Ports & Logistics

Antwerp-Bruges Debuts World’s First Methanol-powered Tug

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation: the Methatug, a tugboat powered by methanol with a traction force of 50 tons

Wind farm at the port of Antwerp at sunset

New China-Vietnam-Thailand Service Launched by ONE

Singapore-based container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of a new service, the China-Vietnam-Thailand (CVT) route.

A ONE container ship in a port

Another Month of Cargo Growth for Long Beach in April

The Port of Long Beach in California, USA moved 750,424 TEUs in April, marking a 14.4% increase compared to the same month in 2023.

Aerial view of shipping containers in a port

Ports of Shanghai & Barcelona Collude on Innovative Projects

The ports of Shanghai and Barcelona have signed an agreement to explore opportunities in innovative projects in the port and maritime fields.

AI generated image of the Spanish and Chinese flags flying above a port

Brooklyn & Howland Hook Marine Terminals Set for Upgrades

A port upgrade project that will transform the Brooklyn Marine Terminal into a modern maritime port has been announced by New York authorities.

Downtown Manhattan as seen from the water

180-Day Ban On 'Unsafe' Bulk Carrier Ordered by Australia

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has imposed a 180-day ban on the Indian bulk carrier Darya Shaan due to safety concerns.

Silhouette of a bulk carrier at sunset

New India West Coast-Middle East Service Launched by CMA CGM

CMA CGM has unveiled a new weekly service, VGI, which will link Laem Chabang, Vung Tau, and Jakarta to the India West Coast and the Middle East

A CMA CGM container ship

Singapore to Merge Both of its Cruise Terminals

Singapore's cruise operations, currently split between HarbourFront and Marina South, are set to be unified over the forthcoming years.

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Chonqing, China Welcomes First 10,000 DWT Vessel

Vessels with a capacity of up to 10,000 deadweight tons (DWT) can now access the world's largest municipality, namely Chonqing in SW China.

Chongqing, China at night

Miami In-Transit Gateway Solution Launched by Maersk

Maersk has broadened its air freight services with the opening of a fully integrated, in-transit gateway solution in Miami, USA, as of April.

A plane in an airport at sunset

Port of New York and New Jersey Sees First Quarter Growth

In March, the Port of New York and New Jersey processed 701,648 TEUs, contributing to a first quarter cumulative volume of 2,001,449 TEUs.

An aerial view of a container port

Maersk Announce Upgraded New Zealand Service

Maersk has unveiled a new upgraded service starting May 17th designed to enhance logistics solutions for New Zealand and the surrounding islands.

A Maersk container ship in port

Ukraine Makes Black Sea Ports Container Comeback

The first cellular container vessel since the Russian invasion of Ukraine docked at the Ukrainian Black Sea ports on April 21st say reports.

Coastline on the Black Sea

New President of Panama Has Canal Water Levels Top of Agenda

The newly elected president of Panama, Jose Raul Mulino, has prioritized the water levels of the Panama Canal as a focus of his administration.

A container ship in the Panama Canal

Cargo Ship Grounded at United Kingdom's Port of Silloth

On May 8th the cargo ship Bremen was reported to have run aground at the Port of Silloth in Northern England at 12:10 AM local time.

AI generated image of a cargo ship run aground in the Port of Silloth

MSC Ship First to Call at Baltimore Since Bridge Collapse

An MSC vessel recently became the first to dock at Baltimore Port's Seagirt Container Terminal since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge

An MSC container ship at sea

Cambodia to Reduce Reliance on Vietnam Ports with Thai Canal

Cambodia is advancing with the construction of the Funan Techo Canal, a project designed to reduce the country's dependency on Vietnamese ports.

Aerial view of the river running through Phnom Penh

COSCO & Evergreen Upgrade Joint Far East-Mediterranean Service

Evergreen Marine Corporation and COSCO Shipping Lines have announced plans to upgrade their jointly operated Far East-Mediterranean service.

A COSCO container ship in port

Carnival Cruises & New Orleans Celebrate 30th Anniversary

Carnival Cruise Line marked its 30th anniversary of operations in New Orleans with a celebratory event aboard the Carnival Liberty ship.

The Port of New Orleans

Dire Flooding Halts Operations at Three Brazilian Ports

Floods in Rio Grande do Sul have resulted in the deaths of at least 85 and disrupted transportation and industrial operations across the state.

An aerial view of flooding and submerged trees