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.
Ports & Logistics
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.
Federal Agents Investigate Maersk Saltoro at Baltimore Port
On the morning of September 21, US federal agents boarded the Maersk Saltoro for an inspection while it was docked at the Port of Baltimore.
FAX/IEA/EAX/REA/FAS Service Restructures into Two Loops
The FAX/IEA/EAX/REA/FAS service which is operated by a group of different shipping lines is set to undergo a major overhaul.
Port of New Orleans Resumes Full Operations After Hurricane
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the New Orleans Public Belt (NOPB) have fully restored regular operations following Hurricane Francine.
Potential U.S. East & Gulf Coast Dockworker Strike Looms Large
With less than two weeks left to reach an agreement, the possibility of 45,000 American dockworkers going on strike next month appears likely.
Crane Collapse at Yantian Port Causes Disruption
On September 16th, a ship-to-shore crane collapsed, falling onto a containership in a marine incident at Yantian Port, China.
Ribost Gets Permit to Add New Storage Tanks at Long Beach Port
Ribost Terminals submitted a request for a Harbor Development Permit to build two petroleum storage tanks, each with a capacity of 25,000 barrels
DSV to Acquire DB Schenker in €14.8 Billion Deal
Danish logistics giant DSV has signed an agreement to acquire DB Schenker, the rail logistics division of Deutsche Bahn.
Lithuania Denies Entry to Ship Carrying Explosive Cargo
Lithuania’s Prime Minister says a ship carrying a potentially hazardous cargo will not be granted access to the country for emergency repairs.
Seattle to Focus on Emissions Cuts in Cruise Agreements
Seattle takes significant step toward sustainability by making GHG reduction core requirement for renewing long-term cruise berthing agreements.
$16 Million Settlement Reached Over Jacksonville Ship Fire
On September 9th, a settlement exceeding $16 million was reached in a lawsuit stemming from the fire aboard the Hoegh Xiamen in Jacksonville, USA
India's Vizhinjam Transhipment Hub Gaining Momentum with MSC
India’s new container transhipment hub at Vizhinjam is rapidly advancing, with MSC emerging as a potential key long-term partner.
Wärtsilä Secures Contract for Singapore's Next-Gen Traffic System
Wärtsilä awarded prototyping contract for Next Generation Vessel Traffic Management System by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.