Two Killed in Crane Collapse at Ulsan Container Pier
South Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor announces partial halt to reinforcement operations at Jeong Il Ulsan Container Terminal following an incident
Ports & Logistics
Maersk Baltimore Port Calls on Hold for Time Being
Maersk Line operations involving five services that utilize the Port of Baltimore will be disrupted due to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
Strike Still Ongoing for Finnish Transport Workers' Union
The AKT stevedores, the transport workers union in Finland, along with other port-associated labor organizations, have declared the extension of their political strikes
February Data Shows Increase in Port of Oakland Imports, Exports
In February, the Port of Oakland witnessed a notable increase in container traffic, exceeding the figures from the same month the previous year.
Majority Stake in Gopalpur Port Purchased by Adani
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) of India has finalized a deal to acquire a 95% share in Gopalpur Port Limited.
MSC Acquires 42% Stake in Logistics Specialist Clasquin
Maritime heavyweight MSC has, through its affiliate Shipping Agencies Services, agreed to purchase a 42% share in freight forwarding company Clasquin
Pier Damaged in Keelung Port After COSCO Boxship Collision
A container ship operated by COSCO Shipping Lines collided with a pier at Keelung port in Taiwan, causing structural damage during its docking.
Pakistan's Port of Gwadar Targeted by Armed Gunmen
March 20th, Gwadar Port in Pakistan was targeted by gunmen in an assault. The “Balochistan Liberation Army,” a separatist group, has claimed the attack.
Overweight Fees Announced by CMA CGM for South America
CMA CGM has introduced a new overweight surcharge (OWS), set to take effect from April 1, 2024, and to remain in place until further notice.
Evergreen Vessel Detained in Qingdao Following Collision
A vessel belonging to the Evergreen Marine Corporation has been detained at the port of Qingdao in China for an inquiry following a collision.
Subic Bay Added to ONE's China Thailand Philippines Route
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has introduced Subic Bay port into the service rotation for its China Thailand Philippines route (CTP).
Port of La Spezia Gets Ready for Regular COSCO Service
COSCO Shipping has announced plans for routine visits to the Port of La Spezia with its 20,000 TEU ships.
No Pollution, Injuries from Turkish Pier Crash Say Yang Ming
After the YM Witness incident which resulted in the collapse of cranes at the Port of Evyap, Yang Ming has reported no injuries or environmental harm.
ASCO Sees Three Big Contracts Extended to Tune of $25m
Energy supply chain specialist ASCO has secured three contract renewals valued at over $25 million in aggregate.
UK's Biggest Solar Energy System for Port of Liverpool
The Port of Liverpool is initiating a sustainability enhancement program for Peel Ports' operations, aiming to further reduce the port's emissions
Bulk Carrier Collides with Pier in N. Australia
Mining operations in Northern Australia were halted yesterday following an incident where a Cypriot-flagged bulk carrier collided with a pier.
Port of Los Angeles Incident Sees Dockworker Killed
On Monday, a tragic incident occurred at the Port of Los Angeles, resulting in the death of a worker who got pinned beneath a forklift.
Container Ship Knocks Over Three Cranes at Turkish Port
The YM Witness collided with three major container cranes during its docking attempt at Evyap Port in Istanbul, Turkey on Saturday afternoon.
CMA CGM's 15,000 TEU Vessel Docks in PortMiami
PortMiami saw the docking of the CMA CGM Bali on March 11. The container vessel boasts a 15,000 TEU capacity & serves the Manhattan Bridge route.
Global Freight Forwarding Network Launched by DP World
DP World, headquartered in Dubai, has launched its newest addition to the extensive network of over 100 freight forwarding offices worldwide.