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Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced a delay in the launch of its new branch, Ocean Network Express (Europe) Limited – Greece Foreign Branch, which will now commence operations by …

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has announced the successful delivery of the deck cargo ship HAITENG 007 (IMO 1063504, GT 14,399), built under IRS classification at Qindong Shipyard, China. The …

Neptune Pacific Line has announced a revision of local charges in Honiara, effective 13 November 2025. The update reflects increased cargo handling costs imposed by the ports and is intended …

C.H. Robinson has launched a new Asset Management System (AMS) within its Drop Trailer Plus™ program, giving shippers greater control, visibility, and efficiency. Firstly, the system uses GPS tracking and …

Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) has marked the naming of two new 114,000 DWT Aframax product tankers built for Tai Chong Cheang Steamship Co. (H.K.) Ltd. (TCC Group), celebrating the renewal …

Global shipping line SeaLead has announced a major upgrade to its Five Seas Express (5CX) service, introducing a new routing structure designed to boost efficiency and strengthen links between the …

UK-based logistics comparison group Parcelhero has appointed Cynthia LaRue, a global shipping and e-commerce expert, as its first Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). LaRue, based in Greater Houston, Texas, joins the …

Cleaner cargo movement and stronger sustainability performance in 2024 The Port of Long Beach moved record cargo volumes in 2024 while continuing to reduce harmful emissions. A new annual emissions …

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PD Ports has launched its first jumbo rail service linking Teesport with Mossend and Grangemouth, strengthening connections between Scotland and global markets. The new 16-wagon service, developed in partnership with …

Ensemble has signed a contract with Associated British Ports (ABP) to modernise workforce planning at the Port of Newport using its AI-driven scheduling platform, Athena. The deployment marks a key …

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Swire Shipping has announced a revision to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS), citing rising operational costs, increased charter hire rates, and stronger cargo demand across key regional lanes. Effective November …

Lloyd’s List Intelligence (LLI) has launched its new Ownership Intelligence & Cargo Risk solutions within the Seasearcher platform, offering deeper visibility into vessel ownership and cargo movements to help the …

Maersk has announced a seasonal blanking on its Northern Star service for the Delos Wave voyages 548S/550N, affecting sailings scheduled for November (ex APA) and December (ex OCE). The adjustment …

DP World has entered into a joint venture with Tashkent Invest, a subsidiary of the Tashkent City Administration, to develop and manage a state-of-the-art multimodal logistics terminal near the Uzbek …

NSW Ports CEO Marika Calfas has been elected as the International Association of Ports and Harbours Vice President for Asia-Southeast and Oceania. Ms Calfas was officially appointed at the IAPH …

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Gulftainer has launched its Landbridge solution to revolutionize cargo movement across the UAE and the wider GCC. Leveraging the strategic location of Khorfakkan Commercial Terminal as the first gateway to …

The Leschaco Group has expanded its logistics network with a new chemical multi-purpose facility in Bremen Industrial Park, Germany. The site strengthens the company’s capabilities in handling hazardous materials and …

Valmet will modernize the turbine automation and control systems at Ennatuurlijk’s combined cycle power plant (CCPP) in Helmond, the Netherlands. The upgrade will boost operational efficiency, reliability, and safety while …

Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, an integral part of AD Ports Group, has successfully concluded the Quantum Maritime Conference 2025, the world’s first international forum dedicated to connecting quantum technologies, artificial …

In a joint statement, Secretary of State Rubio, Secretary of Energy Wright, and Secretary of Transportation Duffy announced that the United States will oppose the proposed NZF carbon reduction framework …

Rhenus has launched its new inland barge Rhenus Berlin I at the Bulk Cargo Terminal in the Port of Szczecin. The vessel marks a key step in sustainable transport for …

FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, has elected a new leadership team during its 2025 Electoral General Meeting in Hanoi, marking a new chapter for the global freight …

