China and UAE to cooperate on port development 
On 20 September, the Yangpu Economic Development Zone, Abu Dhabi Ports Group, Cosco Shipping Ports (Abu Dhabi), and Hainan Harbour & Shipping Holding signed an MOU to deepen cooperation between the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) and other global free trade zones and ports.... more
Vict hosts MSC's inaugural Wallaby service
Victoria International Container Terminal (Vict) at the port of Melbourne recently welcomed the inaugural call of the enhanced Wallaby service, operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). It connects Australia, New Zealand, and North Asia, offering more reliability and... more
Peak season pushes Long Beach
The port of Long Beach recorded its busiest September and quarter ever in 2024, handling 829,499 teu, slightly surpassing the previous record set in September 2023. This marked the fourth consecutive month of year-over-year cargo growth, driven by holiday-related goods and... more
10 million teu capacity for Charleston Harbour
In her third state of the port address, South Carolina Ports president and CEO Barbara Melvin highlighted the port's strategic investments in infrastructure to meet growing demand in the Southeast US market. With USD 3 billion invested, SC Ports is expanding its capacity to... more
Amadeus adds future-fuel ready ship to fleet
Amadeus Schiffahrts- und Speditions GmbH, a subsidiary of HGK Shipping, expanded its charter fleet in autumn 2024. The new river-sea vessel "Amadeus Saffier” was designed to meet the demands of the energy transition and reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector.... more
“HMM Opal” to connect Korea, China, and the USA
HMM has introduced “HMM Opal”, the eleventh in its series of twelve brand-new 13,000 teu containerships, named after the opal birthstone, to reflect the company’s care for customers' cargo. The vessel, tailored to meet stringent environmental standards, is equipped with... more
More teus to enhance cargo flexibility
DP World has acquired 47,000 teu, marking its first purchase of containers branded and registered in its own name. With this acquisition, the company aims to increase cargo capacity, providing customers with enhanced flexibility and availability, especially during periods of... more
ONE introduces India Coastal Express
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of its new weekly service, the India Coastal Express (ICE), connecting ports on the West Coast and East Coast of India, as well as Sri Lanka. The ICE service will enhance ONE's network in the Indian Subcontinent region... more
Targeting the peak cashew season
Maersk has launched the Korosho Express, a seasonal bi-weekly ocean service aimed at supporting Tanzania's growing cashew export industry. Operating from late October 2024 through February 2025, the service will sail from the port of Mtwara, Tanzania, to major markets in China,... more
PIL names two LNG dual-fuel vessels
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has named its first two 14,000 teu LNG dual-fuel container vessels, “Kota Eagle” and “Kota Emerald”, marking a significant milestone in its fleet renewal programme. These vessels are the largest in PIL's fleet and the first to fully run on... more