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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CMA CGM and X-Press Feeders add Corinto to Maya1 Service
CMA CGM and X-Press Feeders have included Corinto in the rotation of their intra–West Coast Central America Maya1 service. Corinto will continue to be served by Maya2 as well. The updated Maya1 itinerary now covers: Buenaventura, Corinto, Puerto Caldera, and back to Buenaventura, according to DynaLiners. If you liked this post, please consider donating5€10€20€50€ The […]
Central American port volumes rise in Q1 2025
Central American ports handled 3.65 million TEU in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 2% year-on-year increase. Source: DynaLiners Growth was driven by a strong 9% surge along the Pacific coast, led by Balboa (+8%) and Puerto Quetzal (+21%). However, gains were tempered by a 2% decline on the larger Caribbean side, where only […]
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Russian-linked tanker crew accused in Finland-Estonia undersea cable sabotage probe
Finnish authorities have formally accused senior officers aboard the Eagle S, an oil tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet, of criminal misconduct following significant damage to vital undersea infrastructure between Finland and Estonia late last year. The incident, which took place on December 25, 2024, involved the severing of the Estlink-2 power cable and communication […]