Ukrainian dry bulk surge versus Russian decline 
According to shipping organisation Bimco, Ukraine’s dry bulk shipments surged by 87% year-on-year, a significant recovery three years after the Russian invasion. Over the past twelve months Russian shipments declined by 6%, but Ukrainian exports jumped considerably, resulting... more
Throughput down in Rotterdam – despite key investments
In 2024 the port of Rotterdam experienced a 0.7% drop in cargo throughput, reaching 435.8 million t. The decline was mainly due to lower volumes of coal and crude oil. The container segment grew by 2.8% to 13.8 million teu and dry bulk products also saw modest gains. The... more
DPW cranes taller than ‘Big Ben’
DP World is set to invest GBP 60 million in four new quay cranes for its Southampton container terminal. The company stated that these will be the largest quay cranes in Europe and will feature quad-lift technology, enabling the simultaneous movement of two 40 ft containers,... more
ONE names first owned newbuilding
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has named its first fully owned and operated new containership, the ‘One Sparkle’. Built at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan (South Korea), the vessel has a 13,800 teu capacity and is part of a series of 20 ammonia and methanol-ready ships... more
Thessaloniki court of appeal relocates to port
The Port of Thessaloniki (ThPA) has signed a sub-concession agreement with Dimera Land & Property Investments and the Hellenic Republic to relocate the Thessaloniki court of appeal to the port. The agreement, signed in the court on 18 February, grants long-term use of... more
Jebel Ali Port records highest volumes since 2015
DP World handled 15.5 million teu at Jebel Ali Port in 2024, marking its highest container throughput since 2015. This represents an increase of 1 million teu compared to the previous year and accounts for nearly 18% of DP World’s global container throughput, which totalled 88.3... more
SC Ports breaks Wando Welch terminal record
The port of Charleston has set a record with the arrival of the ‘OOCL Iris’, the largest vessel ever to call at its Wando Welch terminal. The 16,828 teu ship surpassed the previous record held by the ‘CMA CGM Marco Polo’ (16,022 teu). The ‘OOCL Iris’ will operate on the... more
HD Ksoe presents design of SMR-powered vessel
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD Ksoe) has introduced a nuclear-powered containership model, using small modular reactor technology. The company reports that it has it received approval in principle from the US bureau of shipping for its 15,000 teu... more
Iron ore shipments decline amid disruptions
Bimco reports that global iron ore shipments fell 7% year-on-year in early 2025, due to supply disruptions and weak Chinese demand. Australian shipments dropped by 10%, while Brazilian exports declined by 5%. Despite longer sailing distances from Brazil, tonne-mile demand... more
HHLA reports growth in 2024
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has reported preliminary figures for the 2024 financial year, showing a 10.5% increase in revenue to about EUR 1.6 billion and a 22.7% rise in ebit to EUR 134 million. Container throughput at seaport terminals grew by 0.9% to 5.97... more