Container Fire Reported at Port of Antwerp-Bruges
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges reported a fire incident at the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET), quay 1742 on June 24 at 05:30 (local time).
Ports & Logistics
Panama Canal Announces Increase in Daily Transits
The Panama Canal has announced an increase in the number of daily transits rising from a total of 32 to 33, effective from July 11th.
ONE Modern is First Vessel on West India North America Route
ONE Modern has become the inaugural vessel for the new West India North America service, establishing a route between India and ports in Georgia.
Singapore to Accelerate Berth Openings to Ease Backlog
Singapore is accelerating the opening of berths at its new Tuas megaport to accommodate the increasing number of container ship calls.
Port of Aberdeen Seeks to Enhance Safety & Sustainability
North, a provider of smart integrated solutions, secures contracts worth £1M from the Port of Aberdeen to boost safety, connectivity & sustainability
Indian Government Approves Huge Port Development Near Mumbai
The massive Vadhavan port, situated approximately 125 km north of Mumbai on India's west coast, has been under discussion for over a decade.
Port of Montreal Praised for Sustainability & Green Practices
For the 17th year in a row, the Port of Montreal has been honored for its sustainable development practices and environmental performance.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges Oil Spill Clean Up Operations Done
Cleanup operations for ships and quay walls at Deurganckdok in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges have been completed following a recent oil spill.
Sentosa Beaches Closed After Pasir Panjang Terminal Collision
According to Singapore National Media, the beaches on Sentosa Resort Island were closed following an oil spill at a nearby port.
China and Russia Partner to Create Arctic Liner
Main Baltimore Shipping Channel Due to Reopen at Weekend
The main shipping channel into Baltimore port will reopen this weekend, 75 days after a 9,962 TEU containership lost power and hit a bridge.
New Financial Service Model for Port Calls Launched
Wilhelmsen Port Services, in partnership with Round Fort Capital, introduced a new financial service at the Posidonia exhibition in Greece.
Labor Union Strike Sees Nigerian Ports Cease Working
According to BusinessDay, Nigeria experienced a nationwide strike initiated by the labor unions on Monday, June 3rd, including all ports.
India Expresses Interest in Operating Bangladeshi Port
India wants to operate Bangladesh seaport, Mongla, where both New Delhi and Beijing are also interested in investing in terminal construction.
Adani Ports Subsidiary Wins Deal with Tanzania Port Authority
Adani International Ports Holding has secured a contract with the Tanzania Port Authority to operate and manage berth 2 of Dar es Salaam Port.
28 Containers Lost as Crane Collapses Onto Cargo Ship
Marport, Turkey; a container ship, the Medkon Rize, lost 28 cargo containers overboard after a mobile crane collapsed onto the vessel's main deck
Singapore to Relieve Bottlenecks with Disused Terminals
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announced a temporary reopening of closed container terminals to address the backlog of ships.
John Hopkins Engineers Begin Assessing US Bridges Near Ports
The US National Transportation & Safety Board has called on bridge owners across the country to take immediate measures to protect their structures
Port of Gothenburg Debuts Green Methanol-Powered Feeder Service
A new feeder service began making regular calls at the Port of Gothenburg. The Laura Maersk is the world’s first boxship powered by green methanol
UK's Ellerman City Liners Announces China-Morocco-UK Service
Ellerman City Liners, a UK-based shipping company, has introduced a new container service linking China with the United Kingdom and Europe.