Dimerco – tariffs, regional shifts, capacities reshaping... 
Dimerco’s latest freight report highlights how new US tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada are reshaping global trade flows. Many shippers are seeking alternative sourcing options, particularly in Southeast Asia. Ocean carriers are deploying new vessels to ease... more
HMM trials 3D printing onboard containership 
HMM has launched a pilot project to test onboard 3D printing technology on its 9,000 teu vessel the ‘HMM Green’. The system, known as a ‘3D Printing Digital Workshop’, uses metal powder to produce stainless steel parts with the durability required for shipboard use. The trial... more
PIL’s new agents from today
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has appointed new general agencies in Malawi and Guatemala, effective 1 April. The move strengthens the Singapore-headquartered shipping line’s regional presence in East Africa and Latin America, enhancing proximity to local customers. PIL... more
Almost all plain sailing
Ports de Normandie’s review and outlook. The maritime gateways grouped in Ports de Normandie registered increases in freight traffic in 2024. This year, the company plans to focus on decarbonising transport across the English Channel, amongst other priorities. more
Langh Ship welcomes the ‘Ingrid’
The Finnish shipping line Langh Ship has taken delivery of the ‘Ingrid’, the first in a series of three 1,200 teu container feeder vessels, at PaxOcean shipyard in Zhoushan. The ship was named on 15 March, following the owner family’s tradition of naming vessels after female... more
Yang Ming adds Haiphong to JKX service rotation
The Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation launched its expanded Japan Kansai Express (JKX) service with a first call at Haiphong (Vietnam) on Sunday, 30 March. The extension strengthens the carrier’s presence in Southeast Asia and responds to growing demand in Vietnam’s... more
APMT / Panynj agreement extended
A.P. Moller-Maersk and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Panynj) have agreed to extend APM Terminals Elizabeth’s lease by 33 years, through to December 2062. The deal, which was approved by port authority’s board of commissioners yesterday, 27 March, secures... more
First direct Mundra–US service
DP World has launched the first direct service from its Mundra terminal to the east coast of the USA, marking a new milestone in Indo–US trade. The MECL service, inaugurated by the call of the ‘Maersk Atlanta’, connects Mundra to ports including Houston, Norfolk, Newark and... more
Achilles and Bimco to improve maritime standards
Bimco and supply chain risk specialist Achilles have launched a partnership to support standardisation and operational resilience in global shipping. The agreement grants Bimco members preferential access to Achilles’ risk management tools. Bimco is the world’s largest... more
NTSB urges risk checks for 68 US bridges
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended that 30 owners of 68 bridges in 19 states assess the risk of vessel collision, following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore in March 2024. The investigation revealed the bridge’s risk of... more