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Logistics Update Africa·10:16Ports & containersFuel & energy

AGL powers Sierra Leone’s energy project (opens Logistics Update Africa)

Container News·10:00Ports & containers

Latakia container terminal receives six new cranes under CMA CGM partnership (opens Container News)

Latakia International Container Terminal (LICT) in Syria has received six fifth-generation rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes as part of its ongoing modernisation programme under its partnership with French shipping group CMA CGM.

WorldCargo News·09:07Ports & containers

New grain transloading facility opens at Seagirt Marine Terminal (opens WorldCargo News)

A new grain transloading facility has opened at Seagirt Marine Terminal in the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore, providing agricultural producers in the US Mid-Atlantic with a new route for exporting commodities in containers.

Container News·08:21Ports & containers

Hapag-Lloyd and Wan Hai reduce Shanghai coverage on AA7 service (opens Container News)

Hapag-Lloyd and Wan Hai have reduced Shanghai coverage on their joint Far East–US East Coast AA7 service. Shanghai will now be served fortnightly, alternating with Ningbo, instead of receiving a weekly call. The AA7 service deploys 13 vessels ranging from approximately 6,500 to 13,500 TEU.

Container News·07:00Ports & containers

CMA CGM adds seasonal Pisco call to PAD service (opens Container News)

CMA CGM will introduce a seasonal call at Pisco, Peru, on its Panama Direct (PAD) service in December. The service connects Australia and New Zealand with the US East Coast and North Europe.

Container News·05:20Ports & containers

Emirates Shipping Line launches China–Red Sea service (opens Container News)

Emirates Shipping Line will introduce a new service connecting China with Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia in November. According to DynaLiners, the new service will be marketed as the China Red Sea Connector (CRC).

The Maritime Executive·03:11Fuel & energyPorts & containers

Maersk Tankers' Ammonia Power Tanker Retrofit Project Gets EU Funding (opens The Maritime Executive)

Maersk Tankers’ proposal to retrofit its Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLACs) for...

Container News·03:01Ports & containers

Carriers reinstate Busan call on South America service (opens Container News)

Cosco Shipping Lines, Evergreen, PIL and Wan Hai plan to reinstate Busan on their joint Far East–West Coast South America service by the end of 2026, as reported by DynaLiners. The weekly service is marketed as WSA2 by Cosco Shipping Lines, WS2 by Evergreen and ASA by PIL and Wan Hai.

Container News·01:30Ports & containers

ONE reinstates TIP service and restructures JTI (opens Container News)

Ocean Network Express (ONE) will reinstate its Thailand–India–Pakistan (TIP) service this month, reversing its integration into the Japan–Thailand–Vietnam–Indian Subcontinent (JTI) service in April.

The Maritime Executive·01:06Ports & containers

The Blockade on Iran is Deepening – But Also Widening (opens The Maritime Executive)

It is generally accepted that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran, targeting both Iranian ships and ports, is nearly 100 percent effective. Iran has not b...

Journal of Commerce·00:10Ports & containersRegulation & policy

ILA, Halifax port employers reach tentative labor pact (opens Journal of Commerce)

The three-year deal announced Friday comes a week after Montreal employers and the port workers union agreed to a five-year contract after a one-year arbitration process, and as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government pushes port labor reforms.

The Maritime Executive·00:10Safety & incidentsPorts & containers

Salvage Teams Continue to Fight Fires on Two Boxships at Sea (opens The Maritime Executive)

Salvage teams are continuing to work on two different containership fires. Both Seaspan, as the owner of the Espirito Santo Express, and HMM updated o...

Hellenic Shipping News·00:00Fuel & energyPorts & containers

The Week in Alt Fuels: The methanol bunker footprint (opens Hellenic Shipping News)

Methanol bunkering has spread across Europe, Asia and parts of North America, with more ports, physical suppliers and bunker vessels coming into the picture. Several methanol bunker locations have been established in Europe.

Hellenic Shipping News·00:00Ports & containers

Drewry: World Container Index Up 2% (opens Hellenic Shipping News)

For many years, World Container Index (WCI) has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts. If your organisation requires regional visibility/coverage beyond the eight trade lanes provided below, contact the team.

