A new maritime route via Colombo 
Sealead Shipping has launched a new direct liner service in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), enhancing maritime connectivity between the Far East, India, and East Africa. The Far East India Djibouti (FID) service, which began operations on 5 September,... more
Seaport Manatee secures hurricane recovery aid
Seaport Manatee is set to receive USD 9.5 million in emergency funding from the state of Florida to aid recovery efforts following hurricane Milton, which made landfall on 9 October. Announced by Florida governor Ron DeSantis, the funding will support repairs to critical... more
Barcelona pilots shore power system
The port of Barcelona has made a significant step towards decarbonisation by successfully connecting the “MSC Mette”, a 24,000-teu container ship, to the onshore power supply (OPS) system at the Best terminal, allowing the ship to shut off its engines and operate entirely on... more
Visitor centre and cranes elevate Greenock port
The port of Greenock has officially launched its new GBP 25 million ship-to-shore cranes, marking the largest ever investment in its container facilities. Owned by Peel Ports Clydeport, the cranes have already improved productivity, with quicker turnaround times enabling a... more
London Gateway to get tallest cranes in Europe
DP World has announced a GBP 1 billion expansion of London Gateway, aiming to make it the largest container port in the UK within five years. It will add two new shipping berths, bringing the total to six, and a second rail terminal to accommodate increased trade. By the end... more
Euroseas expands 2024 coverage with new charter
Euroseas has signed a new time charter contract for its 1,732 teu feeder containership, “M/V Jonathan P”, for a period of eleven to thirteen months at a daily gross rate of USD 20,000. The charter will commence following the vessel's scheduled intermediate survey, expected to be... more
Isles of Scilly names freight vessel
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has announced that its new freight vessel will be named “Menawethan”, after one of the twelve uninhabited Eastern Isles. The name was chosen by the island community through a vote, with “Menawethan” emerging as the winner. The new vessel, set... more
VCT upgrades cargo handling with new MHCs
Visayas Container Terminal (VCT), a unit of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) in Iloilo, Philippines, has launched two new mobile harbour cranes, the first in Panay Island, to boost port efficiency and capacity. Manufactured by Konecranes, each crane can... more
Name change to unify Transworld’s global presence
Shreyas Shipping and Logistics Limited, an integral player in India’s coastal shipping sector, has rebranded to Transworld Shipping Lines Limited as of 1 October 2024. This change aligns the company with the broader identity of its parent, Transworld Group, aiming to unify its... more
Containers where carbon used to rule 
Containers instead of coal. The new Duisburg Gateway Terminal was opened on 16 September. Inland hub operator Duisport said the day represented “one of the most important milestones in the more than 300-year history of the hub.” For Hendrik Wüst, the prime minister of the state... more