
Shimizu Port Reports 6% Drop in Container Volumes for May
Shimizu Port's foreign-trade container volumes decreased by 6% in May compared to the previous year, totaling 33,808 TEUs.
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Shimizu Port's foreign-trade container volumes decreased by 6% in May compared to the previous year, totaling 33,808 TEUs.

A merchant ship and the U.S. Navy rescued 14 Indian mariners from a disabled vessel near the Strait of Hormuz.

HHLA shareholders approved the transfer of minority Class A shares to the majority owner, Port of Hamburg Beteiligungsgesellschaft SE.

The Strait of Hormuz presents a complex operational environment for commercial shipping due to a lack of singular authority
British commandos seized the tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel, marking the UK's first 'dark fleet' vessel seizure.

A Laredo summit recently discussed driverless freight corridors and B-1 visas for Mexican truckers.

A Laredo summit debated driverless freight corridors and alternative solutions for U.S. truckers in Mexico.

The Ocean Alliance is expanding its Europe-Far East AEU7 service to include a new direct call at Gdansk, Poland.

New containership orders are emerging across various market segments, with both carriers and non-operating owners investing in feeder and…

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has acquired a 10% stake in Poseidon Corp, Seaspan's parent company, for US$825.7 million
China's Ministry of Transport aims for 40% of new heavy truck sales to be electric by 2030, targeting over 1.6 million vehicles.

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at a sea terminal in Russia's Temryuk port, leading to one death

A commercial tanker was struck by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about a covert US shipping corridor

A tanker reported being struck, while India denied involvement of its vessels, raising questions about the incident.

Kalmar has secured an order for two electric reachstackers from C. Steinweg in Rotterdam, with delivery set for Q1 2027
A Hong Kong-flagged tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, even as reports suggested a US-Iran peace deal was near

Volkswagen Group of America has surpassed 250,000 vehicle imports via its Port Freeport hub since early 2024.

New port hubs in the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe are challenging traditional East Asian dominance in maritime trade

GENMA shipped hybrid RTG cranes to Thailand and won a new order for zero-emission RTGs in Vietnam, boosting its presence

Maersk will launch a new AC1 container service next month, linking the Far East with the West Coast of South America.

CMA CGM has restructured two regional services, integrating its Dunkirk Express into the Helsingborg Express to enhance Northern Europe…

The Port of Long Beach experienced its third-busiest May on record, processing 842,030 TEUs, largely due to a 40% import surge

FMCSA is moving to strike obsolete trucking regulations, aiming to reduce compliance costs and paperwork without affecting safety

A 'shadow fleet' tanker master admitted guilt for not obeying U.S. Coast Guard orders, emphasizing regulatory enforcement.

A new US Department of Transportation initiative proposes pre-screening import containers to streamline supply chain operations
Dirty tanker spot freight rates remained elevated in May, supported by long-haul demand, despite a slight dip from March highs
Nigeria's Dangote Refinery is reducing West African clean product imports, reshaping regional tanker routes and trade flows
The OECD's Economic Outlook outlines two global trade scenarios, highlighting Middle East disruptions' critical impact on growth and…
BIMCO is creating a new addendum to its time charter party to streamline energy-saving device retrofits for vessels
The world's initial conversion of a mega container vessel to operate on methanol fuel was finalized in China during 2025
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