Hellenic Shipping News·00:00Markets & financeFuel & energy

Antwerp-Bruges bunker sales rise 5% on the quarter as VLSFO jumps (opens Hellenic Shipping News)

Antwerp-Bruges sold 2.16 million mt of bunker fuel in the third quarter, up 5% from 2.05 million mt in the second, port authority data shows. That was the port’s highest quarterly volume since the first quarter of last year.

Hellenic Shipping News·00:00Markets & financePorts & containers

VHBS New ConTex Container Ship Time Charter Assessment Index Week 43 (opens Hellenic Shipping News)

The New ConTex showed the largest week on week increase in almost 18 months. The jump was driven by a particularly strong 12 months fixture Source: Verband Hamburger und Bremer Schiffsmakler e.V

Hellenic Shipping News·00:00Ports & containersTechnology

China: Iron Ore Port Inventory and Port Pick-up Volume on October 23, 2026 (opens Hellenic Shipping News)

As of October 23, the latest SMM data shows that total iron ore inventory across 35 main ports in China stood at 147.75 million mt, down 750,000 mt MoM. Overall inventory showed a slight downtrend, while daily average port pick-up volume edged up by 25,000 mt to 3.21 million mt.

Container News·00:00Ports & containers

Hizone Shipping launches Taicang–Jeddah container link (opens Container News)

Hong Kong-based bulk shipping operator Hizone Shipping has established a new container connection between Taicang, China, and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. According to DynaLiners, the connection uses a 33,500-dwt open-hatch general cargo vessel.

Journal of Commerce·23:08Ports & containers

NY-NJ port truckers seek FMC rulemaking on empty returns (opens Journal of Commerce)

A stakeholder group of drayage carriers wants enforceable standards for managing empty container handling, putting more burdens on ocean carriers for managing their equipment.

Container News·23:00Ports & containersMarkets & finance

Emarat Maritime exercises feeder ship options (opens Container News)

Emarat Maritime has exercised options for three additional 930 TEU container ships at China’s Guangji Xinneng Shipbuilding. According to DynaLiners, the latest move increases the company’s firm orderbook at the Chinese shipyard to six vessels.

The Maritime Executive·22:32Ports & containers

Sierra Leone Launches National Shipping Carrier with Chinese Support (opens The Maritime Executive)

With governments across Africa planning to grow domestic fleets, Sierra Leone has moved ahead by establishing a national shipping company. President J...

Container News·22:00Ports & containers

Maersk reinstates Buenaventura on Peru Feeder (opens Container News)

Maersk will reinstate Buenaventura, Colombia, on its Peru Feeder service in November. According to DynaLiners, the carrier will also retain the seasonal call at Pisco, Peru, until at least January 2027.

FreightWaves·21:55Ports & containersMarkets & finance

New Drewry data shows import demand boosting trans-Pacific rates (opens FreightWaves)

Drewry’s World Container Index rose on higher rates on trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe routes.

Journal of Commerce·21:39Ports & containers

Typhoon Champi closes Taiwan ports, brings fresh disruption to East Asia (opens Journal of Commerce)

The island’s busiest port of Kaohsiung, as well as the ports at Keelung and Taipei, were among the harbors closed Friday as the storm, packing winds of up to 120 mph, approached.

gCaptain·21:35Ports & containersRegulation & policy

USTR Proposes Extending China Ship Port Fee Suspension Through January 2027 (opens gCaptain)

The Trump administration is proposing to extend its suspension of port fees targeting China-linked vessels for another two months, pushing their potential return into January 2027 as Washington and Beijing...

FreightWaves·21:31Ports & containersMarkets & finance

Roadrunner announces Canada-outbound service (opens FreightWaves)

Less-than-truckload carrier Roadrunner announced a new outbound Canada-to-U.S. service on Friday, alongside a 5.9% general rate increase taking effect on Nov. 2.

Journal of Commerce·21:10Ports & containers

MSC, Zim return to Suez route for joint Asia-USEC service (opens Journal of Commerce)

The change from a routing around southern Africa is part of the ongoing gradual return of Far East services using the shorter Suez route.

FreightWaves·21:06Ports & containersMarkets & finance

Wabtec earnings rise on higher freight and transit sales (opens FreightWaves)

Rail equipment supplier Wabtec raised its outlook on higher third-quarter revenue and earnings.

Container News·21:00Ports & containers

RCL restructures Far East–India service (opens Container News)

Regional Container Lines (RCL) is restructuring its Far East–India RCH9 service by adding calls at Qinzhou, Hai Phong and Tuticorin. As part of the changes, Singapore and Kolkata will be removed from the rotation.

