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US container imports from Asia grow in July

U.S. container imports from 10 major Asian economies reached 1.92 million TEUs in July, a 1.2% increase compared with the same month last year....

CEMS and GRSE launch Maritime Skill Development Programme in Kolkata

The Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding (CEMS) has inaugurated a new extension centre at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) in...

Oceanbird appoints Amrit Kaur Bhullar as new CEO

Leadership Change in 2026Oceanbird has appointed Amrit Kaur Bhullar as CEO, starting January 1, 2026. She will guide the company as it moves from...

Evergreen adds Taipei to KTP service

Evergreen has updated its China-Japan-Philippines KTP service by adding Taipei to the rotation. The northbound call at Kaohsiung will be replaced. The revised route now...

Unifeeder to resume Egypt–Syria trade

According to DynaLiners, Unimed Feeder Services (Unifeeder) will restart sailings between Egypt and Syria next month. Details on the ships and schedules are yet...

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APM Terminals signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh

In a move aimed at transforming Andhra Pradesh into the “Logistics Hub of the East,” the Government of Andhra Pradesh, through the Andhra Pradesh...

Maersk announces PSS to French Polynesia

In order to continue providing reliable global services, Maersk has announced a revision of the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for cargo moving from World...

CMA CGM announces new FAK Rates from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe and the Mediterranean

CMA CGM has introduced revised freight all kinds rates effective from August 15, 2025, based on the gate-in date at origin ports, and valid...

Neptune Pacific raises Asia–South Pacific rates

Neptune Pacific will implement a general rate restoration for all cargo loaded in Asia, effective 15 September 2025, bound for destinations in the South...

ANL announces North-East Asia to New Zealand rate restoration

ANL will introduce a rate restoration for all shipments from North-East Asia to New Zealand, effective 1 September 2025. The increase will be USD 300...

Major trades’ rate collapse in full swing

Spot rates are expected to slide below Red Sea crisis levels as the supply and demand balance falls out of kilter, with traditional high...

NCFI sees sharp drop in July

The Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) averaged 1,183.7 points in July, marking a 20.5% decline month-on-month and a sharp 56.7% drop compared to July...

APM Terminals signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh

In a move aimed at transforming Andhra Pradesh into the “Logistics Hub of the East,” the Government of Andhra Pradesh, through the Andhra Pradesh...

Port NOLA cargo volumes climb in first half of 2025

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) reported continued growth in cargo volumes and trade activity in the first half of 2025, supported by...

Chittagong port yard capacity rises by 5,482 TEUs

Amid huge stockpile of boxes at the yards, the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) on Thursday announced addition of yard capacity by 5,482 TEUs reaching...

UNIKAI and AKQUINET modernise O’Swaldkai Terminal

UNIKAI, a subsidiary of HHLA, and IT provider AKQUINET have completed the AKIDU project, funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport, to digitalise break...

Luka Koper posts strong first-half 2025

Luka Koper Group delivered a solid performance in the first half of 2025, surpassing key financial targets despite a turbulent global trade environment. The...

ICTSI takes over Batam’s Batu Ampar Terminal

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has taken control of operations at the Batu Ampar Container Terminal in Batam through a 30-year concession. The deal...

CMA CGM launches Batam–Singapore xpress shuttle service

CMA CGM Indonesia has announced the launch of its new Batam Singapore Xpress (BSX) shuttle service, offering direct connections between Batam and Singapore with...

How AI Video Editors Are Changing the Game for YouTube Creators

YouTube has become one of the most competitive platforms for content creators, with millions of videos uploaded daily. To stand out, creators need high-quality...

Wärtsilä to power Rapid City grid

Wärtsilä will supply six dual-fuel 50DF engines, delivering a total of 99.6 MW, for a new power plant in Rapid City, South Dakota, operated...

Etihad Cargo expands winter Belly-Hold capacity

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has announced a major expansion to its winter schedule, significantly increasing belly-hold cargo capacity...

DCLI opens dedicated chassis area at Port Houston

Direct ChassisLink, Inc. (DCLI) has opened a new dedicated chassis area at Port Houston’s Bayport Terminal. The site gives motor carriers direct access to...

Sharpen TikTok Downloads and Reposts on CapCut PC

If you download TikTok videos to reshare elsewhere, you're not by yourself. Most creators, marketers, and users want to maintain their videos crisp and...

SANY accelerates smart equipment rollout

SANY is stepping up its shift to smart and low-carbon manufacturing. As part of its “Globalization, Digitalization, Decarbonization” strategy, the company is moving beyond...

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Marie Maersk ship still burning (updated)

The fire on the Maersk Triple-E ship Marie Maersk is still burning, although the flames appear to have been brought under control, the Danish...

ZIM reports financial results for Q2 2025

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. announced today its consolidated results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. For the second quarter of...

Global container volumes grow in first half of 2025

Despite turbulent trade conditions, global container volumes recorded steady growth in the first half of 2025. According to provisional figures from Container Trades Statistics, worldwide...

X-Press feeders joins CMA CGM’s Kilima service

X-Press Feeders will take slots on CMA CGM’s new Far East–East Africa Kilima service, following the cancellation of its previous allocation on the French...

Maersk restructures Far East–Bangladesh services

Maersk is adjusting the port rotations of its three Far East–Bangladesh services, according to DynaLiner. Although the sequence of ports will change, the overall coverage...

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APM Terminals signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh

In a move aimed at transforming Andhra Pradesh into the “Logistics Hub of the East,” the Government of Andhra Pradesh, through the Andhra Pradesh...

Port NOLA cargo volumes climb in first half of 2025

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) reported continued growth in cargo volumes and trade activity in the first half of 2025, supported by...

Shipping Titans: Top Container Handling Countries by TEU Volume

Global Giants Exposed: The 2024 Rankings Drop! The world's top container handling countries flexed their muscles in 2024, according to the DynaLiners Millionaires report. This...

US container imports from Asia grow in July

U.S. container imports from 10 major Asian economies reached 1.92 million TEUs in July, a 1.2% increase compared with the same month last year....

SeaLead chartering other ships to replace sanctioned vessels

Singapore-based SeaLead Shipping told Container News that it is in discussions to charter some post-Panamax container ships as it rebuilds its fleet after cancelling...

CEMS and GRSE launch Maritime Skill Development Programme in Kolkata

The Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding (CEMS) has inaugurated a new extension centre at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) in...

How AI Video Editors Are Changing the Game for YouTube Creators

YouTube has become one of the most competitive platforms for content creators, with millions of videos uploaded daily. To stand out, creators need high-quality...

TCP appoints new CEO

TCP, the company managing the Paranaguá Container Terminal, has appointed Jacky Song  new chief executive officer as of August 2025. The incoming CEO brings...

CMA CGM launches Batam–Singapore xpress shuttle service

CMA CGM Indonesia has announced the launch of its new Batam Singapore Xpress (BSX) shuttle service, offering direct connections between Batam and Singapore with...

Oceanbird appoints Amrit Kaur Bhullar as new CEO

Leadership Change in 2026Oceanbird has appointed Amrit Kaur Bhullar as CEO, starting January 1, 2026. She will guide the company as it moves from...

CN Photo Project: The Picture of the Month

Container News wants to thank you all for participating in the CN Photo Project. Among all the very beautiful photos we have received, the Container News team has chosen...
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Bunker indices extend modest decline

Global bunker indices tracked by Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) continued their moderate downward trend. The 380 HSFO index fell by US$3.35, moving closer to...
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