Trans-Pacific freight rates hit $9,500
Asia-US container rates surge to $9,500 per unit as Middle East conflict and typhoon disruptions tighten capacity
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Switzerland backs Nigeria’s IMO Council Category C bid
A brief notice indicates Switzerland has pledged backing for Nigeria’s campaign to secure a Category C seat on the International Maritime Organization’s Council, with…
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Explosion Reported Near Tanker Off Saudi Port of Yanbu
British security firm Ambrey said a Liberia-flagged, Israeli-owned tanker reported an explosion southwest of the Red Sea port city of Yanbu on Sunday, with…
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Höegh Orders First Ammonia Engines for PCTC Fleet
Höegh Autoliners has ordered four 7S60ME-LGIA ammonia-burning units for its newest vessels, advancing maritime decarbonization and introducing ammonia propulsion to the pure car and…
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More shippers turn to FMC, naming DB Schenker USA and Wallenius Wilhelmsen in new complaints
A fresh wave of filings with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission names DB Schenker USA and Wallenius Wilhelmsen, underscoring ongoing friction over ocean transport…
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Samskip pioneers Morocco’s first fast, sustainable container route to the UK and Netherlands
A game-changer for perishable logistics: a dedicated reefer route with unmatched speed, reliability, and sustainability
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Action Plans on maritime facilitation approved in Central American countries
Honduras and El Salvador have each approved an Action Plan aimed at modernizing the facilitation of maritime traffic. The Plans are designed to support…
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The Port of Almería expands its freight connectivity with Algeria through MMC Shipping Line
The ferry Romantika, consigned by Ronco, has carried out occasional trips from Almería to Oran this month, with plans to launch a regular service
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GNV celebrates 10 years of operations in Albania
Over 1.25 Million passengers transported in a decade of connections between Italy and Albania
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“K” LINE takes delivery of LNG-fueled car carrier “TETHYS HIGHWAY” with 6,900-vehicle capacity
A car carrier with a capacity of 6,900 vehicles has been delivered to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) on July 18. The vessel…
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Global maritime coal transport demand falls 6% in the first half of 2025, driven by lower demand from China and advanced economies
According to BIMCO, this slowdown is partly attributed to the increase in electricity generation from renewable energy sources and the decline in steel production