The renewal of DP World’s partnership with Hapag-Lloyd at Santos for another decade coinciding with a US$190 million terminal expansion represents far more than a routine contract extension. This strategic …

CMA’s aggressive push into Indian ports throughout 2025 isn’t simply about market expansion but represents a calculated response to converging geopolitical fault lines reshaping global maritime trade. By analyzing CMA …

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When time and weeks stretch into months at sea, even the toughest crew can feel the weight of distance and routine. Lifting morale isn’t about grand gestures; it’s about daily …

HGK Shipping has officially named its latest gas tanker, “GAS 96,” during a ceremony in Rotterdam on 9 October 2025. The vessel marks another milestone in sustainable inland waterway transport. …

Sea-Intelligence Sunday Spotlight, in issue 735, analysed a key factor behind shippers’ perception of poor service levels: Service instability. Fundamentally, liner shipping is not just the ability to move cargo …

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According to Alphaliner, Ocean Network Express (ONE) has revised its Baltic Bridge Express (BBX) service, dropping Klaipeda and Riga to focus on a more streamlined weekly Rotterdam–Gdansk shuttle. To maintain …

According to DynaLiners, MSC and the Shipping Corporation of India have added Portugal’s Port of Sines (northbound) to the rotation of their joint IPAK service, which connects the Indian Subcontinent …

P&O Ferrymasters, a DP World company, has introduced a new direct container rail service connecting Zeebrugge and Barcelona, marking a key step in the advancement of sustainable European freight transport. …

The Panama Canal Authority announced Wednesday that revenues surged 14.4% to $5.7 billion in fiscal year 2025, capping a remarkable turnaround for a waterway that was hemorrhaging traffic just months …

According to DynaLiners, SITC has discontinued its China–Da Nang (CJV) service and will now cover Da Nang via a revised VTX2 loop. The updated VTX2 rotation will call at: Nagoya, …

Shipping industry leaders at London International Shipping Week (LISW25) have sounded a stark warning: without nuclear energy, the sector may struggle to meet the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2050 net …

On October 8, 2025, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) conducted a comprehensive Emergency Response Exercise to strengthen preparedness for potential large-scale maritime incidents. The drill simulated a scenario in …

Hapag-Lloyd will discontinue its Caribbean Express Service (CES) at the beginning of 2026. The service currently deploys seven vessels of around 2,700 TEU, connecting North Europe, Canada, the U.S. East …

The Taiwan Strait handles US$586 billion in annual trade and sees 88% of the world’s largest cargo ships pass through its waters. China’s military exercises near Taiwan have evolved significantly …

CMA CGM has announced revised Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for shipments from Asia to the Mediterranean and North Africa, effective October 15th to 31st, 2025. The new rates, applicable …

U.S. container imports edged up 0.1% in August, according to the latest Global Port Tracker (GPT) report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. Ports handled 2.32 million …

PortSide Stories: Singapore Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow Singapore isn’t just one of the busiest ports in the world; it’s a city that never stops reinventing itself. A global hub where …

Godby Shipping has announced several key vessel updates and charter agreements across its fleet, underscoring its strong market position and continued investment in operational efficiency. The Mistral, currently on time …

CMA CGM Group has announced the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) to maintain reliable and efficient services on its North Europe–Canada East Coast trade routes. Effective November 1, …

ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) and TA’ZIZ have signed a 50-year agreement to develop the UAE’s first dedicated chemicals port in the TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone at Al Ruwais. …

A series of new containership orders have been confirmed across leading Asian shipyards, highlighting continued investment in fleet renewal and capacity expansion within the container shipping sector, according to DynaLiners. …

Imabari Shipbuilding has delivered the NORD TRAMP, a 181,000-deadweight bulk carrier, from its Saijo Shipyard on October 9. The vessel, designed under the Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and …

A.P. Moller – Maersk and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate decarbonisation across global supply chains and strengthen CATL’s international …