Weekly Egypt-Italy ferry route set for November 
DFDS has launched a new direct freight ferry service between Damietta, Egypt, and Trieste, Italy, creating its first service in Egypt and the first such connection between these markets in a decade. The route will primarily transport fresh produce, textiles, and other goods... plus
Five more LNG dual-fuel vessels
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has placed an order for five additional 9,000 teu liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel container vessels, accelerating its fleet renewal strategy. Built by China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, the newbuilds are scheduled for delivery in... plus
Port Everglades to launch revised rotations
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has added Port Everglades as a weekly call in its updated port rotation for two services, beginning in November. The EMUSA service, linking the Mediterranean to the USA, will call at Port Everglades weekly, starting with “MSC Dorine” on 5... plus
AI-driven ETAs enhance logistics
Hapag-Lloyd has partnered with Here Technologies to enhance global supply chain visibility by integrating Here Tracking into its “live position” solution, equipping over 1.5 million containers with advanced tracking devices. This collaboration aims to improve inland estimated... plus
Illegal frozen mackerel shipment intercepted
The bureau of customs (BOC) in the Philippines recently intercepted 21 containers of frozen mackerel from China at Manila international container port (MICP) on 30 October, due to a lack of the import clearance required. Valued at PHP 178.5 million (USD 3.0 million), the... plus
Les bienfaits d’en haut 
Avec 135 m de long et 11,45 m de large, le «Helios» de HGK Shipping baptisé en juin semble être un bateau comme les autres. Et pourtant il comporte à bord une centrale électrique qui lui vaut de figurer dans le livre Guinness des records. plus
Order book rebound
According to Bimco, shipyards have delivered a record-breaking 2.5 million teu capacity in container ships just ten months into 2024, with 410 new vessels contributing to an 8.7% fleet increase, now totalling 30.4 million teu in 6,699 ships. Since 2020, the fleet has... plus
Kobe Port to house dangerous goods warehouse
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) will establish a logistics centre on Port Island, port of Kobe, Japan, which will feature two warehouses for dangerous goods and one for general cargo. It is expected to come on stream by spring 2026. Managed by MOL’s Japan Express Co., this... plus
DFDS withdraws from Turkish acquisition agreement
DFDS has terminated its agreement to acquire Ekol Logistics' international transport network due to unmet contractual conditions. As a result, DFDS has adjusted its 2024 financial outlook, lowering its expected ebit range from DKK 1.7-2.1 billion (USD 0.25 – 0.31 million)... plus
Logistics giant wins deal to phase in green fuels
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has secured a five-year shipping and logistics contract with a manufacturer specialising in the agriculture, forestry, and roadbuilding sectors. The agreement will take effect on 1 December and is valued at approximately USD 766 million based on projected... plus