ILA Prepares for Potential Strike on US East and Gulf Coasts
International Longshoremen’s Association gears up for a potential strike on the East and Gulf Coasts, which could have repercussions for US ports
Ports & Logistics
ONE and SIPG Collaborate to Advance Alternative Marine Fuels
Ocean Network Express and Shanghai International Port Group sign agreement to advance the development and supply of alternative marine fuels.
Uniper Launches BioLNG at Rotterdam Terminal
German energy giant Uniper has taken a pioneering step by becoming the first company to supply BioLNG from the gate terminal in Rotterdam.
Panama Canal Increases Daily Transits After Consistent Rain
The Panama Canal will increase its daily capacity to 36 transits starting in September, thanks to consistently strong rainfall.
Port of Eden Prepares for Larger Cruise Ships & More Calls
Australian port of Eden is to accommodate larger ships and more frequent visits following modifications to the Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension.
Nassau Celebrates Inaugural Call From Utopia of the Seas
On July 21, Nassau Cruise Port welcomed Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas on its inaugural call, according to a press release.
CMA CGM & Eurogate Potentially to Develop Hamburg Terminal
The port of Hamburg, traditionally dominated by local operators, is expected to see its third foreign liner investment.
Small Container Increase in June for Port of Melbourne
The Port of Melbourne in Australia handled 264,000 TEUs in June, marking a 2.3% increase compared to the same period last year.
Israel Attack Hudaydah After Houthi Drone Attack on Tel Aviv
On July 20th, Israel launched an attack on the port of Hudaydah which is situated on Yemen's west coast along the Red Sea.
US Transportation Secretary Breaks Ground at Port of Long Beach
Pete Buttigieg visits Port of Long Beach to initiate a $1.5B railyard expansion project, which will increase the port's rail cargo capacity.
Indonesian Authorities Seize 106kg of Crystal Methamphetamine
On Saturday, July 13th, Indonesian authorities confiscated 106 kg of crystal methamphetamine aboard the landing craft Legend Aquarius.
Port of Long Beach Hits Record-Breaking June
In June, dockworkers and terminal operators processed 842,446 TEUs, representing a 41.1% increase compared to the same month last year.
La Niña Set to Impact Global Shipping Trade Patterns
Meteorologists from various countries have concluded that the weather phenomenon known as La Niña is expected to impact as early as next month.
Maersk Introduces Shipping Route Between China & Bangladesh
In response to growing trade demands, particularly in the retail sector, Maersk has launched a new shipping route between China and Bangladesh.
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Expands with New Yard in Jingjiang
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, China's largest privately owned shipbuilder, is expanding its operations by developing a new yard in Jingjiang City.
Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Sign Rail & Port Project Deal
Landlocked Botswana, with the third-largest coal reserves in Africa, is exploring a potential new export route via Mozambique and Zimbabwe
$73M Rail Expansion Project Finished at Port of Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles has completed a rail expansion project aimed at enhancing cargo flow, cutting emissions, and improving roadway safety.
Strike Action at German Ports of Hamburg & Bremerhaven
Negotiations between terminals and unions have been ongoing for several weeks, leading to strikes by union members at Hamburg and Bremerhaven.
Parks and Recreation Month Celebrated at Port of San Diego
On July 9, the Board of Port Commissioners approved a resolution supporting Parks and Recreation Month, as stated in a press release.
Self-Imposed 6-Year Deadline for Panama Canal Reservoir Project
The Panama Canal Authority has set a six-year timeline to complete the construction of a massive $1.6 billion reservoir along the Indio River.