India Approves Coastal Shipping Bill to Boost Efficiency
India's cabinet has approved the Coastal Shipping Bill, aimed at streamlining shipping operations across the country & better inland integration
Ports & Logistics
Mindelo Cruise Terminal Nears Completion in Cape Verde
The Mindelo Cruise Terminal, located in Porto Grande on São Vicente Island, Cape Verde, is nearing completion and is set to open later this year.
Bangladesh Issues Warning After Fire on Ship Carrying LPG
Following a major fire off its coast, the Bangladeshi government has urged local companies to stop working with sanctioned ships and cargoes.
Two Civilian Vessels Hit in Russian Missile Strike, One Dead
Russian missile strike damages two civilian vessels and kills one, with several others injured. The attack caused damage to both ships and port.
Port Tampa Bay Reopens After Hurricane Milton
Port Tampa Bay has officially reopened its shipping channels and resumed operations, though movements are currently limited to daylight hours.
Crane Collapse at Paradip: Vessel Damaged, Operator Injured
On October 8, a crane collapsed onto a vessel at Odisha's Paradip Port, resulting in damage to the ship and injuries to the crane operator.
Russian Missile Strike Hits Ukraine’s Chornomorsk Port
A Russian missile attack targeted Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port on October 9, resulting in the deaths of six people and injuring eight others.
Port Protests Continue as Canadian Dockworkers Halt Overtime
Protests at ports across North America's east coast have been escalating all year, now dockworkers in Montreal join with their own 3-day strike.
Two Vessels Attacked by Russian Missiles in Odessa Region
Two ships in Ukraine's Odessa region were hit by Russian missile strikes on October 6 and 7, resulting in a fatality, injuries and damage.
CINS Issues New Guidelines for Safe Carriage of Charcoal
Cargo Incident Notification System, an initiative led by the container shipping industry, releases guidelines to ensure safe transport of charcoal
CMA CGM Container Ship Collides with Dock in Barranquilla Port
On October 3, the CMA CGM Balboa, a container ship, collided with a dock at Barranquilla Port, Colombia, following a reported mechanical failure.
Temporary Deal Ends Longshoremen's Strike, Ports to Reopen
The strike involving 45,000 members of the ILA, which began on October 1, has come to a close following a temporary agreement with the USMX.
Vancouver Port Sees Rebound in Container Traffic
Canada’s largest port, the Port of Vancouver, facilitates around $220 billion in trade annually, connecting with up to 170 countries worldwide.
Huge Strike of 45,000 Dockworkers Hits US East Coast Ports
At midnight, around 45,000 dockworkers at 36 ports from Maine to Texas launched the largest industrial strike seen at global ports this century.
Explosion on Oil Tanker at Chittagong Port Claims Three Lives
A deadly accident occurred following an explosion aboard the crude oil tanker Banglar Jyoti at Chittagong Port’s Eastern Refinery.
CMA CGM Becomes First Foreign Line to Operate Philippine Routes
After Marcos administration’s relaxes cabotage laws, France’s CMA CGM becomes first foreign shipping line to operate routes in the Philippines.
MSC's TIL Secures Deal for New Container Terminal in Aarhus
TIL, the port operations arm of MSC, has reached an agreement with Denmark's largest commercial port, Aarhus, to establish a new terminal.
Ports of Long Beach, Yantian Sign Green Maritime Economy MoU
The agreement aims to promote collaboration in decarbonizing maritime trade and advancing sustainable development across the Pacific Rim.
Three Containers Salvaged After Collision at Nansha Port
September 21, three containers were knocked off the FESCO boxship, Vladivostok, during a collision at Nansha Port. All containers were recovered.
Strike Looms for U.S. East & Gulf Coast Ports as Talks Stall
Ports on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts are on the verge of a strike. With some 45,000 workers, this will have a severe impact on global shipping.