The input of incorrect container cargo weight data when developing the cargo loading plan led to shipping containers falling off the President Eisenhower container ship and others becoming damaged, the National Transportation Safety Board has found…
The term gamechanger is often over used enough to be rendered meaningless, but the huge Simandou mine in the West African country of Guinea is going to be just that as its start up is set to rock the seaborne iron ore market.The first cargoes…
deugro Germany delivered three mobile harbor cranes and one portal crane from Rostock, Germany, to Brisbane and Port Kembla in Australia, as well as Timaru and Port Nelson in New Zealand.The cranes, with volumes of up to 70.15 x 28.05 x 45.30 meters and weights of more than 600 metric tons…
Asia Pacific’s first LNG bunkering for cruise passenger ships was completed at Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC). TotalEnergies Marine Fuels delivered the LNG via the bunker Brassavola to Silversea’s Silver Nova as part of this pioneering operation…
Skuld, a leading global marine insurer, announced a successful renewal of its protection and indemnity (P&I) policies for 2025/26. Skuld welcomes a notable number of new members, expanding its portfolio of entered mutual P&I gross tonnage (GT) on 20 February by 6%…
The EU has just adopted its 16th sanctions package against Russia. The package targets systemically important sectors of the Russian economy such as energy, trade, transport, infrastructure and financial services.To curb the risk of our sanctions being bypassed…
Argentina loosened safety regulations on shipments traveling along a key grains transport river, a move which could boost cargo moved through the waterway up to 7%, the nation's security minister said on Monday.Ships traveling along the Parana-Paraguay waterway will now be able to carry more cargo…
Bangladesh has resumed direct trade with Pakistan for the first time since its independence in 1971, with the first shipment of 50,000 tonnes of rice leaving Port Qasim under a government-to-government deal, officials said.The deal follows an…
The U.S. Trade Representative's office has proposed charging up to $1.5 million for Chinese-built vessels entering U.S. ports as part of its investigation into China's growing domination of the global shipbuilding, maritime and logistics sectors…
U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping foreign aid freeze has stalled a United Nations program in Mexico aimed at stopping imported fentanyl chemicals from reaching the country's drug cartels, according to eight people familiar with the situation…
The Bilbao Port Authority reports it is making progress toward its 2023-2026 Strategy Plan, with advancements in sustainability, infrastructure and economic growth.Key highlights include:Sustainability Initiatives: The port has reduced air pollution and carbon footprint by 27%…
Wilson Sons reports that it recorded significant operational efficiency gains at Santa Clara Container Terminal in 2024. This waterway terminal is in the Triunfo Petrochemical Complex in Rio Grande do Sul. It ended last year with a 3% increase in container handling compared to 2023…
PSA Singapore has handled 10 million TEUs at Tuas Port, the world's largest fully automated container terminal, since its operations began in September 2022. This achievement highlights Tuas Port’s strategic significance because it is a cornerstone of Singapore’s supply chain and logistics industry…
Heinemann Solutions GmbH has officially opened its new site at Mukran Port in Sassnitz. In the modern training hall “Im Fährhafen 1”, practice-oriented safety training according to the standards of the Global Wind Organization (GWO) will be offered starting in March 2025…
For the third consecutive year, member retention was over 99.5%, and the Club is encouraged to report continued support from existing Members, with strong organic growth at renewal and throughout the 2024/25 Policy Year. Several new Members were also welcomed to West on February 20…