Identec Solutions’ Reefer Runner now uses 5G for enhanced remote monitoring of reefer containers on European barges, improving connectivity and data transfer.

Chancay Port, a US$ 3.5b mega project, aims to become South America’s main Asia trade hub. It will handle 18,000+ TEU ULCVs, have automated operations, and an adjacent economic zone.

Hapag-Lloyd has contracted Chinese shipyards to build 24 new container ships, with a total capacity of 312,000 TEU, for US$ 4b, to be delivered by 2029.

A Maersk survey found 76% of its European customers faced supply chain disruptions this year, with 58% reporting increased costs and 22% experiencing over 20 incidents.

Spanish authorities intercepted a record 13t of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment at Algeciras port, surpassing the previous record set in 2023.

Shipyards have delivered a record 410 container ships in 2024, with orders more than doubling from last year despite fleet growth.

The HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder is facing congestion due to ship delays, crane replacement work, weather challenges, and export container volumes.

An unprecedented recovery in box building activity has taken place this year. Disruptions in global supply chains have led ocean carriers and leasing companies to order significantly more containers. Output this year could exceed 2021 when a total of 6.68m TEU was produced.

Identec Solutions’ Reefer Runner now uses 5G for enhanced remote monitoring of reefer containers on European barges, improving connectivity and data transfer.

Asyaport became Türkiye’s first port to provide shore power to container vessels, with MSC Oscar being the first to use the new system.

Hapag-Lloyd has teamed up with HERE Technologies to expand its Live Position container tracking, adding ETA predictions for its entire fleet by early next year.

The Texas Transportation Commission approved US$ 400m in loans for two ship channel improvements near Beaumont and Brownsville.