Police and Navy Conduct Terror Drill at Alicante Port
Spanish National Police and Navy forces executed a joint training exercise simulating a terrorist threat near Alicante's cruise terminal.
Ports & Logistics
Armed Robbery Hits Cargo Vessel at Mongla Port
A Bangladeshi online news outlet has reported that the general cargo ship Shejyoti was attacked by armed assailants at Mongla Port, Bangladesh,.
CMA CGM, SNP to Build $600M Deepwater Port in Haiphong
CMA CGM signs agreement with Saigon Newport Corporation to establish new $600 million deepwater terminal in Haiphong, located in northern Vietnam
HGK Gets Green Light for Remote Vessel Trials in Germany
HGK Shipping, a leader in inland shipping, has received approval to begin testing remote-controlled vessels on Germany's canal network.
MSC Enters Ukrainian Logistics with Strategic Acquisitions
Medlog, the inland logistics arm of global shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Co, makes significant move into the Ukrainian logistics sector.
US Coast Guard Probes Back-to-Back Ship Fires in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating two separate engine room fires that occurred on consecutive days aboard vessels docked in Puerto Rico.
DanPilot Launches World’s First Remote Pilotage Trial
With official approval from the Danish Emergency Management Agency, DanPilot and Danelec have begun a groundbreaking trial of remote pilotage.
Gothenburg Port Achieves Milestone in Green Bunkering
The Port of Gothenburg has announced the successful execution of a landmark bunkering operation involving locally produced liquefied biomethane.
Balearia Achieves LNG Bunkering Milestone in Barcelona
For the first time in Spain, a shipping company has successfully fueled three of its vessels with LNG on the same day and in the same port.
Suez Canal Offers 15% Fee Cut Amid Easing Red Sea Tensions
Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority has announced a temporary 15% reduction in transit fees for large containerships, in a bid to revive trade flows.
Vancouver Port Marks First LNG Bunkering for Cruise Ship
The Vancouver Port Authority has achieved a significant milestone by overseeing the first LNG bunkering of a cruise ship in its history.
CMA CGM Ermitage Collides with Quay Wall in Hamburg
On Sunday May 11th, a container ship, the CMA CGM Ermitage, collided with a quay wall along the Elbe River in Hamburg, Germany.
Maersk Lowers 2025 Container Market Forecast Amid Uncertainty
Danish shipping giant Maersk has revised its global container market outlook for 2025, citing mounting macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures.
CO2 Tanker Embla Hits Lock Wall in Kiel Canal
CO2 tanker collides with center wall of a lock in Brunsbüttel on Germany’s Kiel Canal, resulting in minor damage but no injuries or pollution.
Engine Room Fire Erupts on Vollsøy Ferry, No Injuries
A fire broke out in the engine room of the passenger ferry Vollsøy on May 6. The blaze was quickly contained, and no injuries were reported.
GTT to Acquire Danelec in $219.7M Maritime Analytics Deal
French gas containment leader GTT is investing $219.7 million to acquire maritime analytics company Danelec from private equity firm Verdane.
Maersk Teams Up With Nokia for Major Fleet Connectivity Boost
Danish shipping giant Maersk has signed an agreement with Nokia to outfit 450 vessels across its fleet with private wireless networks.
Drone Attacks Hit Port Sudan for Third Day in a Row
Drone strikes triggered explosions in Port Sudan, marking the third consecutive day of such attacks. The assault ignited a fire near the port.
Northern European Ports Face Prolonged Shipping Backlogs
Ports and terminals across Northern Europe are currently experiencing what broker Braemar is calling a case of “serious congestion.”
Rio de Janeiro Wraps Up Strong 2024-25 Cruise Season
Rio de Janeiro saw a bustling 2024-25 season, welcoming over 327,000 visitors and 36 cruise ships, according to the Pier Mauá Cruise Terminal