Livestock Carrier Runs Aground at Croatian Port Entrance
A livestock carrier, Deala, became stranded at the entrance to Rasa Port, Croatia on Tuesday, April 16th.
Ports & Logistics
19% Increase on Year of TEUs at Port of Los Angeles
In March the Port of Los Angeles experienced a significant increase in activity, processing 743,417 TEUs, a 19% rise from the same month last year
Improved Connectivity to North Africa & Spain From BICT
The Batumi International Container Terminal, part of International Container Terminal Services, is to enhance service connectivity to North Africa & Spain
Portland, Oregon Says Goodbye to Container Port
The only container terminal in Portland, OR is set to close end of September, as city officials decide to potentially repurpose the facility.
Singapore to Trial Digital Ship Identity Passes
Singapore is set to become a testing ground for the implementation of digital ship identity, including digital port clearance and bunkering.
New 2030 Strategy Revealed by Hapag-LLoyd
Hapag-Lloyd unveiled its Strategy 2030, outlining a plan aimed at achieving quality leadership, sustainability, innovation and efficiency.
Evergreen Container Truck Flips Blocking Taiwan Freeway
An Evergreen container truck hauling a 40-foot container overturned on April 16th on Taiwan's National Freeway 2, causing significant disruption.
Shanghai About to Be First to Handle 50m TEU in a Year?
Shanghai has established an unparalleled lead of 10 million TEUs over its closest competitor in the rankings of the world’s top 30 container ports
$53M Renovation Budget for Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
Galveston Wharves has been awarded the 2024 Landmark Award by the Houston Business Journal for its $53M renovation & expansion of Cruise Terminal 25
Helsinki Port Traffic Disrupted Due to Political Strikes
Political strikes this spring disrupted container traffic at the Port of Helsinki for some four weeks, prompting operators & traders to switch to trucks
Last Seasonal Stop in Santorini for Sun Princess
The Sun Princess, one of the world's largest cruise ships operated by Princess Cruises, made its final seasonal stop in Santorini yesterday.
NYK Soon to Supply Fuel to Ammonia-Powered Tugboat
During the At the Sea Japan 2024 event, NYK unveiled its plans to begin supplying fuel ammonia to its soon-to-be-completed ammonia-fueled tugboat
Busan New Port Adds seventh Container Terminal
Busan New Port in South Korea has inaugurated its seventh container terminal, enhancing its cargo handling capacity.
Singapore Beats Off Competition to Remain Shipping Hub King
Singapore is again been named the world's premier maritime hub, topping multiple global rankings, the latest being revealed during Singapore Maritime Week.
Port of Liverpool Sees Significant Investment From AIUK
Aggregate Industries UK announces substantial investment aimed at meeting increasing demand for cementitious materials in the UK's construction industry.
Food-Carrying Vessel Attacked in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Haitian news reported the hijacking of the container vessel Magalie by members of the 5 Seconds Gang within Port-au-Prince.
Port of El Musel Receives Largest Container Ship in Its History
This month marked a milestone for APM Terminals Gijón with the docking of the MSC Katyayni, the largest container vessel to call at the Port of El Musel
Dascher Expands Its Air & Sea Freight Division
Dachser is broadening the scope of its air and sea freight capabilities by introducing new scheduled Less-than-Container-Load (LCL) services.
Zeebrugge Port Sees Slowdown of Vehicle Carriers Arrivals
The opening quarter of 2024 has witnessed a slight decrease in the number of vehicle carriers arriving at the Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium.
Bids for new Terminal Construction Received by Valencia
The Port Authority of Valencia has announced the reception of four bids for the construction of a container quay in the port's northern extension