Vietnam’s Newest Deep-Water Port Begins Operations
Vietnam’s Hateco Hai Phong International Container Port (HHIT), the country’s most modern deep-water port, has officially launched operations.
Ports & Logistics
Canada Invests $25M in Shore Power for BC Ports
Canada’s Minister for Transport and Internal Trade has announced a 35.5 million CAD grant to support shore power development in British Columbia.
Ceuta Port Adopts Mass Flow Meters for Accurate Fuel Supply
The Port of Ceuta, Spain, has introduced internationally certified mass flow meters, becoming the first port in the Mediterranean to do so.
US Container Imports Hit Record High in January
US container imports surged to a new record in January, with shipments from China rising for a second consecutive month, according to Descartes.
Ocean Network Express and LX Pantos Form Joint Venture
Japanese shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) has partnered with Korean logistics firm LX Pantos to launch Boxlinks in the United States.
Ocean Freight Rates Expected to Drop Further in February
Ocean container freight rates are set to decline further in February, influenced by the Middle East ceasefire and Lunar New Year slowdown.
French Dockworkers Escalate Protests Over Retirement Age
French port workers and dockers unions have intensified their demonstrations against the decision to raise the age of retirement.
JNPA Announces ₹2,000 Crore Investment to Boost Port Capacity
The Indian Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has unveiled a ₹2,000 crore (approx $231.45 million) investment.
Explosion at Barcelona Port Claims One Life, Injures Three
An explosion at the Port of Barcelona, Spain, occurred on January 21st, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.
Port of San Diego Secures $5M Grant for Clean Air Project
The Port of San Diego has been awarded a $5 million grant to advance sustainable development at the Tenth Avenue Maritime Terminal.
CMA CGM Announces New Shipping Rates and Surcharges
French ocean carrier CMA CGM has introduced updated rates and surcharges for shipments headed to the United States.
Arkas Line to Launch India Med Service in February
Arkas Line is poised to expand its shipping operations to India, with the India Med Service (IMS) set to launch on February 10th.
Bremerhaven Cruise Port Kicks Off 2025 Season Under GPH
Bremerhaven Cruise Port in Germany, which is managed by Global Ports Holding (GPH), has officially launched its 2025 cruise season.
Hutchison Ports Thailand Expands Terminal D with New Equipment
On December 18, Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) announced the arrival of four more remote-controlled super post-Panamax quay cranes.
India Unveils ₹57,000 Crore Maritime Development Projects
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reveals transformative plans to expand Kandla Port and establish a cutting-edge shipbuilding facility for VLCCs
ILA & USMX Reach Tentative Six-Year Contract Agreement
The International Longshoremen’s Association and United States Maritime Alliance reach a tentative agreement on a new six-year master contract.
Critical Dockworker Talks Resume to Avert January Strike
Negotiations are to restart between employers and dockworker unions on the US East and Gulf coasts in an attempt to prevent a January 15 strike.
Port of Bilbao Sets Record with 81 Cruise Ship Visits in 2024
The 2024 cruise season at Spain's Port of Bilbao began on April 5, setting a new record with 81 cruise ships arriving/departing throughout the year.
Ferry Grounds at Las Palmas Dock After Collision with Pier
December 18, the ferry Ciudad de Ibiza, which operates routes to the Balearic Islands, was stranded at the Cristóbal Colón dock in Las Palmas.
Seven Sentenced for Cocaine Smuggling Plot in Netherlands
In the Netherlands, seven individuals have been sentenced for their roles in attempting to retrieve approximately 250kg of cocaine from a vessel.