Baird Maritime·20:47Markets & financePorts & containers

Chinese shipyard delivers fourth self-unloading cement carrier to Baltrader (opens Baird Maritime)

Cyprus Mail·20:47Cyprus & East MedRegulation & policy

Ministry to install 94 new EV charging ports at €10m cost (opens Cyprus Mail)

The transport ministry is planning to install 94 new fast charging points for electric vehicles over the next couple of years, at a total cost of €10 million, Transport Minister Evie Tsolaki said in a letter made public on Friday.

FreightWaves·20:44Ports & containersMarkets & finance

Trucking’s “Ruthless” vs. “Conservative:” Who’s Winning? (opens FreightWaves)

In a lukewarm freight market, not all carriers are feeling the same heat. Craig Fuller and Paul Tonsager dive deep into why Knight-Swift’s ‘ruthless’ approach might be outperforming JB Hunt’s ‘conservative’ strategy, and what this means for the broader trucking and intermodal sectors.

AJOT·20:39Ports & containersMarkets & finance

Mullen Group Ltd. Internal gtrowth drives record quarterly financial results (opens AJOT)

Mullen Group Ltd. ("Mullen Group", "We", "Our" and/or the "Corporation"), reported its financial and operating results for the period ended September 30, 2026, with comparisons to the same period last year.

FreightWaves·20:37Ports & containersMarkets & finance

How Much Do Rejected Loads REALLY Cost Shippers? (opens FreightWaves)

Discover how new Sonar indices are revolutionizing freight cost transparency. Shippers can now accurately track the real premiums paid for rejected loads and understand escalating contract rates.

AJOT·20:33Ports & containers

Global corporate leverage will decline in 2026 then stabilize in 2027 (opens AJOT)

Fitch Ratings-Barcelona/London/Chicago-23 October 2026: Global corporate leverage will decline to 2.9x in 2026, from 3.0x in 2025, and remain flat in 2027, Fitch Ratings says in a new report.

Container News·20:00Ports & containersMarkets & finance

DynaLiners Shares Index retreats after record high (opens Container News)

The DynaLiners Shares Index (DLSI) fell sharply after reaching an all-time high during the previous week. The overall index declined by 74 points, or 2.6%, bringing it back towards more typical levels after its record-setting performance. All sector indices ended the week lower.

AJOT·20:00Ports & containers

Niagara Bottling opens $141M Kentucky facility, adding 60 jobs (opens AJOT)

Project initially announced in September 2024 has exceeded original investment by more than $11 million

AJOT·19:52Ports & containers

Port of Long Beach rail facility project (opens AJOT)

The Port of Long Beach is recirculating a draft supplemental environmental impact report (SEIR) examining the environmental impacts of minor additions and changes to the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility project.

AJOT·19:38Ports & containers

Liburnia named Heavy Lift Awards finalist for second consecutive year (opens AJOT)

Croatian logistics group Liburnia has been shortlisted for Project Logistics Provider of the Year at the Heavy Lift Awards for the second consecutive year. The company also sponsored this year's Lifetime Achievement Award.

FreightWaves·19:28Ports & containersMarkets & finance

Cost pressures sink Marten Transport’s Q3 (opens FreightWaves)

Shares of refrigerated carrier Marten Transport dropped 7% in midday trading on Friday after a disappointing third-quarter report, which noted that rising fuel and health insurance costs dragged down performance despite improving supply-demand fundamentals.

Container Management·19:24Ports & containersMarkets & finance

Konecranes Port Solutions orders fall 37% in third quarter as deliveries lift sales 28% (opens Container Management)

Container Management·19:24Ports & containersMarkets & finance

K Line lifts full-year net profit forecast 40.7% to JPY190bn on stronger ONE container earnings (opens Container Management)

Container Management·19:23Ports & containersFuel & energy

CMA CGM starts regular ethanol bunkering at Santos with 13,000 teu CMA CGM Iron (opens Container Management)

Container Management·19:22Ports & containers

Adif awards Júndiz rail terminal to Medlog and Bilbao port authority joint venture (opens Container Management)

Container Management·19:22Ports & containersMarkets & finance

Port of Long Beach recirculates Pier B on-dock rail study to add transit shed demolition (opens Container Management)

AJOT·19:18Ports & containersMarkets & finance

Far East to Europe spot rates rise despite Red Sea return as demand overrides supply (opens AJOT)

The Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update provides data and intelligence including the latest freight rate and capacity movements across global trades with supporting insight from Peter Sand, Xeneta Chief Analyst.

