Ellerman City Liners, part of GB Global, has acquired Viasea Shipping from Norway’s ColliCare Holding AS, a move that strengthens Ellerman’s position in the European shortsea shipping market and deepens its commitment to sustainable logistics solutions.Founded in 2016, Viasea has grown rapidly as a challenger brand in Northern Europe’s shortsea sector, operating scheduled services between the UK, Norway…
“Between January and November 2025, cement shipments, including clinker, have jumped 13% y/y, driven by a 39% y/y increase in shipments to Africa’s Atlantic coast. The region is experiencing high economic growth, fast urbanisation and rapid development in infrastructure…
Jordan's state grain buyer bought about 120,000 tons of animal feed barley in an international tender on Wednesday seeking the same volume, European traders said.It was all bought at an estimated $272.75 a ton cost and freight (c&f) included…
Bangladesh's state grains buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice, European traders said on Tuesday.The deadline for price offers is December 22.The Bangladesh government has issued a series of rice…
Inchcape Shipping Services, a leader in port agency and maritime services, has announced the opening of its new office in Geoje, Korea. This expansion increases Inchcape’s footprint in South Korea to three offices—Seoul, Busan, and now Geoje…
French-based CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping line, has resumed limited services to Russia, notably to transport food, three years after withdrawing from the country following its invasion of Ukraine, the company said.Like other Western firms…
San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI), together with Frutas de Chile, began a new cherry export season on Tuesday with more available vessels (32), offering greater frequency, coverage and flexibility for customers.Operated by Hanseatic Global Terminals and SSA Marine…
On February 23, 2024, the FMC issued its Final Rule on Detention and Demurrage Billing Practices, as required by Congress under the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. The rule went into effect on May 28, 2024. After the Final Rule was issued…
Baltic Exchange has launched a new Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) earnings calculator, designed to bring clarity and consistency to freight assessments in an increasingly complex market. The calculator builds on the Baltic’s long-standing TCE methodology…
South Carolina Ports recorded 206,859 TEUs at its marine terminals in October, a 1% year-over-year dip, as fiscal year volumes remain above plan. October marked the Port's strongest month for loaded exports since June, with an 18% year-over-year increase…
Even in 2025, port congestion remains a formidable barrier to smooth global trade. Northern European terminals—including Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, and Bremerhaven—are facing their most sustained bottlenecks since the pandemic. Berth waiting times have risen dramatically: Antwerp is up 37%…
CMA CGM closed the third quarter of 2025 with a mixed scorecard that underlines how volatile geopolitics continue to reshape global liner networks. Group results fell year-on-year, but the core shipping arm lifted liftings and stabilized sequentially…
German container shipper Hapag-Lloyd posted a 50% drop in nine-month net profit to 846 million euros ($989 million) on Thursday and lowered the top end of its full-year earnings forecast, blaming volatile markets and pledging to be strict on costs…
Marcura and CFARER announced a strategic partnership that connects e-commerce procurement with technical operations for fleets worldwide. Under the agreement, ShipServ becomes the recommended e-commerce platform for Ship Manager Procurement…
SFL posts Q3 2025 revenue of $178 million and net income of $8.6 million; declares 87th consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share.Contracted charter backlog reaches $4 billion with a weighted average term of 6.5 years, two-thirds backed by investment-grade clients…
