MSC and MEDLOG Renew Food Safety Management Certifications
MSC and MEDLOG have secured renewed certifications from RINA for their Food Safety Management System (FSM) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) protocols. MEDLOG Italy obtained FSM certification for the first time, extending the group’s certified network. The certifications, based on ISO 22000 and EU pharmaceutical directives, ensure temperature‑sensitive food, beverage, and drug shipments meet rigorous safety standards. Certified customers receive 24‑hour monitoring, compliance documentation, and end‑of‑trip condition reports for an additional fee.
Trump Says Iran Ceasefire on ‘Life Support’ as US Weighs New Military Action
President Donald Trump labeled the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire as being on "life support" after dismissing Tehran’s latest peace proposal as "stupid" and "garbage." Iran’s response, delivered via Pakistani mediators, called for an end to regional conflicts, compensation for war damage,...
Port of Los Angeles Handles Second-Best April on Record
The Port of Los Angeles processed 890,861 TEUs in April 2026, a 5.7% year‑over‑year increase and the second‑best April on record. The first four months saw 3.28 million TEUs, 2% above the five‑year average but slightly below last year’s pace. Import...
Aqaba Reinvents Itself as Shifts to Energy-Logistics Hub
Facing dual chokepoint disruptions, Jordan’s Port of Aqaba is repositioning itself from a traditional container hub to an energy‑logistics center. The port is integrating infrastructure left idle in the Gulf, expanding LNG import terminals, and developing green‑fuel export capabilities. Overland...
Choosing Storage That Holds Up Under Shipping Pressure
The article argues that storage decisions in shipping and logistics must be judged on reliability, not just capacity or price. Poorly chosen sites can create blind spots, damage assets, and trigger costly delays when operational pressure rises. Buyers should assess...
Contship Launches First Fully Electric Port Tractor at La Spezia Terminal
Contship Italia Group has rolled out its first fully electric port tractor at the La Spezia Container Terminal, marking a key step in its decarbonisation roadmap. The vehicle will be operated by Hannibal for internal shuttle duties, serving as a pilot...
DHL Express Launches AI Customs Tool for International Shipping
DHL Express has introduced an AI‑powered item identification tool that lets shippers photograph goods with a smartphone and receive a customs‑compliant description in seconds. The system, the first of its kind among global express carriers, integrates computer‑vision directly into DHL’s...
Toll Group Opens Subic Bay Office to Expand Indo-Pacific Defence Logistics
Toll Group has opened a new office in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, creating a dedicated base for government and defence logistics across the Indo‑Pacific. The facility, operational since March 2026, taps the zone’s seaport, airport and multimodal infrastructure to...
Germany’s Oltmann Reederei Orders Four 10,000 TEU Ships
German non‑operating owner Oltmann Reederei has placed an order for four 10,000‑TEU containerships with South Korean builder HJ Shipbuilding. The first two vessels were contracted in February 2026, with two additional options exercised in April. All four ships are conventionally...
MTT Shipping Makes Its Bursa Malaysia Debut
MTT Shipping and Logistics Bhd debuted on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market in late April 2026, raising MYR 652.5 million (≈ USD 165 million) at MYR 1.03 per share. The IPO values the domestic carrier at roughly MYR 2.6 billion (≈ USD 658 million) and adds a publicly‑traded status to its...
AD Ports Group Develops Defence Industrial Free Zone
AD Ports Group and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement have announced a strategic partnership to build the Al Selmiyyah Defence Industrial Free Zone in Abu Dhabi. The initiative seeks to attract leading original equipment manufacturers, localise defence production, and...
PortSide Stories: New York & New Jersey
The Port of New York and New Jersey, the largest container hub on the U.S. East Coast, processes millions of TEUs each year, linking North America to Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Modern terminals accommodate ultra‑large vessels, while extensive rail...
Behind DP World’s Geopolitical Act of War Insurance
DP World has introduced a war‑risk insurance product that goes beyond a typical commercial offering, positioning the UAE‑based port operator as a de‑facto insurer of record. The move is framed as a geopolitical instrument, intertwining the company’s operational footprint with...
