DP World Boosts Capacity with Three New Romanian Sites
Yesterday, DP World inaugurated three new sites in Romania, significantly boosting some much-needed marine infrastructure capacity.
Ports & Logistics
AD Ports Reaches Agreement with Chittagong, Bangladesh
AD Ports Group has entered into a nonbinding agreement to explore the development and operation of a multipurpose port in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.