Christmas peak comes earlier in Rotterdam

Since shipping companies rerouted around Africa, Suez Canal traffic has dropped 66%, causing port congestion and supply chain disruptions, Maersk reports.

Private companies halted the Sounion oil tanker salvage in the Red Sea, deeming it unsafe, and are now seeking alternative solutions.

In H1 2024, Rotterdam remained Europe’s largest container port with 2.2% growth, while Antwerp-Bruges stayed second, amid volatile port growth trends.

The Port of Rotterdam has announced that a power outage affecting the Brielle to Hoek van Holland area has not yet disrupted shipping operation.

EUNAVFOR ASPIDES confirmed private companies are starting the salvage of the Greek oil tanker Sounion, attacked by the Houthis in the Red Sea.

Yemen’s Houthis will allow a tugboat to reach a burning Greek tanker Sounion, despite unclear ceasefire agreements and environmental concerns.