FreightWaves·19:03Ports & containers

5 US manufacturing projects bring more than $1.6B in investments (opens FreightWaves)

Five shippers are investing more than $1.6 billion in new or expanded U.S. facilities, adding production capacity for commercial trailers, school buses, cooling systems and bottled beverages.

Journal of Commerce·18:27Ports & containersTechnology

Demand for AI infrastructure propels air cargo peak season (opens Journal of Commerce)

Demand by hyperscalers is driving the volume, particularly on the trans-Pacific, but general high-tech products and restocking ahead of November’s online shopping promotions are also filling freighters.

AJOT·18:16Ports & containersMarkets & finance

Kuehne + Nagel chief upbeat on market outlook after strong Q3 (opens AJOT)

Kuehne + Nagel posted strong Q3 growth in sea freight and air freight as China-U.S. trade, transatlantic shipping, data center logistics and semiconductor demand lifted volumes and profits.

Journal of Commerce·18:14Ports & containers

Land routes expected to remain in play once Persian Gulf transits normalize (opens Journal of Commerce)

Even when the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, the network of alternative ports and land corridors that have provided a Plan B during the war will likely remain in place so they can be activated when security risks return, experts say.

FreightWaves·17:54Ports & containers

Airbus sees 46% freighter increase by 2045 amid stable air cargo growth (opens FreightWaves)

The Airbus 20-year outlook for freighter demand is little changed from last year, showing a global fleet nearly 50% larger than today.

FreightWaves·17:37Ports & containersFuel & energy

Russian diesel tanker heads for U.S. following Trump-Putin deal (opens FreightWaves)

The first shipment of Russian diesel fuel heads for the U.S. as Trump looks for boost ahead of midterm elections.

AJOT·17:37Ports & containersMarkets & finance

Boluda Towage names Damen ASD Tug 2813 VB Marte in Genoa ceremony (opens AJOT)

The vessel was delivered by Damen in December last year at Damen Song Cam Shipyard and subsequently completed its voyage from Vietnam to Italy under its own power.

FreightWaves·17:28Ports & containersRegulation & policy

NLRB ordered Amazon to bargain with Staten Island workers; it’s now in federal court (opens FreightWaves)

Four and a half years after a grassroots union was voted in by workers at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, New York, the battles in court over Amazon’s pushback against the vote continues.

AJOT·17:13Ports & containers

Avianca Cargo & Kuehne+Nagel win Cargo iQ Quality Rally (opens AJOT)

Avianca Cargo and Kuehne+Nagel won the Cargo iQ Quality Rally for their continuous improvement methodology. Held in Frankfurt, Germany, the event brought together different organizations to present projects addressing various topics across the air cargo industry.

AJOT·17:03Ports & containers

WEL Companies streamlines freight brokerage and carrier workflows with Descartes and CARRIER1 (opens AJOT)

The combined solution helps WEL’s freight brokers manage the shipment lifecycle with the Descartes solution while exchanging load information, status updates and delivery documents with the carriers and drivers moving the freight.

FreightWaves·16:37Ports & containers

A new PNW container port? $205M for Oregon rail project (opens FreightWaves)

Oregon port wins $205 million in federal funding to upgrade its rail line and boost a proposed container terminal project.

AJOT·16:31Ports & containersMarkets & finance

What is changing behind dry bulk and tanker freight markets? (opens AJOT)

The latest Market Insight looks beyond freight rates to examine the trade developments, supply shifts, and operational disruptions influencing cargo availability and vessel employment.

AJOT·16:28Ports & containersTechnology

Federal Government to fund autonomous freight rail in Missouri (opens AJOT)

Intramotev will deploy two TugVolt autonomous railcars on COLT’s 21.4-mile line between Centralia and Columbia, Missouri. Operations will advance in phases under an FRA-approved test program.

Journal of Commerce·16:21Ports & containersMarkets & finance

India-USEC spot rates on rapid retreat as carriers begin chasing cargo (opens Journal of Commerce)

Spot rates on the lane have dropped by up to $3,000 per FEU over the past two to three weeks, with carrier sources saying booking activity has markedly slowed through the month.