Hapag-Lloyd Announces Rate Hike for India-Middle East to US
Hapag-Lloyd has announced a GRI / GRA for container shipments moving from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to North America.
Ports & Logistics
Port of Oakland Secures $10.5M Grant for Zero-Emission Shift
The Port of Oakland has been awarded $10.5 million from the EPA as a part of the agency’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle grant program.
Yang Ming & OOCL Unveil New China-Thailand Container Service
Yang Ming and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) have unveiled a new container shipping service connecting China and Thailand.
Oil Spill Reported at Shell Terminal in Bonny, Nigeria
An oil spill has been reported at a Shell Petroleum Development Company terminal in Bonny, Nigeria, following a rupture in a pipeline.
CMA CGM Secures 30-Year Deal to Operate Lyon Container Ports
The port of Lyon is set for a major upgrade as CMA CGM has secured a 30-year contract to manage two of its container terminals.
Indian Government Unveils Jalvahak for Waterway Transport
The Indian government has introduced a new initiative called “Jalvahak” to boost long-distance cargo transportation through inland waterways.
Yang Ming's YM Unicorn Runs Aground at Taiwan’s Keelung Port
A container ship operated by Yang Ming Marine Transport ran aground while attempting to dock at Taiwan's Keelung port on the night of December 11
Port of Funchal Sees Rise in Cruise Ship Overnight Stays
The Port of Funchal has reported a significant increase in the number of cruise ships making overnight visits this year.
Dominican Republic Seizes Record 9.5 Tons of Cocaine at Port
In a huge drug bust, the National Directorate of Drug Control confiscated 9,588 kilograms of cocaine at the Multimodal Caucedo Port in Boca Chica
Indian Dockworkers Threaten Strike Over Wage & Benefit Issues
Indian dockworkers are to strike on December 17 unless their demands for wage revisions and productivity-linked rewards are addressed by the 15th
Global Trade Set to Reach Record $33 Trillion in 2024
Global trade is projected to achieve a historic high of $33 trillion in 2024, as per a report from UNCTAD, the trade body of the United Nations.
India to Mandate CCTV Installation on Ships by October 2025
India has announced a new requirement for all ships visiting its ports: the mandatory installation of CCTV systems by October 2025.
Brazil Launches $3 Billion Port Privatization Initiative
The Brazilian government has unveiled a plan to privatize its port sector, aiming to attract approximately $3 billion in private investments.
MSC's Stake in Hamburg Port Reshapes North Europe Trade Hub
Mediterranean Shipping Co, the largest container shipping line globally, has finalized its acquisition of a major stake in the Port of Hamburg.
Farmers Block Port of Holyhead in Protest Against Inheritance Tax
Farmers in North Wales staged a protest at the Port of Holyhead, obstructing access to oppose the introduction of a new 20% inheritance tax.
CMA CGM Introduces Maya Service for Central America Ports
French shipping giant CMA CGM has unveiled its new Maya Service, a weekly shipping route tailored to serve the West Coast of Central America.
Ocean Network Express Acquires Stake in Jakarta Terminal
Japanese shipping company Ocean Network Express has acquired a minority stake in New Priok Container Terminal One (NPCT1) in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Lisbon Cruise Port & City Win Top European Cruise Awards
Lisbon Cruise Port has been named Europe’s Best Cruise Terminal, while the city of Lisbon earned the title of Europe’s Best Cruise Destination.
Port of Montreal Labor Dispute Enters 90-Day Mediation Phase
Employers at Port of Montreal and the CUPE Local 375 union agree to enter a 90-day mediation period in an effort to reach a new labor agreement.
Darwin Port Operator Faces Financial Challenges Amid Concerns
Landbridge, the Chinese company operating Darwin Port Australia, announced financial struggles; possibility of NT government revoking its lease.