Container News

GT Lines has launched a new standalone shipping service linking West India and the Gulf, branded as the India–Sharjah Express (ISX), aimed at offering faster transit times and improved schedule …

AD Ports Group has secured a USD 115 million project finance facility to support the development of the Noatum Ports – Safaga Terminal in Egypt. The financing is led by …

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) closed 2025 with total container volumes of 3.16 million TEUs, down 5.5% year-on-year, as tariffs and high retail inventories weighed on trade flows. Full imports …

CMA CGM has announced new FAK rates for dry cargo shipments moving from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe, the Mediterranean, and North Africa, effective 15 February 2026 until further …

Inmarsat Maritime, part of Viasat, will deploy its NexusWave connectivity solution across Auerbach’s fleet of newbuild heavy lift vessels. The service will support the German shipowner’s connectivity requirements for its …

Cavotec has supported a major milestone in European port electrification with the first-ever shore power connection of a car carrier at a European port. The operation took place in Bremerhaven, …

Kuehne+Nagel has signed a lease agreement with Fraport AG for a new 7,600 sqm air cargo facility at Frankfurt Airport’s CargoCity South. The new facility marks a strategic investment in …

Containerized shipping used to feel far removed from everyday e-commerce operations. Delays, blind spots, and rigid timelines were accepted as part of the process, even when they affected customers and …

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Klaipėda Port has taken a major step toward its largest expansion project with the launch of a procurement process for contractors in the southern area. The Klaipėda State Seaport Authority …

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have decided to reroute one of their jointly operated services under the Gemini Cooperation through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, marking a limited return to …

CMA CGM has announced the introduction of a Peak Season Surcharge on shipments moving from North Europe to the West Coast of South America. The surcharge will take effect from …

A growing range of shipping services, congestion at Europe’s ports, and an efficient rail connection between the port and the rest of Sweden. These are key reasons why 2025 became …

AD Ports Group announced the signing of Heads of Terms with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Opening Up for the development and operation of a …

The Port of Liverpool has received its largest ever shipment from ADM, marking another major milestone for the port’s bulk handling capability and its role in supporting the UK’s food …

Associated British Ports welcome Hemisphere Freight Services back to the Port of Ipswich, where the company has taken up occupation in a newly refurbished warehouse facility. The move marks a …

Maersk has announced a schedule adjustment on its Asia–East Coast Latin America ASAS2 service in connection with the upcoming Chinese New Year holidays and in response to demand fluctuations. The …

BAR Technologies has welcomed the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) decision to include wind propulsion in its draft safety framework for greenhouse gas reduction technologies. The move follows the 12th session …

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Ocean Network Express has announced upcoming changes to its agency representation in Senegal, Togo, and Benin as part of its ongoing network and service development in West Africa. In Senegal, …

Masters must report promptly if containers are lost or drifting containers are observed, writes Sofia Pantazopoulou, ABS Engineer, Regulatory Affairs January 1, 2026, saw the entry into force of amendments …

Maersk has announced blank sailings on its NEOBOSSANOVA and NEOSAMBA services connecting East Coast South America with Europe, citing continued severe weather conditions across South-Western and Western Europe. On the …

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has updated its Dual-Fuel Fleet Dashboard, tracking the liner shipping industry’s move toward renewable and lower-emission fuels. As of December 2025, 400 dual-fuel container ships …

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Taiwanese authorities have arrested the captain of one of Yang Ming Marine Transport’s ships, for alleged drug trafficking. The incident involved the 2005-built 1,500 TEU YM Horizon, which had arrived …

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The Port of Gdańsk closed 2025 with a very strong cargo-handling performance, handling a total of 80.4 million tonnes of cargo, an increase of nearly 4% year-on-year, compared with 77.4 …

Contecon Manzanillo, ICTSI’s subsidiary operating the Specialized Container Terminal II in the Port of Manzanillo, Mexico has handled a cumulative volume of more 12 million TEUs since starting operations in …

Our latest poll asked readers what the OCEAN Alliance “Day 10 Product” signals for global container shipping. The results show that mega-alliances and geopolitical instability in container shipping are closely …

The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Agility to accelerate energy efficiency across data centers and district cooling systems in the UAE. The …

Maritime emissions intensity reached its lowest level of the year in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting improved operational efficiency across the global containership fleet, according to a new report …

Konecranes has won an order for eight hybrid Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers from HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort in Hamburg, Germany. The order was booked in Q4 2025. The units are …

A.P. Moller – Maersk has taken delivery of the first vessel in a new series of six mid-size containerships, marking a further step in the company’s fleet renewal programme. The …

“K” Line Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based subsidiary wholly owned by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, has confirmed that authorities have concluded the search and rescue operation related to the incident involving its …

Lloyd’s Register (LR) will assume the Chair of the Open Class 3D Exchange (OCX) Consortium in January 2026. Nathan Lindop of Lloyd’s Register will take over as Chair and Coordinator …

ID Logistics has announced new governance appointments in the Benelux and Canada to support the group’s international growth strategy. Marco van Walraven, previously CEO of ID Logistics Benelux, has been …

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Lloyd’s Register awarded Approval in Principle to Oshima Shipbuilding for its multi-fuel-ready Ultramax bulk carrier design. The approval covers a 64,000 dwt bulk carrier concept developed to accommodate multiple future …

Chemship has placed a repeat order with Dutch wind propulsion specialist Econowind to install VentoFoils on two more chemical tankers. The vessels Chemical Contender and Chemical Fighter will each receive …

Valenciaport has taken a new step towards the launch of the project aimed at creating a support point for the Ministry of Interior in border control, with the arrival of …

Imabari Shipbuilding has delivered Agatti Island, a 64,000 dwt bulk carrier, following completion at its Head Office and Imabari Shipyard. The vessel was handed over on 27 January 2026. Agatti …

Port of Antwerp-Bruges welcomes Windrose with the Chinese manufacturer of electric trucks is establishing its first European flagship site, “Windrose Park Antwerp,” along the Noorderlaan in Antwerp. At this location, …

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Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT) welcomed the m/v CMA CGM KRYPTON on her maiden call to the Port of Rijeka. The vessel is on her first commercial voyage. HD Hyundai …

BBC Chartering officially christened the BBC BREMEN, the eighth vessel in a series of fifteen LakerMax-type ships, at BLG’s terminal in Bremen Neustädter Hafen. Anitta Schumann, Chartering Manager at BBC’s …

DHL Aviation has unveiled two fully branded Boeing 737-400 aircraft at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, strengthening its air network in West Africa. The new aircraft will boost cargo capacity, improve …

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Port Houston closed 2025 with its strongest performance on record. Total tonnage rose 3% year-on-year to 54.5 million short tons across its public terminals. The growth came from a strong …