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PD Ports appoints new CEO
22+ hour, 35+ min ago (320+ words) PD Ports has announced that Paul Foreman, currently Chief Operating Officer, will become Chief Executive Officer on September 1, 2026, succeeding Frans Calje following a competitive recruitment process. Calje will step down after almost ten years as CEO and more than 18 years…...
WSC concerned over continuation of forced shipment of unmanifested empty containers at Chittagong Port
22+ hour, 36+ min ago (140+ words) Container News To provide the best experiences, we and our partners use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us and our partners to process personal data such as browsing behavior…...
Container ship orders continue as owners expand feeder fleets
22+ hour, 38+ min ago (193+ words) According to Dynaliners, several shipowners have placed new feeder vessel orders or converted existing options into firm contracts, highlighting continued investment in the sub-2, 000 TEU container ship segment despite growing global orderbooks. Greek shipowner Goldenport has ordered three 1, 800 TEU container…...
Georgia Ports Authority appoints new President
1+ day, 57+ min ago (212+ words) Kevin Price has officially assumed the position of President of the Georgia Ports Authority, effective July 1, 2026. His appointment follows the announcement made on February 10, 2026, that Price would join GPA reporting to CEO Griff Lynch. The transition plan calls for Price…...
Port of Los Angeles formalises relationship with Shenzhen and Yantian
1+ day, 58+ min ago (287+ words) Container News The Port of Los Angeles has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Yantian International Container Terminals and Shenzhen Port Group, establishing a formal sister port relationship with Shenzhen and providing a structured framework for cooperation in sustainable trade,…...
Mombasa's next test isn't containers it's fuel
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (119+ words) Container News To provide the best experiences, we and our partners use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us and our partners to process personal data such as browsing behavior…...
Maersk returns MECL service to Suez Canal route
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (198+ words) Maersk has announced that its MECL service will return to the trans-Suez route via the Red Sea, following the successful transit of Majestic Maersk and the earlier structural changes to its AE15 service. Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd return AE15 service to Suez route…...
Latvian ports implement unified digital transformation project
2+ day, 34+ min ago (312+ words) The software development phase of Latvia's large-scale port cooperation project, Digital Transformation of Port Management, was completed at the end of May, creating for the first time a unified digital platform integrating the core operational processes, geospatial data and digital…...
Heidmar expands ship management business with QShipping acquisition
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (181+ words) Heidmar Maritime Holdings has completed the acquisition of QShipping B. V. , strengthening its ship management operations and expanding its presence in Europe. The acquisition, became effective on 1 July 2026, adds nine vessels to Heidmar's managed fleet and establishes operating bases in the Netherlands…...
U. S. container imports remain resilient despite trade uncertainty
3+ day, 10+ min ago (235+ words) U. S. containerized imports remained resilient in June 2026, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and tariff uncertainty, according to the latest Descartes Global Shipping Report. Total import volumes reached 2. 40 million TEUs, down 1. 2% from May but 8. 2% higher than June 2025, reflecting the typical seasonal slowdown. For…...