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Wallenius Wilhelmsen has ordered four LNG dual-fuel Pure Car and Truck Carriers from China’s Jinling Shipyard and secured options for eight additional vessels. Each Shaper Class vessel will have capacity …

India’s Union Cabinet has approved the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme, a Rs 10,000 crore programme designed to expand domestic production and reduce the country’s reliance on imported shipping containers. According …

Maersk will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for refrigerated cargo moving from the Far East, Middle East and Americas to Tema, Ghana. The surcharge will take effect on 16 …

The Valencia Port Authority has awarded the contract for the refurbishment of the steel structure of the elevated seafront promenade in the La Marina area of the Port of Valencia. …

Maersk will reduce its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) for shipments from selected Middle Eastern ports to West Africa. The revised charges will apply from a Price Calculation Date (PCD) of …

Hapag-Lloyd has announced that rail services to and from London Gateway are suspended following a train derailment in Barking, United Kingdom. Based on the latest information available to the carrier, …

Port Saint John has announced CA$ 360 million in federal and provincial funding for channel improvements, marking the next chapter in the port’s ongoing modernisation and growth programme. The investment …

The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have released a comprehensive Clean Marine Fuel Feasibility Assessment identifying the most promising alternative marine fuels for oceangoing vessels calling at the …

Maersk has changed the cost structure of its inland haulage services for import and export shipments in Finland. Effective from 1 October 2026, Arex charges and port dues are no …

Associated British Ports has acquired Global Shipping Services, a leading provider of stevedoring, warehousing, storage and port agency services across the Humber region, extending the range of integrated solutions ABP …

GXO Logistics has opened a new logistics hub in Medini, Malaysia, expanding its operations across the Asia Pacific region. The facility is located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, a …

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced that PATH Director and General Manager Clarelle DeGraffe will retire at the end of 2026 after more than 37 …

Maersk has revised its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Europe to South Africa. The amended rates apply from 29 October 2026 and will remain in effect until further …

Cisco and PSA Singapore have announced a strategic collaboration to develop a proof of concept for an AI-powered observability and incident management platform at Tuas Port, the world’s largest fully …

DP World has launched its first Fast Moving Consumer Goods contract logistics operation in Italy, opening a 22,000 square metre temperature-controlled, multi-customer facility at Castel San Pietro Terme near Bologna. …

The Management Committee of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port System Authority has adopted the 2027 Budget forecast and the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Programme, outlining a significant investment …

C.H. Robinson reported revenue of $5.4 billion in the third quarter of 2026, up 29.5% from the same period last year. The logistics company also recorded higher freight volumes and …

Port of Auckland’s new pilot vessel Te Ihu has entered the Waitematā Harbour for the first time, completing a four-day sailing across the Tasman Sea after arriving into New Zealand …

Maersk will reduce its Intermodal Fuel Fee percentages for truck and RCO movements in Italy. The revised levels will apply equally to import and export services from a Price Calculation …

The US Department of Transportation has announced nearly US$500 million in funding for 35 port infrastructure projects across 19 states. The investment aims to modernise maritime facilities and strengthen cargo …

Hapag-Lloyd will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on refrigerated cargo moving from Pakistan to selected ports in the United Arab Emirates. The surcharge will apply to sailings commencing from …

Wan Hai Lines will launch a new direct service connecting Haiphong, South China and West India in late November 2026. The China India Service 8 (CI8) will also provide connections …

The Liberian-flagged containership Contship Jet has sunk in the Black Sea after being struck by three maritime drones off the Bulgarian coast on 28 October, with all 18 crew members …

Maersk–APM has signed a concession agreement to develop a new container terminal at Tanger Med 3 in Morocco. The agreement was announced by Morocco’s Royal Cabinet following a working session …

Kalmar reported a 22% increase in orders received during the third quarter of 2026, reaching €458 million compared with €375 million a year earlier. The growth came mainly from its …

Samudera Shipping Line handled 503,000 TEU during the third quarter of 2026, unchanged from the corresponding period last year. According to the company’s latest business update, average container shipping revenue …

OOCL has announced the launch of its new China Indonesia Service (CIS4), strengthening container shipping connections between China and Indonesia. The service is scheduled to begin on 22 November 2026. …

The container carrier march back through the Red Sea continues, with Alphaliner estimating nearly two-thirds of total Asia – Europe capacity is now restored. Especially of note is Israeli carrier …

Costamare reported adjusted net income of $89.4 million for the third quarter of 2026, compared with $98 million in the same period last year. The company also reported approximately $6 …

CMA CGM has launched its first dedicated block train service between the Port of Mombasa and the Nairobi-Embakasi Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Kenya. The new connection aims to strengthen …

Boluda Shipping has signed an agreement to acquire Samskip, including all its assets and operations. The deal aims to create a major European short-sea shipping network connecting Northern Europe, Spain, …

Sea-Intelligence has published issue 182 of the Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, with schedule reliability figures up to and including September 2026. Schedule reliability improved by 0.9 percentage points M/M …

Contship has signed an agreement to acquire the Tarros Group through its subsidiary Sogemar. The deal will bring together two major logistics operators with established networks across Europe and the …

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) has secured nearly 160,000 containers of new business as part of its strategy to restore growth and strengthen its competitive position. The port authority is …

Patrick Terminals has launched Patrick Connect, a new mobile application designed to provide truck drivers with real-time information and operational guidance during visits to its container terminals in Australia. The …

Noatum Logistics, the logistics arm of AD Ports Group, has doubled its trucking fleet to more than 850 vehicles as part of its expansion across the Middle East and Gulf …

Patrick Terminals and OneStop will launch the OptiBook container management platform at the Sydney AutoStrad Terminal on 28 November 2026, introducing a new booking system designed to improve container visibility …

CMA CGM has announced a series of Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) updates covering shipments from Asia to several African destinations, with charges reaching US$900 per TEU on selected routes from …

Europe’s major container ports are reporting increasingly contrasting traffic patterns in 2026, with headline throughput figures concealing significant changes in the composition of cargo flows. At Rotterdam and Valencia, transshipment …

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UPS reported higher third-quarter revenue across its domestic, international and supply chain businesses. The logistics group also raised its financial guidance for the fourth quarter and full year. Consolidated revenue …

Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, welcomed more than 5.38 million cruise passengers during fiscal year 2026, setting a new annual record for the third consecutive year. The latest figures …

The United States has announced changes to its 50% tariffs on selected Canadian products, removing certain goods from the existing measures while adding new product categories. The modifications were introduced …

Capt. Vikas Pandey, Founder and CEO of Shipfinex, shares his thoughts on widening access to vessel investment, new funding opportunities for shipowners and the risks investors should understand in this …

DP World has appointed Amer Abdulrahim Kazim and Iman Al Qasim as Independent Non-Executive Directors to its Board, effective immediately. The global ports and logistics operator announced the appointments on …

Damen Shipyards Group has placed a new order with EST-Floattech for two additional Octopus Series battery systems. The systems will be installed on two Damen Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 cargo …

EVI Safety Technology has launched Crew-First Mode, a new feature for its AI-powered onboard camera system. The technology aims to improve maritime safety while giving seafarers greater protection against routine …

DP World, Arctic Gateway Group and CentrePort Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore new trade opportunities across Canada’s northern transportation network. Announced on October 26, 2026, …

AS Tallinna Sadam, the operator of the Port of Tallinn, has signed a €50 million loan agreement with Swedbank to refinance existing debt obligations. The Estonian port operator announced the …