Suspect Comms Equipment Found on Chinese-built Cranes by USA
Investigation by US Congress identifies potentially troubling components in ship-to-shore cranes at American ports constructed by Chinese companies
Ports & Logistics
1.1M+ TEUs Reported by Majaor Japanese Ports in Dec 2023
December '23 saw combined container traffic of Japan's six leading ports of 1.17 million TEUs, a slight dip of 0.5% from the same period in 2022.
Construction Tender for Substation at Port of Valencia Ok'd
The Spanish Council of Ministers has given the green light for the construction of a new electrical substation at the Port of València.
Two Containers of Oranges Ignite in S. Korean Ports
March 4, South Korea's Changwon province, two refrigerated containers of oranges imported from the US caught fire in two incidents at local ports
Manila Harbor Center Rebrands as Manila Multipurpose Terminal
Manila Harbor Center undergoes rebranding effort, emerging with a new identity, logo & online presence as it becomes Manila Multipurpose Terminal
APM & Kalmar Collab in Straddle Carrier Electrification Pilot
Kalmar has finalized an agreement with APM Terminals Pier 400 in Los Angeles for the delivery of two new Kalmar electric AutoStrads™.
CMA CGM No Longer Interested in Acquiring Wincanton
Shipping company CMA CGM has withdrawn its attempt to acquire British logistics company Wincanton, conceding to a competing bid from another firm
Shore-Based Power Provided for all Vessels at Rotterdam WG
RWG container terminal announces plans to install shore-based power systems along entire dockside, allowing all vessels to access the facility.
$3bn Clean Ports Investment Announced by Biden Admin.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has initiated a $3bn initiative aimed at supporting zero-emission technology and infrastructure in ports.
DP World Concession Row Costs Port of Antwerp-Bruges $44m+
The ICSID has ordered the port of Antwerp-Bruges to compensate DP World with €41.3 million ($44.7 million) plus additional costs and Interest.
Australia Charges "Inside-Job" Tobacco Smugglers
A logistics expert along with five others have been indicted for attempting to illicitly import cigarettes valued at $10 million into Australia.
Rapid Expansion at Romania's Key Port
Port in Europe, recognized for rapid growth, initiates a critical dredging project to manage increased cargo flow resulting from Ukraine conflict
Hamburg Port Witnesses Ship Sinking
A vessel navigating the inland waterways, laden with 3,500 litres of diesel and 1,400 tonnes of potassium chloride, has sunk in Hamburg Port.
Concession to Develop New Philippine Box Terminal Won by ICTSI
A 25-year concession contract to develop and operate the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex in the Philippines has been won by the ICTSI.
EU Launches Port Alliance in Effort to Combat Drug Trafficking
The new partnership aligns with the EU’s roadmap aimed at addressing and fighting Drug Trafficking and Organised Crime.
Novatek's Baltic Terminal Targeted by Drones from Ukraine
Executing the mission with the aid of two long-range drones, the operation led to a fire at Novatek's gas terminal, prompting the evacuation of staff.
Recall Notice Issued for Australian Livestock Carrier
A livestock carrier that set sail from Fremantle in January bound for Jordan has received directives from the Australian government to head back.
ZIM Elevating Container Monitoring with Advanced Tracking Tech
The global container fleet is moving towards enhanced intelligence as ZIM declares investment in tracking devices for its dry van container fleet
Crisis in Red Sea Risks Port Overcrowding & May Drive Shipping Costs
HSBC Global Research has issued a caution regarding the potential implications of the current crisis in the Red Sea on maritime logistics.
Ethiopia & Somaliland Sign Agreement Facilitating Red Sea Port Use
The agreement focuses on utilizing the Berbera port located along the Red Sea, as announced by the office of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.