Hambantota Port Draws Interest From Global Shipping Lines Amid Route Shifts
Hambantota International Port in Sri Lanka is drawing attention from major carriers such as CMA CGM and Evergreen as they evaluate new container services amid ongoing Middle East disruptions. The port lies just 10 nautical miles from the primary East‑West shipping...
Yang Ming Expands Into Latin America
Yang Ming announced the launch of two new Far East‑Latin America services, securing slot arrangements with Korean carrier HMM and Japanese line ONE. The West Coast service, marketed as SA2/NW4/AX4, will call at Yokohama, Ensenada, Lazaro Cardenas, Manzanillo, Callao and...
Port of Grangemouth Marks Diamond Anniversary with Investment Commitment
Scotland’s largest container hub, the Port of Grangemouth, marked the 60th anniversary of the first container ship call with an £8 million (~$10 million) investment in infrastructure and equipment. The port, which processes more than £6 billion (~$7.6 billion) of goods annually across 402...
Port of Riga Secures Investors for Wind Technology Production Hub
Latvia’s Freeport of Riga has secured three international investors to develop a wind‑technology production hub on Kundziņsala, with combined private investment exceeding €700 million ($763 million) through 2034. The EU‑co‑financed project includes €86 million ($94 million) in public funding for port infrastructure such as...
Non-Tariff Measures as an Architecture of Strategic Exclusion
Non‑tariff measures (NTMs) were originally technical tools aimed at protecting public health, safety and the environment. In recent years, especially amid heightened geopolitical tension, governments have repurposed NTMs as a covert means of strategic exclusion, limiting market access for rival...
MSC Updates Emergency Fuel Surcharge for Red Sea and East Africa Trades
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company announced updated Emergency Fuel Surcharges (EFS) for cargo moving from Northern Europe—including the UK and Scanbaltic region—to the Red Sea and East Africa. The surcharge schedule, effective May 16‑31 2026, ranges from $125 per dry TEU on the...
DP World’s Thailand Play and the Eastward Extension of Emirati Port Doctrine
DP World, the Abu‑Dhabi‑based terminal operator, announced a strategic push into Thailand, marking the first major Southeast Asian foothold for its expanding port network. The move aligns with a broader Emirati doctrine to extend maritime infrastructure eastward, targeting the region’s...
Two Ports Reshape Emirati Maritime Geopolitics
Khor Fakkan and Fujairah, two deep‑water ports on the UAE’s east coast, were built as bypass routes to ease Gulf congestion. Positioned outside the Strait of Hormuz, they give ships a direct path to the Indian Ocean without transiting the...
Hanwha Ocean and Thordon Bearings Sign MOU
Hanwha Ocean and Thordon Bearings have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore cooperation on Canada’s large‑scale Conventional Patrol Submarine Program (CPSP) and other maritime projects. The MOU targets joint work on submarine systems, naval technologies and long‑term lifecycle support,...
SOHAR Port and Freezone Launches Energy Efficiency Guideline
SOHAR Port and Freezone, together with Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals, unveiled an Energy Efficiency Guideline for industrial buildings. The framework provides a step‑by‑step methodology to assess performance, pinpoint inefficiencies and implement upgrades across cooling, lighting, ventilation and water...
Evergreen Launches Peru–North Chile Service
Evergreen Marine Corporation will launch its Peru‑North Chile (PNC) service on May 13, 2026, using the 2,500‑TEU vessel LAKONIA 334 on a fixed 14‑day rotation. The route connects Chancay, Callao, Iquique and Arica before returning to Chancay, extending Evergreen’s West Coast...
Trump Says Iran Deal Possible as Tehran Reviews US Peace Proposal
Donald Trump told reporters a deal with Iran was "very possible" as Tehran reviews a U.S.-backed peace proposal that could formally end the war and launch talks on sanctions relief, shipping access and Iran's nuclear program. Iranian officials said a...
