Container highs at SC Ports 
South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) experienced significant growth in intermodal cargo in 2023. Inland ports Greer and Dillon both recorded historic container numbers, with increases of 26% and 55% respectively. This surge brought the rail movement of containers back to pre-pandemic... plus
AD Ports investing in Jordan
Represented by its digital arm Maqta Gateway, AD Ports Group has signed a shareholders' agreement with the Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) for the joint venture, Maqta Ayla. This partnership, with Maqta Gateway holding a 51% stake and ADC 49%, aims to further digitalise... plus
Zim adds new Asia-Canada route
Zim Integrated Shipping Services has launched the Zim PNW Xpress (ZPX), a new link connecting Asia with Canada and the USA through the Vancouver Gateway. The service began on 21 January 2024, starting from Cai Mep, Vietnam, and includes stops at several Asian ports before... plus
A federal grant to grow Gulf gateway
The port of New Orleans has been awarded a USD 226.2 million federal grant for the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT). Part of the infrastructure for rebuilding America programme, the fund complements a previous USD 73.8 million grant, amounting to USD 300 million for the... plus
'Sider Harmony' joins Nova fleet
Nova Marine Carriers, a Swiss Lugano-based shipping company, has added the 'Sider Harmony’' a 38,593 dwt handymax vessel, to its fleet. Originally built in 2019 and previously named 'Iris Harmony', this vessel was acquired from a Japanese group. Measuring 180 m in length and... plus
Eco cost of the Red Sea crisis
According to Sea-Intelligence’s latest analysis, the ongoing Red Sea crisis, which forces vessels to extend shipping routes around Africa, is having a significant impact on CO2 emissions. The deviations lengthen sailing routes, potentially increase speeds to maintain schedules,... plus
Confirming the obvious
After Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announced their intention to form an alliance that will take effect in February 2025, the former alliance has confirmed its commitment till January 2025. The Alliance, which includes the member lines Hapag Lloyd, HMM, Yang Ming Marine Transport... plus
New office and team for GTM
GT Maritime, a provider of maritime data communications software, has expanded its operations in response to increased demand. Following a 35% rise in monthly user traffic and the installation of its software on 15,000 ships, the company has opened a new office in Piraeus,... plus
ICS: latest flag state insights
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released its 2023/2024 Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table. The report indicates an overall improvement in the performance of flag states, which are essential for upholding safety and environmental standards in maritime... plus
Piracy around the globe
In its annual piracy report for 2023, the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) recorded 120 incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery against ships, five more than in 2022. In 2023, 105 vessels were boarded, nine attacks attempted, four vessels hijacked and two fired... plus