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Wärtsilä launches commercial carbon capture system for maritime sector

Wärtsilä has officially launched its innovative carbon capture solution (CCS) for commercial use across the global maritime industry, marking a significant advancement in the...

CMA CGM applies North America – West Africa surcharges

French ocean carrier CMA CGM has introduced new Emergency Operational Recovery (EOR) surcharges on shipments from North America to ports in West Africa. ...

JAFZA turns 40 with record-breaking trade volumes

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has marked its 40th anniversary with record-breaking trade volumes of US$190 billion over the last 12 months, translating to...

CMA CGM increases Far East rates

Effective from 1 June, CMA CGM will implement increased Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from North Europe and Mediterranean to Far East. The French carrier...

Hapag-Lloyd applies GRI on Pakistan–Middle East trade lanes

Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Pakistan to the Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia (Eastern and Western Provinces), Jordan and Yemen, and...

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CMA CGM applies North America – West Africa surcharges

French ocean carrier CMA CGM has introduced new Emergency Operational Recovery (EOR) surcharges on shipments from North America to ports in West Africa. ...

CMA CGM increases Far East rates

Effective from 1 June, CMA CGM will implement increased Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from North Europe and Mediterranean to Far East. The French carrier...

Hapag-Lloyd applies GRI on Pakistan–Middle East trade lanes

Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Pakistan to the Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia (Eastern and Western Provinces), Jordan and Yemen, and...

Hapag-Lloyd announces surcharge from Asia and Oceania to African ports

Hapag-Lloyd has announced a peak season surcharge (PSS) from Asia and Oceania to Kenya's port of Mombasa and Tanzania's port of Dar Es Salaam. The...

Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Asia to Americas

German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Asia to the West Coast of South America, East Coast of South...

Africa: The Bright Spot in Deepsea Container Routes

By Alison Koo, Asia Correspondent Africa is now offering the best spot freight rates for Chinese containerised exports, according to Alphaliner. ...

Transshipment Power Play: Singapore, Colombo and Salalah compete amid global trade shifts

As geopolitical tides reshape global shipping routes, three key transshipment ports—Singapore, Colombo, and Salalah—are vying for supremacy in the restructured container logistics ecosystem. The ongoing...

SSA Marine deploys zero-emission equipment at Los Angeles’ Berth 55

Port and terminal operator SSA Marine has completed the transition of its fleet of 44 small-capacity and heavy-duty forklifts at Berth 55 at the...

Poland’s Baltic Container Terminal welcomes new MSC service

Baltic Container Terminal (BCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in the Port of Gdynia, has been integrated into the rotation of MSC's...

Hydrogen-powered generator piloted at Port of Gothenburg to cut emissions from docked ships

A pioneering pilot project at the Port of Gothenburg is entering its final phase, testing a hydrogen-powered generator designed to supply electricity to ships...

ONE’s 13,700 TEU boxship makes first call at Ecuador terminal

Ecuador's Terminal Portuario de Guayaquil (TPG) handled the 13,700 TEU container ship ONE Sparkle for the first time, as part of the vessel's inaugural...

Evergreen works with Chunghwa Telecom to automate new Kaohsiung terminal

By Alison Koo, Asia Correspondent Taiwanese liner operator Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) has partnered with compatriot telecommunications group Chunghwa Telecom to automate container operations at...

US sanctions target Iran-China oil trade, stirring waves across global shipping

As Washington ramps up its campaign to stifle Iranian oil revenues, a new chapter is unfolding in the ongoing tensions between the United States,...

The Switch secures contract for shaft generator drives on new aframax tankers

The Switch has secured a contract to supply single drives for shaft generators to be installed on four tankers currently under construction at Xiamen...

BP sells six MR tankers for US$200M

BP is reportedly divesting six medium-range (MR) tankers in a deal valued at around US$200 million. The vessels include British Cadet, British Captain, British Chief,...

