The Port of Long Beach and its partners signed a memorandum to collaborate on decarbonising ocean trade in the Pacific Rim.

In 2023, EU inland waterways freight transport decreased by 4.6% from 2022, continuing a volatile trend marked by several significant fluctuations since 2013.

FBI boarded the Maersk Saltoro container ship in Baltimore as part of a court-authorised operation.

The US Federal Maritime Commission said it would fully investigate and prosecute any violations of maritime laws and regulations during potential port closures.

Intermodal Europe 2024 will be held from 12-14 November, featuring industry leaders discussing trends and challenges in the container shipping market.

Shipping companies, cargo owners, NGOs and industry bodies call for a level playing field and practical solutions from the IMO’s mid-term GHG reduction measures.

While the strike on the US East and Gulf Coast has ended, Xeneta’s Peter Sand warns that “it is only a tentative agreement, and automation at ports will remain a major stumbling block.” 

COSCO Shipping Specialised Carriers has launched a monthly Ro-Ro route from the Port of Gothenburg to China via Singapore, primarily transporting Swedish export cars.

The Port of Vancouver says its mid-year trade volumes are steady driven by the recovery of the container sector.

ZEMBA says e-methanol is the most likely pathway for ZEMBA’s next tender because of alignment between production and e-methanol-capable container ships on the water in 2027.

CVS Ferrari has named Windsor Materials Handling as its UK distributor, effective June 2024, offering reach stackers and heavy-duty forklifts.

Prices for international shipping containers are falling. Spot rates are down almost a half in the third quarter and 10% in the last week of September.