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.
Ports & Logistics
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
CMA CGM Expands Air Cargo with Air Belgium Acquisition
CMA CGM has finalized its purchase of Air Belgium, strengthening its air cargo operations by adding four aircraft to its growing fleet.
Trump Calls for Free U.S. Access to Panama, Suez Canals
U.S. President Trump has called for American ships, both military and commercial, to be granted free passage through the Panama and Suez Canals
Explosion at Iranian Port Claims Over 40 Lives
The death toll from the devastating explosion and fire at Shahid Rajaee Port near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran has climbed to at least 40.
Scrap Fire Erupts Aboard Bulk Carrier in Amsterdam Port
A fire broke out on board a bulk carrier on April 24 around 6am local time while the vessel was docked in the Western Port Area of Amsterdam.
MSC World America Makes First Call to San Juan Port
The Puerto Rico government marked the maiden arrival of MSC World America with a plaque exchange ceremony at the Port of San Juan on April 15th.
Hong Kong to Add Cruise Shore Power by 2030
Hong Kong is preparing to introduce shore power capabilities at its port by 2030, according to Joanne Chu, Deputy Commissioner of Tourism.
LPG Tanker Seized in Bangladesh Over Fire and Legal Disputes
The LPG tanker Captain Nikolas was detained at the Port of Chattogram on April 11, following court orders issued by a Bangladeshi court.