Maersk Reports Q1 2026 Results
Maersk posted a solid Q1 2026, delivering $340 million EBIT and $1.8 billion EBITDA despite volatile freight rates and geopolitical headwinds. Ocean volumes rose 9.3% with 96% asset utilisation, yet the segment posted a $192 million EBIT loss. Logistics & Services generated 8.7%...
How a Bankrupt Romanian Shipyard Became a NATO Industrial Asset
Rheinmetall‑MSC has submitted a bid to acquire Romania’s largest shipyard, which has been in bankruptcy for several years. The German defense contractor frames the transaction not as a commercial rescue but as the first visible node of a Western maritime‑industrial...
Pepco Expands DHL Partnership to Boost European Distribution Network
Pepco Group has deepened its strategic alliance with DHL Supply Chain, handing over management of five major distribution centers across Central and Eastern Europe, including a new hub in Bucharest that will serve Romania, Bulgaria and Greece. The expanded deal...
Port of Brunswick the Busiest Auto Terminal
The Port of Brunswick retained its title as the United States' busiest automobile terminal in 2025, moving 779,000 vehicle units and more than 53,000 heavy‑machinery units across 731 ship calls. State and port leaders unveiled a $100 million, 30%‑complete fourth berth...
Port of Oakland Retains Strong Credit Ratings From Standard and Poor’s
Standard & Poor's Global Ratings reaffirmed the Port of Oakland’s credit standing, assigning an A+ rating to senior‑lien bonds and an A rating to intermediate‑lien bonds, both with a stable outlook. The agency highlighted the port’s diversified revenue streams—maritime cargo,...
Georgia Ports Conference Highlights Supply Chain Predictability
The Georgia Ports Authority’s 57th International Trade Conference underscored supply‑chain predictability and cost efficiency, highlighting new research that routing cargo through Savannah saves shippers over $1,000 per container versus West Coast gateways. Savannah’s operational metrics—40 weekly container ships, 42 double‑stack...
Kalmar Q1 2026: Sales Growth Continues Despite Services Segment Pressure
Kalmar Corp posted a 5% sales increase to €420 million (≈$462 million) in Q1 2026, driven by strong equipment performance across the Americas and APAC. Comparable operating profit rose 8% to €52 million (≈$57 million) and the operating margin edged up to 12.3%. The Services...
South Korea Reviews Role in Strait of Hormuz
South Korea is reevaluating participation in U.S.-led operations in the Strait of Hormuz after an explosion and fire aboard the HMM Namu cargo vessel. The incident, which occurred in the geopolitically sensitive waterway, left all 24 crew members unharmed and...
ICTSI Delivers Increased First Quarter 2026
International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) posted a strong first‑quarter 2026, with revenue climbing 29% to $961.1 million and EBITDA up 26% to $617.9 million. Consolidated throughput reached 4.08 million TEUs, an 18% year‑over‑year increase, largely powered by the newly‑opened Durban Gateway and Batu Ampar...
Abu Dhabi’s First Solar-Integrated Maritime Facility Inaugurated
Abu Dhabi inaugurated Al Dhannah Community Harbour, the emirate’s first solar‑integrated maritime facility. The project, a joint effort by the Integrated Transport Centre, AD Ports Group and Abu Dhabi Maritime, adds a modern ferry terminal, public marina and extensive leisure...
Port of Gdańsk Records Growth in First Quarter of 2026
The Port of Gdańsk handled 20.9 million tonnes of cargo in the first quarter of 2026, a 13.6% increase over the same period last year. Container throughput surged 22% to 761,896 TEUs, while liquid fuels grew 7% to nearly 10 million tonnes,...
China and the US Are Quietly Fighting over the Same Stretch of Water
The United States and the Philippines staged coastal missile‑strike rehearsals from the Philippines’ northern islands, targeting a contested maritime zone. At the same time, Chinese survey vessels were mapping the identical waters, indicating parallel but competing operations. Both powers are...
