Port Sudan Bookings Resumed by Maersk
The Danish shipping giant previously limited its bookings to and from Port Sudan to connections with Europe, due to concerns in the Red Sea area.
Ports & Logistics
Crane Cyber Threat Denied by Zhenhua Heavy Industries
Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) has refuted claims that its cranes pose a cybersecurity risk to American ports.
Hede International Shipping Set to Link Shanghai & LA
Hede (Hong Kong) International Shipping is gearing up to enter the Transpacific shipping lane with a new service that will link Shanghai to LA.
CMA CGM Adjusts Empty Equipment Imbalance Surcharge
CMA CGM announces changes to its Empty Equipment Imbalance Surcharge for shipments from Turkey to Spain, in light of recent shifts in the region.
Joint Service at Rio de Janeiro Suspended by CMA CGM, Maersk
Maersk and CMA CGM have informed their clients of changes to their combined Bossa Nova/SIRIUS service that links the Med to South America.
$760M US Investment Helps South Korea Automate Incheon New Port
South Korean announces plans to strengthen the nation's aviation & maritime sectors by implementing a series of development initiatives in Incheon
Local Port Charges in Indonesia Updated by CMA CGM
CMA CGM has updated its local port fees for Indonesia, effective from March 15, 2024 (based on the loading date at the origin ports.)
Suspect Comms Equipment Found on Chinese-built Cranes by USA
Investigation by US Congress identifies potentially troubling components in ship-to-shore cranes at American ports constructed by Chinese companies
1.1M+ TEUs Reported by Majaor Japanese Ports in Dec 2023
December '23 saw combined container traffic of Japan's six leading ports of 1.17 million TEUs, a slight dip of 0.5% from the same period in 2022.
Construction Tender for Substation at Port of Valencia Ok'd
The Spanish Council of Ministers has given the green light for the construction of a new electrical substation at the Port of València.
Two Containers of Oranges Ignite in S. Korean Ports
March 4, South Korea's Changwon province, two refrigerated containers of oranges imported from the US caught fire in two incidents at local ports
Manila Harbor Center Rebrands as Manila Multipurpose Terminal
Manila Harbor Center undergoes rebranding effort, emerging with a new identity, logo & online presence as it becomes Manila Multipurpose Terminal
APM & Kalmar Collab in Straddle Carrier Electrification Pilot
Kalmar has finalized an agreement with APM Terminals Pier 400 in Los Angeles for the delivery of two new Kalmar electric AutoStrads™.
CMA CGM No Longer Interested in Acquiring Wincanton
Shipping company CMA CGM has withdrawn its attempt to acquire British logistics company Wincanton, conceding to a competing bid from another firm
Shore-Based Power Provided for all Vessels at Rotterdam WG
RWG container terminal announces plans to install shore-based power systems along entire dockside, allowing all vessels to access the facility.
$3bn Clean Ports Investment Announced by Biden Admin.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has initiated a $3bn initiative aimed at supporting zero-emission technology and infrastructure in ports.
DP World Concession Row Costs Port of Antwerp-Bruges $44m+
The ICSID has ordered the port of Antwerp-Bruges to compensate DP World with €41.3 million ($44.7 million) plus additional costs and Interest.
Australia Charges "Inside-Job" Tobacco Smugglers
A logistics expert along with five others have been indicted for attempting to illicitly import cigarettes valued at $10 million into Australia.
Rapid Expansion at Romania's Key Port
Port in Europe, recognized for rapid growth, initiates a critical dredging project to manage increased cargo flow resulting from Ukraine conflict
Hamburg Port Witnesses Ship Sinking
A vessel navigating the inland waterways, laden with 3,500 litres of diesel and 1,400 tonnes of potassium chloride, has sunk in Hamburg Port.