CMA CGM announces surcharges from China to West Africa
French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) effective from 25 December 2024, until further notice. This surcharge applies to cargo originating from North China and destined for the West Africa North Range, which includes Liberia, Senegal, Mauritania, Gambia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, Cape Verde, and Sao […]
New ESG digital tool introduced in Abu Dhabi
The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), under the Department of Municipalities and Transport, and Abu Dhabi Maritime, a division of AD Ports Group, has introduced MARSDNA—an innovative digital solution developed by Maqta Technologies Group to support maritime sector stakeholders in achieving their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives. This cutting-edge tool offers an intuitive […]
Record cruise season for Port of Bilbao
The 2024 cruise season at the Port of Bilbao in Spain commenced on 5 April, marking a record-breaking year with the arrival and departure of 81 cruise ships. These vessels, ranging from 126 to 348 meters in length, collectively carried approximately 140,000 passengers. This season surpassed the previous year with one additional ship docking at […]
ONE upgrades Baltic Bridge Express service
Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced a significant enhancement to its BBX (Baltic Bridge Express) service, aiming to provide expanded port coverage. In particular, the port rotation of the BBX service will be Rotterdam (Netherlands) ➔ Klaipeda (Lithuania) ➔ Riga (Latvia) ➔ Tallinn (Estonia) ➔ Kotka (Finland) ➔ Rotterdam (Netherlands). Furthermore, the upgraded service will begin […]
Container freight rates out of India continue to weaken amid persistent demand woes
Container freight rates on major headhaul trades out of India have continued to drop in November amid export demand growth challenges, according to an analysis of market data by Container News. On the westbound India-Europe trade, average spot rates for loads from West India [Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)/Nhava Sheva or Mundra Port] to Felixstowe/London Gateway […]
COSCO Shipping boosts Transatlantic services
COSCO Shipping announced an upgrade to its Trans-Atlantic service suite, effective February 2025. COSCO SHIPPING Lines will operate a comprehensive and sophisticated four-loop Trans-Atlantic service between North Europe and North America. This enhancement ensures more reliable transit times and tailored services for North Europe to North America’s East Coast, North, South, and Gulf markets. It […]
2024 Maritime Sector Review: Most Important Shifts and Developments in Global Shipping
As 2024 nears its end, the maritime sector has been marked by numerous significant events that have shaped the landscape of global shipping. Container News has identified several pivotal incidents with geopolitical undertones that influenced the industry’s dynamics over the year: This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! […]
Singapore OSV player Vallianz hit by cyber attack
Singapore OSV owner and operator Vallianz has been hit by a cyberattack that has allowed an unknown party unauthorised access to the company’s servers. Upon discovering the ransomware incident, the firm – and its parent company Rawabi Holding Company Limited – took immediate action to identify, contain, and address the incident with the help of […]
Port of Amsterdam to ban open-loop scrubbers from 1 January
Starting on 1 January 2025, the Port of Amsterdam will enforce a restriction on using open-loop scrubbers for seagoing vessels, contributing to a cleaner aquatic environment. Open-loop scrubbers discharge polluted wash water directly into the harbour, contaminating water and soil. A scrubber, or “exhaust gas washer,” is a system installed in ship funnels to reduce […]
Singfar lines up LNG bunker newbuilds in China
Singfar Group is set to expand its fleet with up to four LNG bunker vessel newbuilds. Newbuilding sources have linked the Singapore-based owner to a deal at CSSC Guangzhou Wenchong Shipbuilding for two 20,000 cu m units, with an option for an additional pair. No price tag has been placed for the firmed-up vessels expected […]