Rotterdam Port Area Emissions Rise 11% in 2025
Greenhouse‑gas emissions from the Port of Rotterdam’s industrial cluster rose to 21.2 million tonnes of CO₂‑equivalent in 2025, an 11% jump from the previous year. The surge was driven mainly by a 38% increase in coal‑fired and a 25% rise in...
Yang Ming Chairman: Early Peak Season Seen in 2025
Yang Ming Marine Transport chairman Chuck Tsai said the ongoing US‑Israel‑Iran war and the recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz have pushed the long‑haul peak shipping season forward from the usual third quarter to the current month. He noted...
MSC Adds Zarzis to Libya Service
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has added the Tunisian port of Zarzis to its Italy‑North Africa Libya Service, marking the first regular container call at the location. The revised rotation will run Gioia Tauro, Misurata, Tripoli, Zarzis and back to Gioia...
Explainer: Could Island Chain Dismantle Reshape Commercial Shipping?
For seven decades the U.S.-led “island chain” – a string of bases from Japan to the Philippines – has underpinned the world’s busiest maritime corridors, especially the South China Sea. China is now systematically eroding that architecture through new military...
Polish Seaports Target Accessibility and Infrastructure Investment
Polish seaports are pivoting toward improved accessibility and multimodal connectivity after record cargo volumes exposed infrastructure limits. The Port of Gdańsk handled 80.4 million tonnes in 2025, a 4% rise, while Baltic Hub processed 2.7 million TEUs, up 23% year‑on‑year. Plans include...
Contship Reports Strong 2025 Results with Revenue and Profit Growth
Contship Italia Group posted a robust 2025 performance, with net revenues reaching €293 million (approximately $320 million), a 10.9% year‑on‑year increase, and net profit climbing 16.7%. Growth was driven by both its maritime terminal operations and a fifth consecutive year of expansion...
Star Princess Makes West Coast Debut at Port of Los Angeles
Princess Cruises launched its newest ship, Star Princess, with a debut call at the Port of Los Angeles, expanding the line’s West Coast presence. The 177,800‑ton vessel can accommodate up to 4,300 guests and will offer itineraries to the Pacific...
PortSide Stories: Colón
Port of Colón, situated at the Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal, serves as a premier transshipment hub for Latin America, handling millions of TEUs each year. The port works in tandem with the Pacific‑side Port of Balboa, creating a...
Port of NY/NJ Begins Bus Terminal Replacement
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has begun placing 139 steel girders for the Dyer Avenue deck‑overs, a key step in the Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement project. The girders, each up to 81 feet long and weighing 60,000‑80,000 pounds, will...
ORBCOMM Secures $460M Refinancing to Expand IoT Platform and Growth
ORBCOMM announced a $460 million refinancing package backed by Carlyle, Bain Credit and Morgan Stanley. The deal combines a delayed‑draw term loan with a revolving credit facility, giving the company greater balance‑sheet flexibility. Proceeds will fund large‑scale IoT deployments, expand its...
Swire Shipping Revises Emergency Bunker Surcharge Across Global Trades
Swire Shipping announced a revised Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS) effective May 12, 2026, covering a wide range of global and Pacific trade lanes. The surcharge is set at $315 for 20‑ft containers and $630 for 40‑ft units on inbound routes...
Neptune Pacific Updates BAF Levels Across Pacific Trades and U.S. West Coast
Neptune Pacific Direct Line announced revised Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) rates for its Pacific and U.S. West Coast services. Effective 16‑30 May 2026, Australia‑South Pacific lanes will carry a $669/TEU surcharge, New Zealand‑South Pacific $476/TEU, and inter‑island trades $1,149/TEU, with reefers billed...
Maersk Removes Gwangyang From Asia–West Coast Latin America AC3 Service
A.P. Moller – Maersk will permanently remove the South Korean port of Gwangyang from its Asia‑West Coast Latin America (AC3) service, effective on outbound voyage 619E scheduled for 19 May 2026. The return‑leg adjustment begins with voyage 624W departing Balboa on 9 June 2026....