Kong International Convention for ship recycling. The …

CMA CGM is overhauling its PEARL (PRX) service to offer a new direct connection between the West Indian Subcontinent and the US West Coast. The upgrade focuses on enhancing transit …

Indian Register of Shipping took into class Lila Jamnagar, a 298,997 DWT Very Large Crude Carrier. The vessel is one of the largest to sail under the Indian flag. The …

Port Houston handled 4,380,996 short tons across its eight public terminals in February 2026. The volume represents a 4% increase. Year-to-date total reached 8,927,585 short tons, up 5%. Container activity …

Pilbara Ports delivered total monthly throughput of 55.9 million tonnes in February 2026. The result represents a 13% increase compared to February 2025. The Port of Port Hedland marked its …

United States President Donald Trump recently requested an international naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz. This request comes during the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. However, several key …

CNC has upgraded its JP8 service to improve connectivity between Japan, South China, and the Philippines, offering faster transit times and more reliable shipping solutions. The enhanced service introduces direct …

Agility Global PLC has reported its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, posting revenue growth and a significant increase in operating profit as its diversified business portfolio …

Maersk has announced adjustments to its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) for cargo moving from multiple global origins to key ports in the Middle East as operational disruptions continue amid the …

Taiwanese mainline operator Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) said it will focus on emerging markets to counter global geopolitical uncertainty after announcing a decline in its 2025 net profit. The seventh …

Hapag-Lloyd introduced temporary measures to facilitate continued cargo movement across the Gulf region. The measures address disruption to normal routing patterns caused by the ongoing Middle East situation. The carrier …

Maersk has announced temporary changes to empty container return procedures in several Middle East markets due to the evolving situation affecting navigation and port operations around the Strait of Hormuz. …

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The planned acquisition of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services by Hapag-Lloyd is moving forward but still faces regulatory scrutiny, according to Calcalist. The German carrier agreed to buy all publicly traded …

Rohlig SUUS Logistics appointed Piotr Zborowski as a member of the Management Board in early March. He will oversee contract logistics, domestic road transport, and development of subsidiaries in the …

Setting up a functional base in a remote area often feels like a race against the clock. Whether you are managing a mining site or a temporary research outpost, the …

Global maritime networks are poised for one of the most consequential shifts since the pandemic era. After more than two years of disruption caused by security threats in the Red …

Uber Freight has announced an expanded commercial partnership with last-mile delivery platform Better Trucks, including a strategic investment aimed at strengthening its end-to-end logistics offering. The collaboration will allow Uber …

Stolt-Nielsen Limited has announced the formation of a strategic joint venture with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) in Avenir LNG, strengthening collaboration in the small-scale LNG and LNG bunkering …

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has officially launched the South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) project at Bauan International Port in Batangas, Philippines. The $800 million terminal, located about 110 …

Wan Hai Lines has announced contingency arrangements affecting cargo currently carried on two of its vessels as the security situation in the Middle East continues to deteriorate. The company said …

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for shipments from Far East ports to destinations across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean. The revised rates …

Industry readers expect rerouting pressure Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to shape expectations across the container shipping industry. The latest Readers Speak poll asked whether escalating instability …

HMM and Ocean Network Express (ONE) are expanding their joint Far East–Mexico service to include ports on the West Coast of South America, strengthening connectivity between Asia and Latin America. …

MSC has announced a strategic realignment of its unique USA-Africa Uswasa service. In a move to optimize its West African network, the carrier has shifted the Ivory Coast port call …

Everllence has been awarded a contract to provide two RB compressor skids for Thailand’s first Carbon Capture and Storage project, supporting PTT Exploration and Production’s operations at the Arthit gas …

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DNV has completed a multi-year study commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency examining the safety implications of hydrogen as a marine fuel, delivering a final report and an accompanying …

If you’re buying products from overseas, you already know China is still the go-to place for manufacturing. Electronics, furniture, clothing, machine parts—you name it, they make it. But actually finding …

Freightos has announced the appointment of Pablo Pinillos as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors. The appointment follows a search process that evaluated both internal and …

Four major global organisations have announced the formation of Torus Defence Supply Chain, a new alliance designed to deliver resilient and integrated supply chain solutions to the UK defence sector. …

Thessaloniki Port Authority has entered into a partnership with Five Senses Consulting and Development, an international firm specialising in cruise port and destination development, with the objective of strengthening and …

MacGregor has introduced its Balanced Lashing System, a new solution designed to improve safety and cargo capacity on container ships. Traditional container ship lashings often distribute loads unevenly. Upper lashings …

The Port of Piraeus has announced a new cooperation with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines following the inaugural call of the M/V Tourmaline Ace at the Piraeus Car Terminal. The vessel arrived …

Drewry’s World Container Index increased 8% this week to $2,123 per 40-foot container. A sharp rise in Asia-Europe rates drove the gain alongside increases on the Transpacific route. The Asia-Europe …

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has updated the rotation of its Northeast Asia–Australia Koala service, introducing changes aimed at improving network connectivity and operational efficiency. Under the revised schedule, the southbound …

Lloyd’s Register has awarded type approval and technical assurance to GIT Coatings for XGIT-FORCE, its next-generation graphene-based foul-release hull coating. The approval confirms that the coating has been independently assessed …

CMA CGM will charter capacity on the transatlantic service operated by Neoline Armateurs, marking a further step in the development of wind-assisted shipping solutions. Under the agreement, CMA CGM will …

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has strengthened its feeder network in the Baltic region by introducing two new shuttle services between Klaipeda and St. Petersburg, according to Alphaliner. The new services …

The Port of Rotterdam Authority and Evos Rotterdam have signed an agreement for the construction of a new inland shipping berth to support a significant expansion of the Evos terminal …

Maersk has announced the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments moving from several Asia Pacific countries to South Africa and Mauritius. The surcharge will apply to cargo …

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment posted revenue of DKK 4.2 billion for 2025. The figure increased from DKK 4.0 billion in 2024. Profit before tax reached DKK 471 million compared to DKK …

PortSide Stories: Klang The Powerhouse of the Strait of Malacca The Port Klang is Malaysia’s main maritime gateway. It ranks among the busiest container ports in the world. Located about …