Wan Hai commences new service connecting India, Vietnam and Thailand
Taiwanese ocean carrier Wan Hai Lines is set to launch its new Tamil Nadu – Thailand Express (TTX) service on 20 April, enhancing direct connectivity between Vietnam, Thailand, and East India. The TTX service will be operated by four container vessels, each with a capacity of 2,200 TEUs, providing a fixed 28-day round-trip schedule. The […]
PIL strengthens West Coast South America service
Singaporean ocean carrier Pacific International Lines (PIL) has decided to enhance its West Coast South America Service 6 (WS6), aiming to expand its coverage in that region. The WS6 coverage will now include a weekly direct call at the port of Ensenada in Mexico and a switch of the Chilean terminal call from Valparaíso to […]
Global container ports see growth, led by strong traffic from China, US and South Asia
The world’s 30 busiest container ports recorded a 7% growth in volumes in 2024, boosted by increased traffic from China, the United States and South Asia, according to Alphaliner. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Remember Me Lost your password? Don’t have an account? Register If you […]
APM Terminals buys Panama Canal Railway Company
Maersk-owned port operating firm APM Terminals has acquired the Panama Canal Railway Company (PCRC) from Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and the Lanco Group/Mi‑Jack. PCRC, which has been a 50/50 joint venture between CPKC subsidiary Kansas City Southern and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack since its formation in 1998, operates a 76-km (47-mile) single-line railway adjacent to the […]
Shipping Industry Braces for Key Tariff Decisions
President Trump has scheduled a Wednesday (April 2) Rose Garden event for his tariff plan unveiling, and among the things that seem destined to remain extremely uncertain right up to the last minute is whether the tariffs announced will be effective immediately or on some future date. And though Trump says he’s decided on a […]
Saipem rakes in $720m for work in Middle East and Guyana
Italian offshore engineering and construction giant Saipem has won two brand new contracts worth approximately $720m. The first contract encompasses the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation activities for the repair of damaged subsea pipelines for an unnamed major client in the Middle East. The duration of the project is expected to last three years. The […]
HD KSOE confirms Angolan suezmax orders
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has firmed up a deal with Sonangol for a pair of suezmax tanker newbuildings. The shipbuilding intermediate holding company of HD Hyundai said in a filing the Angola state-controlled oil company is paying $176m to see the 157,000 dwt duo delivered by end-May 2027. Splash reported the […]
Alfa Laval expands its portfolio with NRG Marine acquisition
Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of UK-based NRG Marine, a provider of ultrasonic anti-fouling technology for marine, oil-and-gas and industrial applications. This move strengthens Alfa Laval’s capabilities toward enhancing energy efficiency and operational performance while reducing costs and extending asset lifespan. With the addition of ultrasonic anti-fouling technology, Alfa Laval will enable its customers […]
Maersk applies PSS from North China and South Korea to India and Pakistan
Danish ocean carrier Maersk is implementing a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for the scope of North China and South Korea to India (Jawaharlal Nehru, Mundra, and Pipavav) and Pakistan. Effective from 15 April and valid until further notice, the PSS amount will be as follows: Origin Destination Container Size Currency All Containers North China and […]
Top 10 Singapore-Flagged Vessel Owners and Operator
Veson Nautical shined a spotlight on the Singaporean fleet, including live, launched, and on-order vessels, and dived into the top 10 owners of Singaporean flagged vessels, the top 10 Singapore-based operators, and the top 10 Singaporean beneficial owners. A.P. Moller – Maersk currently leads the Singapore flagged fleet with 119 vessels in its books, with […]