15 ‘Cargoes of Concern’ that pose elevated maritime safety risks
Recent maritime incidents have shown that it is not only classified dangerous goods that pose serious risks to vessel and supply chain safety.. This conclusion is supported by insights drawn from multiple sources, including claims history of leading freight insurers, carriers, and data from the International Cargo Handling Co-ordination Association (ICHCA International) to the IMO, […]
ANL adjusts port rotation for MYNY service ahead of vessel replacement
ANL has announced a change in the port rotation for voyage MYNY 236N/237S due to internal operational requirements, ahead of the vessel’s phase-out in Asia. The MYNY will be replaced by the ANL FRANKSTON 001S/001N, which is scheduled to call at Pusan with an estimated time of arrival on 18 July 2025. The schedule will […]
Maersk revises peak season surcharge for F5W trade
Maersk revised Peak Season Surcharge for the F5W trade route, applicable to dry, special, and reefer containers, effective 1 July 2025. The surcharge applies to cargo originating from China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, the Philippines, Brunei, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea, and destined for Jawaharlal Nehru (India), Mundra (India), […]
Port Houston partners with DSP for major EDI and database support project
DSP, through its US branch DSP America, has entered into a key agreement with Port Houston to provide critical processing and maintenance support for the port’s Electronic Data Interchange messaging and database systems. This partnership highlights DSP’s specialization in terminal operations technology and supports Port Houston’s ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency and sustainability across its […]
Salvors move Wan Hai 503 away from Indian coast
The container ship Wan Hai 503, which suffered a serious fire on 9 June, has now been towed westwards away from Indian waters, after a joint effort by the Indian navy and salvors appointed by Wan Hai. The 4,520 TEU ship was sailing from Colombo to India’s Nhava Sheva port when an underdeck explosion occurred. […]
OptimaLINE Reefer sales break 20,000-unit mark
Carrier Transicold reports that global sales of its OptimaLINE container refrigeration unit have topped 20,000 since the product’s commercial launch in September 2024,evidence of rising demand for high-efficiency, low-emission cold-chain technology. Carrier Transicold is a business of Carrier Global Corporation, a leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions. The OptimaLINE design pairs a variable-speed scroll […]
Gulf shipping braces as Israeli strikes on Iran rattle trade artery
Gulf region is again on high alert as reported Israeli strikes on senior Iranian military and nuclear officials have jolted Gulf shipping, raising fears that the war between the two rivals could spill onto the sea lanes. Intelligence firm Windward logged 158 cargo vessels either anchored or creeping at low speed inside Iran’s exclusive economic […]
Container trade increase in April
According to the latest provisional figures from Container Trade Statistics, worldwide container throughput in April 2025 rose 5.8% year-on-year according to DynaLiners. Source: DynaLiners Volumes increased on 32 trade lanes and fell on 17. Export routes overall expanded, but North American import traffic recorded the only pronounced contraction. Route-by-route highlights: Far East-to-North America exports slipped […]
Cosco expands CV3 Service
Cosco Shipping Lines has extended its China–Vietnam CV3 service to include Da Nang and Sihanoukville (Cambodia). With a second vessel added to the rotation, the service now operates weekly, calling at Yangpu, Ho Chi Minh City, Sihanoukville, Da Nang, and returning to Yangpu. If you liked this post, please consider donating5€10€20€50€ The post Cosco expands […]
New quay crane tips over at Tuas Port during delivery
At approximately 1:20 p.m. on 15 June 2025, a newly delivered quay crane tipped over at a non-operational berth at Tuas Port. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and initial assessments indicate no damage to nearby port equipment or infrastructure. All operational berths at PSA Singapore remain fully accessible, with port operations and ongoing development […]