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.
Ports & Logistics
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.
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.
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.
Ireland Bars Docking of Aged Livestock Carrier
A livestock carrier built in 1979 is roaming the southern Europe Mediterranean, currently without destination after being denied entry to Ireland
New COSCO Service to Connect China and Thailand Ports
Chinese container shipping leader COSCO is to introduce a new service linking key ports in China with Thailand including Laem Chabang and Qinzhou
Bulk Carrier Cargo Hold Fire Reported in Southampton, UK
A bulk carrier, the Clipper Kythira, experienced a fire in its fifth cargo hold while docked in Southampton Port, UK, on Sunday, April 28th.
280,000+ TEUs Handled by Port of Melbourne in March
The Port of Melbourne has issued its trade report for March 2024, indicating a rise in overall container throughput with a total of 280,900 TEUs.
Fleet-Wide Container Tracker Launched by Hapag-Lloyd
Germany's Hapag-Lloyd has set a global precedent by introducing a fleet-wide, Internet of Things-based tracking system for dry containers.