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
20 Aug 2024

UK Firm Partners with DP World for DRC Deepwater Port

BII commits $35 million to DP World’s project at the Port of Banana, following collaborations between the two in Senegal, Egypt, and Somaliland.

UK Firm Partners with DP World for DRC Deepwater Port
20 Aug 2024

Extinction Rebellion Blocks Port of Amsterdam

Extinction Rebellion block the entrance to the Port of Amsterdam in a protest that prevented a cruise ship and an oil tanker from docking

Extinction Rebellion Blocks Port of Amsterdam
19 Aug 2024

Canada Braces for Industrial Action at Freight Rail Companies

Canada is poised for industrial action at two leading freight rail companies starting Thursday, as employers and employees remain at an impasse.

Canada Braces for Industrial Action at Freight Rail Companies
19 Aug 2024

Egyptian Bulk Carrier Detained at Paradip in Financial Dispute

An Egyptian-flagged bulk carrier, the Wadi Albostan, has been detained at Paradip Port in India following orders from the Orissa High Court.

Egyptian Bulk Carrier Detained at Paradip in Financial Dispute
19 Aug 2024

Pacific International Lines to Launch China-Bangladesh Service

PIL is preparing to introduce a new service, the China-Chittagong Express, which will connect key ports in China with those in Bangladesh.

Pacific International Lines to Launch China-Bangladesh Service
8 Aug 2024

Shanghai Opens New Container Terminal at Luojing Port

Shanghai, the world's largest container port, has opened a new container terminal area north of the city on the south bank of the Yangtze River.

Shanghai Opens New Container Terminal at Luojing Port