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Iceland: Emerging Logistics Hub in North Atlantic?

In 2025, Iceland is being quietly reexamined not just as a travel destination but as a potential logistics node in the evolving North Atlantic...

Soaring war risk insurance rates underscore rising tensions

War risk insurance premiums for shipments to Israel have surged dramatically, now reaching levels up to three times higher than they were just a...

Port of Singapore vs Shanghai: The battle for Asia’s top maritime hub

As of mid-2025, the title of Asia’s top maritime hub is no longer a formality. While Shanghai continues to lead in container throughput, Singapore...

Warnings as MSC’s Hutch deal threatens competition

Regulatory scrutiny of the MSC’s acquisition of CK Hutchison’s non-Chinese terminals must be thorough in each jurisdiction, with industry experts accepting that the carrier...

Global port investments surge in 2025 amid shifting geopolitical tides

In 2025, the global maritime industry witnessed a wave of transformative investments in port terminals and infrastructure, reshaping trade networks and reflecting broader geopolitical...

COSCO SHIPPING Ports maintains strong throughput growth in May

COSCO SHIPPING Ports (CSP) recorded a throughput growth in May, rising by 3.6% year-over-year (YoY). The Chinese port and terminal operator handled 9.8 million...

Shortsea shipping in Europe: Reality or wishful thinking?

As Europe looks to decarbonize its freight sector, shortsea shipping (SSS) is often framed as a silver bullet, since it is cleaner, quieter, and...

Salvors move Wan Hai 503 away from Indian coast

The container ship Wan Hai 503, which suffered a serious fire on 9 June, has now been towed westwards away from Indian waters, after...

Gulf shipping braces as Israeli strikes on Iran rattle trade artery

The Gulf region is again on high alert as reported Israeli strikes on senior Iranian military and nuclear officials have jolted Gulf shipping, raising...

New quay crane tips over at Tuas Port during delivery

At approximately 1:20 p.m. on 15 June 2025, a newly delivered quay crane tipped over at a non-operational berth at Tuas Port. No injuries or...

Wan Hai invests US$150 million in 48,000-container order

Wan Hai Lines has ordered a total of 48,000 containers for around US$150 million in two tranches, according to DynaLiners. The Taiwanese ocean carrier has...

MSC, MSC Elsa 3 crew accused of negligence

MSC and the crew of MSC Elsa 3 have been charged with negligence by Indian police, which has alleged that the company and crew...

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MICT becomes first Philippine terminal to deploy fully electric tractors

Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the flagship facility of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), introduced two fully electric terminal tractors into its operations,...

Port of Los Angeles completes major wharf restoration project

Port of Los Angeles has wrapped up a US$22.7 million restoration project at Berths 177-182, significantly upgrading its infrastructure along the East Basin Channel...

Antong splashes out on new containers after abandoning Sinolines takeover

Antong Holdings, which owns Chinese liner operator Quanzhou Ansheng Shipping, has announced it will spend US$165 million to buy new containers, citing growth in the domestic...

Kalmar launches Automation as a Service to accelerate terminal efficiency

Kalmar has unveiled its new Automation as a Service model an innovative, subscription-based approach aimed at transforming the way automation is deployed and managed...

NWSA debuts shore power at Tacoma’s Husky Terminal

The Northwest Seaport Alliance has completed the installation of a shore-power system at Husky Terminal in Tacoma, marking a major milestone in its Northwest...
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