Container Market Faces Long-Term Oversupply Challenges

The container shipping industry is expected to wrestle with a prolonged supply-demand imbalance that may persist through the end of the decade.

Bilbao Port Awards €11.49M Contract for Solar Power Plant

The Port Authority of Bilbao awards €11.49 million contract for the creation and upkeep of a new solar power facility at the Port of Bilbao.

Panama Tightens Registry Rules on Older Bulkers and Tankers

Panamanian Ship Registry introduces regulation that prohibits bulk carriers and oil tankers older than 15 years from registering under its flag.

Jeroen Eijsink Named CEO of HHLA Starting October 1

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has announced the appointment of Jeroen Eijsink as its new CEO, effective from October 1st 2025.

RC Ilma Debuts in Gothenburg with LNG Bunkering Stop

Luxury megayacht RC Ilma made its inaugural stop at the Port of Gothenburg as part of its maiden voyage and underwent successful LNG bunkering.

Hong Kong Upgrades Maritime Waste Transport Network

Hong Kong is undertaking a revamp of its maritime waste transport system, with new ships to modernize its containerized garbage handling operations

Zara Founder Buys 49% Stake in UK Port Operator PD Ports

Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega has apparently entered the maritime infrastructure sector by acquiring a 49% stake in UK-based PD Ports.

CMA CGM and TotalEnergies Launch LNG JV in Rotterdam

CMA CGM has partnered with energy company TotalEnergies to establish a joint venture for LNG bunkering operations at the Port of Rotterdam.

Le Havre to Open New Cruise Terminals Starting This Fall

The Port of Le Havre has announced the phased opening of its three new cruise terminals, with the first two set to welcome passengers this fall.

GLBP and Loa Carbon Partner to Supply Renewable E-LNG

Chemical Leak on MSC Soraya Triggers Hamburg Emergency

On July 20, a container onboard Panama-registered container ship MSC Soraya began leaking a hazardous chemical while docked at Hamburg Port.

Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship at Port of Antwerp

Asuka III Christened in Yokohama Ahead of First Voyage

Asuka Cruises officially named its newest ship, Asuka III, during a ceremony held earlier this month at the Port of Yokohama, the company announced.

Fire Erupts on Cargo Ship in Port of Antwerp, Smoke Alert Issued

A fire broke out aboard the general cargo ship FWN Adriatic on July 16 while it was docked at Fifth Harbor Dock in Belgium’s Port of Antwerp.

Port of LA Sets June Record Amid Early Holiday Shipments

The Port of Los Angeles processed 892,340 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in June, achieving an 8% rise over the same month in 2024.