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INTERCARGO: Bulk carrier safety improves, but risks emerge
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (306+ words) According to the latest INTERCARGO report, bulk carrier safety continues to improve over the long term, but the risks facing seafarers are becoming increasingly complex. Groundings remain the leading cause of vessel losses, accounting for 41. 1% of cases. Most losses involved…...
Maersk unveils ISO container made in India " World Cargo News
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (154+ words) India takes a step forward in its box building ambitions as its Minister for Ports unveils first container built to ISO standards for global trade for Maersk Line. The Port of Galveston's new cargo berth officially entered service on 2 July,…...
Watch: APM Terminals Valencia removes oldest STS crane
1+ week, 1+ day ago (154+ words) APM Terminals Valencia has retired one of its oldest STS cranes as part of a modernisation programme aimed at improving operational efficiency and accommodating larger container vessels. Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port service businesses of Coapsa Control SL,…...
Higher operating costs lead SC Ports to close Leatherman terminal
1+ week, 4+ day ago (214+ words) World Cargo News Higher operating costs lead SC Ports to close Leatherman terminal SC Ports said it will "pause operations" at its Leatherman Terminal from 1 August, consolidating container volume at its Wando and North Charleston terminals. The port blamed the…...
Rhenus and COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers partner on project cargo and heavy-lift operations
2+ week, 2+ day ago (254+ words) Rhenus Group, "a global logistics and port operator, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mo U) with COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers to develop integrated logistics solutions at Rhenus Cuxport in Cuxhaven, Germany. Rhenus will contribute its Cuxhaven facilities, including terminals, warehouses,…...
DP World in "exclusive negotiation" for a US box terminal
3+ week, 3+ day ago (203+ words) 20 years after it abandoned a move to purchase the US terminal assets of P&O Ports, DP World is making a play for a US container terminal. The company has entered into an exclusive negotiation agreement for a long-term lease…...
Los Angeles "is humming" as box volume jumps 17%
3+ week, 3+ day ago (178+ words) Container throughput through the port of Los Angeles in May 2026 was up 17% year-on-year. Executive Director Gene Seroka cautioned that May 2025 was a relatively weak month as importers were rattled by tariff policy, but container demand remains resilient for the largest…...
Hapag-Lloyd readies ships for Hormuz transit as Iran-US deal raises hopes of reopening key shipping route
3+ week, 3+ day ago (470+ words) Hapag-Lloyd is preparing its ships to exit the Strait of Hormuz from this weekend as signals from Iran and the United States point towards a potential agreement that could ease tensions and pave the way for the reopening of one…...
Port of Koper takes delivery of new electric RTGs
3+ week, 3+ day ago (177+ words) Slovenia's Port of Koper has taken delivery of four new electric RTG cranes from Konecranes, which will replace older diesel units operating at its container yard. The collapse of the emissions control barge STAX 1 capture arm in June 2024 at the…...
New owner for Logistec's North American terminal network
3+ week, 4+ day ago (176+ words) USA-based Enstructure has announced the acquisition of LOGISTEC Marine Terminal Division, a deal that will nearly quadruple Enstructure's existing network of 22 marine terminals. After a long delay the Port of Coos Bay is ready to finalise a Grant Agreement with…...