Container News

Adani Enterprises, through its joint venture company AdaniConneX, and Google announced a landmark partnership to develop India’s largest AI data centre campus and new green energy infrastructure in Visakhapatnam. Google’s …

The container shipping sector is seeing a widening gap between freight rates and charter rates. Despite falling spot freight rates, containership charter prices remain about 200% higher than in 2019, …

Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a 30-month operation and maintenance (O&M) agreement to ensure a stable power supply on Indonesia’s Lombok island. Lombok, a major tourist destination, depends on local …

HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) expects solid growth in the second half of 2025. The company is securing new orders, expanding into the U.S. Navy MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) …

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has unveiled HydroPen Reefer, a new version of its popular “drill and spray” container firefighting system, developed in response to growing fire risks from combustible cargoes such …

Klaipėda Port has reached the one-million TEU container milestone earlier than ever before, underscoring its growing role as a key container hub in the Baltic Sea region. For the fourth …

Toll Group has introduced two new Volvo FMe Electric 6×4 Prime Movers into its fleet to support BlueScope Steel’s freight and warehousing operations, marking a significant step in decarbonising Australia’s …

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced a new long-term agreement with Boingo Wireless, an industry leader in 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity, to deliver next-generation cellular and …

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has expanded its strategic partnership with Nike, further deploying its sustainable shipping solution ONE LEAF+ to help advance the sports brand’s global sustainability goals. Gilberto Santos, …

COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited (CSPL) saw total container throughput rise steadily in September 2025, excluding QPI and CTT. Throughput increased 2.8% year-on-year (YoY). Terminals in China’s Southwest and Yangtze River …

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has successfully completed the trial of its first intermodal shipment from Jakarta to Cikarang Dry Port (CDP) — a key milestone in expanding its inland logistics …

Hai An Transport and Stevedoring Joint Stock Company (HAH) has unveiled its new brand identity, celebrating the 10th anniversary of its listing on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE). …

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Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) has successfully demonstrated that sea freight can be a reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable alternative to air transport for high-value pharmaceutical products, following a landmark project with …

Asia-Europe container freight futures experienced a sell-off on 13 October as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire suggested a possible resumption of Red Sea transits. Since October 2023, when the Israel-Hamas conflict broke …

APM Terminals has commissioned a new 100% electric crane at its Lázaro Cárdenas terminal, marking a major step toward faster, cleaner, and more efficient port operations. With a 100-tonne lifting …

In an era when digital technology and data-driven processes dominate discussions on improving container transport efficiency, it is sometimes easy to overlook the impact of something as simple as the …

Shares in budget airline easyJet jumped as much as 11.5% on Tuesday following an Italian media report suggesting possible bid interest from global container shipping giant MSC, according to Reuters. …

Helm Operations, a leading provider of maritime operations and crew management software, has announced a leadership transition. James Wadsworth will take over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), while Nolan Barclay, …

ID Logistics and PepsiCo France have strengthened their partnership with the opening of a 56,000 m² warehouse in Dourges, designed to support the growth of PepsiCo’s snacking business in France. …

According to Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA), Mitsubishi Estate Vietnam has completed a new large logistics facility in Hai Phong, northern Vietnam, marking another milestone in its growing Vietnamese …

CMA CGM Group has signed a letter of intent with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) to construct six 1,700 TEU LNG-powered containerships, marking the first-ever order by a major international shipping …

The transpacific shipping route, a vital artery for global trade, is hemorrhaging carriers as the US-China trade war escalates, with new US port fees and plummeting freight rates forcing both …

Magma Aviation has highlighted its growth priorities and market strategy for the coming years during Air Cargo Europe 2025 in Liège, one of the leading events for logistics and air …

Cavotec has successfully commissioned three MoorMaster™ automated mooring systems at the Iroquois Lock, officially handed over to the Saint Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) on June 30, 2025. The installation …

CMA CGM has officially named its new dual-fuel methanol vessel, CMA CGM HELIUM, under the command of Captain Lucian Paraschiv. Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria, COO Maritime at DNV, served …

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The Port of Barcelona has awarded the construction of BlueTechPort, a 25,700 m² innovation hub for the blue economy, to a temporary joint venture (TJV) of COMSA SAU, VOPI4 SA, …

Technology group Wärtsilä has launched GEMS Pulse, a predictive analytics software designed to help energy storage asset owners optimise performance, uptime, and revenue. The platform turns complex battery and operational …

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced updated freight rates applicable from November 1, 2025, until further notice but not beyond November 15, 2025. The new rates apply to shipments from …

During the Port Evening Reception in Prague on Thursday, 9 October 2025, the economic and logistical ties between the Czech Republic and Hamburg were brought to the attention of a …

For the first time in history, APM Terminals Gothenburg will receive three weekly mainliner calls to Asia. The new service enables more frequent, reliable, and sustainable goods transport between Asia …

During a festive gathering on the Maasvlakte, Port of Rotterdam Authority, ProRail, and Swietelsky Rail Benelux approved construction of the Maasvlakte Zuid Railway Yard. This occurred in the presence of …

King Ocean Services has reaffirmed its long-standing partnership with Broward County’s Port Everglades by extending its Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement through 2035. The Broward County Board of County …

Valenciaport has awarded INTERIM SERVICES SOLUTIONS the contract to provide passenger assistance and information as part of the project to strengthen border security at the ports of Valencia and Sagunto. …

Major shipping lines have begun imposing surcharges on containers moving to and from Chittagong to offset the increased tariffs imposed by the port authority. MSC announced on Saturday that it …

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced a delay in the launch of its new branch, Ocean Network Express (Europe) Limited – Greece Foreign Branch, which will now commence operations by …

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has announced the successful delivery of the deck cargo ship HAITENG 007 (IMO 1063504, GT 14,399), built under IRS classification at Qindong Shipyard, China. The …

Neptune Pacific Line has announced a revision of local charges in Honiara, effective 13 November 2025. The update reflects increased cargo handling costs imposed by the ports and is intended …

C.H. Robinson has launched a new Asset Management System (AMS) within its Drop Trailer Plus™ program, giving shippers greater control, visibility, and efficiency. Firstly, the system uses GPS tracking and …

Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) has marked the naming of two new 114,000 DWT Aframax product tankers built for Tai Chong Cheang Steamship Co. (H.K.) Ltd. (TCC Group), celebrating the renewal …

Global shipping line SeaLead has announced a major upgrade to its Five Seas Express (5CX) service, introducing a new routing structure designed to boost efficiency and strengthen links between the …

UK-based logistics comparison group Parcelhero has appointed Cynthia LaRue, a global shipping and e-commerce expert, as its first Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). LaRue, based in Greater Houston, Texas, joins the …

Cleaner cargo movement and stronger sustainability performance in 2024 The Port of Long Beach moved record cargo volumes in 2024 while continuing to reduce harmful emissions. A new annual emissions …

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PD Ports has launched its first jumbo rail service linking Teesport with Mossend and Grangemouth, strengthening connections between Scotland and global markets. The new 16-wagon service, developed in partnership with …

Ensemble has signed a contract with Associated British Ports (ABP) to modernise workforce planning at the Port of Newport using its AI-driven scheduling platform, Athena. The deployment marks a key …

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Swire Shipping has announced a revision to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS), citing rising operational costs, increased charter hire rates, and stronger cargo demand across key regional lanes. Effective November …

Lloyd’s List Intelligence (LLI) has launched its new Ownership Intelligence & Cargo Risk solutions within the Seasearcher platform, offering deeper visibility into vessel ownership and cargo movements to help the …