Fire on Splendid Triggers Evacuation in Genoa, No Injuries
A fire broke out aboard a Ro-Ro passenger ship while it was docked in Genoa, Italy prompting the precautionary evacuation of crew and passengers.
Ports & Logistics
ONE and Hamburg Port Partner on Shore Power Development
On June 3, the Hamburg Port Authority signed a key agreement with Ocean Network Express to expand the use of shore power at the Port of Hamburg.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures $100M Auto Logistics Deal
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a three-year renewed logistics agreement with a key automotive OEM partner it has worked with for many years.
South Africa Moves to Relaunch National Shipping Line
More than 25 years after the sale of Safmarine to Maersk, South Africa is making strides toward establishing a new state-backed shipping company.
U.S. Court Halts Trump's Broad Tariff Measures
Development emerges in trade dispute initiated by President Trump, as U.S. federal court issues ruling to halt the administration's tariff plans
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.
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.