6 Sep 2024

U.S. Dockworkers Threaten Strike Amid Stalled Negotiations

Tensions are rising as dockworkers on the United State's East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to prepare for possible strike action.

U.S. Dockworkers Threaten Strike Amid Stalled Negotiations
5 Sep 2024

Grimaldi Introduces RoRo Service Between Italy & Turkey

The Grimaldi Group is preparing to launch a new roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) shipping route connecting Italy and Turkey. later this month.

Grimaldi Introduces RoRo Service Between Italy & Turkey
4 Sep 2024

Hapag-Lloyd to Implement New GRI for South American Routes

German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd reveals plans to introduce a General Rate Increase (GRI) of US$500 per container, effective from October 1.

Hapag-Lloyd to Implement New GRI for South American Routes
4 Sep 2024

Cargo Ship Docks in Tromsø with 20,000 Tons of Ammonium Nitrate

Cargo vessel Ruby, registered in Malta, arrived at Tromsø harbor in Norway after sustaining hull damage from running aground.

Cargo Ship Docks in Tromsø with 20,000 Tons of Ammonium Nitrate
3 Sep 2024

China State Shipbuilding Corporation Units to Merge

Two divisions of China’s largest shipbuilding conglomerate, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, are set to merge through a share swap deal.

China State Shipbuilding Corporation Units to Merge
3 Sep 2024

Port of Gothenburg Unveils New 144,000 Square Meter Terminal

The Port of Gothenburg has officially opened a new port terminal, "Arendal 2," covering an area of 144,000 square meters.

Port of Gothenburg Unveils New 144,000 Square Meter Terminal
30 Aug 2024

Fremantle Port: Tall Ship Damaged by Container Vessel

In an incident early this morning, Australia’s largest sail-training tall ship sustained severe damage after being hit by the Maersk Shekou.

Fremantle Port: Tall Ship Damaged by Container Vessel
29 Aug 2024

Indian Government Reaches Wage Agreement with Dockworkers

The Indian government has successfully finalized a wage agreement with dockworkers, bringing an end to nearly three years of negotiations.

Indian Government Reaches Wage Agreement with Dockworkers
28 Aug 2024

Explosion on Cargo Ship at Manila Results in Fatality, Injuries

A cargo ship flying the Philippine flag experienced an explosion while docked at Manila Port on August 27, as reported by local news outlets.

Explosion on Cargo Ship at Manila Results in Fatality, Injuries
27 Aug 2024

Panama Canal to Implement Long-Term Slot Allocation System

Panama Canal to introduce long-term slot allocation system aimed at enhancing transit certainty, flexibility, particularly for neopanamax locks.

Panama Canal to Implement Long-Term Slot Allocation System
27 Aug 2024

Analysts Predict Decline in Asia-Europe Freight Rates by 2025

Analysts from Asia-based container consultancy forecast drop in Asia-Europe box freight rates, expecting prices to plummet by over 70% by June.

Analysts Predict Decline in Asia-Europe Freight Rates by 2025
23 Aug 2024

Ocean Network Express Expands Scandinavian Baltic Express Service

ONE has announced major upgrades to its Scandinavian Baltic Express (SBX) service to include the ports of Antwerp, Rotterdam, Rauma, and Gävle.

Ocean Network Express Expands Scandinavian Baltic Express Service
23 Aug 2024

Swift Action Ends Canadian Rail Strike Within Hours

The Canadian rail strike concluded yesterday, just 18 hours after it began, as authorities acted swiftly to prevent a potential economic crisis.

Swift Action Ends Canadian Rail Strike Within Hours
21 Aug 2024

Dutch Authorities Seize Over 700 kg of Cocaine at Rotterdam

In a string of drug busts over the past week, Dutch authorities have seized more than 700 kilograms of cocaine at the Port of Rotterdam.

Dutch Authorities Seize Over 700 kg of Cocaine at Rotterdam
21 Aug 2024

Landlocked Malawi Secures Access to Mozambique Port

Malawi, a landlocked country, has successfully negotiated leased space at a port in Mozambique to build and operate a new terminal.

Landlocked Malawi Secures Access to Mozambique Port