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.
Ports & Logistics
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.
Chinese Firms Win Rights to Build, Operate Black Sea Port
Two Chinese companies have secured the rights to build and operate a deep-sea port on the Black Sea, specifically in Anaklia, Georgia.
Piraeus: 109kg of Cocaine Found in Shipment of Frozen Squid
According to Reuter Media, Greek authorities seized 109kg of cocaine on May 28. The drugs were hidden in a container along with frozen squid.
Equipment Shortages Part Blamed for Singapore Congestion
Congestion at the port of Singapore has surged to 2 million TEUs, according to Linerlytica who blame equipment shortages and a lack of tonnage.
Mundra Port Welcomes Largest Ever Container Ship, MSC Anna
According to local media reports, Mundra Port welcomed the largest container ship ever to dock there, the MSC Anna, on Sunday, May 26th.
MSC Resumes Far East – Baltimore Empire Service
Following the incident at the Francis Scott Key Bridge MSC announces the reinstatement of its Far East–Baltimore service under the Empire Service