Parrish & Heimbecker acquires grain terminal in Quebec

Parrish & Heimbecker (P&H), a Canadian family-owned agri-business, has bought a deepwater bulk marine export terminal in Quebec City from Société en Commandite Terminal...

BIMCO’s Dry Bulk Market Report: US Tariffs Weaken Demand Outlook

BIMCO anticipates a weakening in the supply-demand balance of the dry bulk market through 2025 and 2026, driven in part by recent changes in...

PD Ports unveils Teesport Offshore Gateway development plans

PD Ports aims to develop one of the UK’s largest offshore wind manufacturing and installation hubs – the Teesport Offshore Gateway. "Unlocking 180 acres (730,000m²)...

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We Asked AI: Container ships equipped with guns and missiles

In an era of escalating global geopolitical uncertainty, the fusion of commercial shipping and military deterrence has become a strategic necessity. Armed container ships—once symbols...

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Red Sea peace deal could flood container market with tonnage

A return of commercial shipping to the Suez Canal route could flood the container market with excess tonnage and send freight rates plunging to...

Emirates Shipping Line, Wan Hai to commence joint India–East Med service

Emirates Shipping Line and Wan Hai Lines will launch their new joint service, the India–East Mediterranean 2 (IM2) Service, on 1 June 2025, aiming...

Port congestion shows strain on chaotic container market

Port congestion, particularly in northern Europe, is raising concerns of increasing delays and rising port charges as ports struggle to handle an increase in...

Trump halts strikes on Houthis in deal to secure Red Sea shipping lanes

In a move with significant implications for global trade, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a halt to American airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi forces, following...

Hapag-Lloyd swaps UK port of call on Caribbean Express Service

Hapag-Lloyd has announced a change in its Caribbean Express Service (CES), which connects the East Coast of South America and North America with North...

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Transshipment Power Play: Singapore, Colombo and Salalah compete amid global trade shifts

As geopolitical tides reshape global shipping routes, three key transshipment ports—Singapore, Colombo, and Salalah—are vying for supremacy in the restructured container logistics ecosystem. The ongoing...

Shipping Stocks Weekly: Latest Market Moves

Shipping Stocks Weekly provides a timely overview of how major container shipping companies are performing in the equity markets. The container shipping industry continues to...

Wärtsilä launches commercial carbon capture system for maritime sector

Wärtsilä has officially launched its innovative carbon capture solution (CCS) for commercial use across the global maritime industry, marking a significant advancement in the...

CMA CGM applies North America – West Africa surcharges

French ocean carrier CMA CGM has introduced new Emergency Operational Recovery (EOR) surcharges on shipments from North America to ports in West Africa. ...

Feeder ships outpace larger vessels in investment returns

Consultancy Arthur D. Little said that feeder vessels are now generating a better return than large container ships. The return on investment (ROI) of...

JAFZA turns 40 with record-breaking trade volumes

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has marked its 40th anniversary with record-breaking trade volumes of US$190 billion over the last 12 months, translating to...

U.S. and China slash tariffs in major trade breakthrough

The United States and China have agreed to suspend the majority of tariffs on each other’s goods, signaling a significant easing of trade tensions...

Chabahar Comeback: India and Iran reinforce maritime axis amid Red Sea instability

In a bid to sidestep the stormy tides of maritime insecurity and geopolitical friction, India and Iran are doubling down on their collaboration over...

CMA CGM increases Far East rates

Effective from 1 June, CMA CGM will implement increased Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from North Europe and Mediterranean to Far East. The French carrier...

Hapag-Lloyd applies GRI on Pakistan–Middle East trade lanes

Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Pakistan to the Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia (Eastern and Western Provinces), Jordan and Yemen, and...

CN Photo Project: The Picture of the Month

Container News wants to thank you all for participating in the CN Photo Project. Among all the very beautiful photos we have received, the Container News team has chosen...
Container transportation is now the most popular way of cargo movement and a critical pillar of the global economy, but back in the 1950s,...

Downward trend for global bunker prices

At the end of the 19th week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global bunker indices showed a downward trend. The 380 HSFO...
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