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CMA CGM, Nike, and Gemadept have announced a new transportation solution that combines a battery-powered barge, charging infrastructure, and renewable electricity in Vietnam. According to CMA CGM's statement dated October 29, the route connects the Nike cargo delivery point in Ho Chi Minh City with the Gemalink deep-w…
The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), composed of 40 member states, will convene in London from November 2 to 6. According to the organization's announcement, the 138th session will commence on Monday, November 2, at 09:30 local time. A prominent agenda item concerning maritime transport is the…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that they decided to work together on the Black Sea grain corridor following his meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul on October 31. The statement was published on the official website of the Ukrainian presidency. Zelensky indicated that a significant…
The Indian Ocean Maritime Security Centre (MSCIO) announced that the Iranian fishing vessel Azini was hijacked by armed pirates on October 29 off the northeastern coast of Somalia. In the warning numbered 161/26 dated October 31, it was stated that the security situation of the crew is unknown. In the Centre's update,…
The M/T Listraum, constructed at the İÇDAŞ Shipyard, has been delivered to Utkilen Shipping AS. The Norwegian shipowner announced that the delivery took place on October 22. The development regarding the second tanker in the four-vessel newbuilding program was reported by Denizhaber.net on November 2. According to Utk…
The expansion investment of Autoport Port in the Izmit Gulf is currently on the agenda of international financial institutions. A project record from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), dated October 28, indicates the provision of a loan of up to $30 million to Autoport Port Operations Inc. Ad…
The Russian Ministry of Transport has opened a draft law to public consultation that aims to limit the entry of older vessels into the country's ports. The ministry's announcement on October 30 was reported by PortNews on November 1. The draft provides for a transitional period based on the validity of the classificat…
Applications for Port Exit Certificates for maritime vessels not subject to regulations can be made through cooperatives via the Port Management Information System. The letter from the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs, dated October 28, and the accompanying guidelines specify the conditions of the new applicati…
On the afternoon of November 1, a train collided with a semi-trailer truck at the South-Agigea Port in Constanța, Romania. According to information reported by public broadcaster Radio România Constanța from police and health authorities, the accident occurred near Gate 10 of the port. The Constanța County Police Insp…
According to navigation announcement number 779 published in the VTMIS system of the Bulgarian State Port Infrastructure Operator, four containers were observed on November 1 at 08:55 UTC. The warning covers the maritime area east of Burgas Bay. In two separate announcements published on the same day, another containe…
Spot rates on Asia-Europe trades have rebounded, ending a slide that began in July. Strong European demand has outweighed the extra capacity released by vessels returning to the Red Sea and Suez Canal route. Asia-to-Europe container spot rates fell steadily from July before bottoming out at the end of September. Since…
Hamburg port operator expects operating profit of EUR115-135 million as strike disruptions and terminal automation weigh on container throughput. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has lowered its 2026 earnings forecast for the second time in three months. The company now expects an operating profit of EUR115-135 …
The 2026 China Marine Economy Expo at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center features a venue illuminated in deep ocean blue. Under the theme 'Digital and Smart Ocean: Co-creating a Sustainable Future,' the expo spans 50,000 square meters and hosts more than 350 enterprises. Organizers expect 25,000 profess…
Vietnamese company Hateco and global port operator APM Terminals have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to study the development of a rail container terminal in Hai Phong and three additional rail freight sites across northern Vietnam. The preliminary investment is valued at US$3.5 billion. The planned facili…
Foshan's Shunde Rongqi Port Container Terminal will cease operations on 1 December 2026 as part of a strategic restructuring. Opened in 1987 as Shunde's first container terminal, the facility has played a significant role in the district's foreign trade for nearly 40 years. However, operational challenges and shifting…
Antong Holdings Co., Ltd. released its third-quarter 2026 results on 26 October. During the reporting period, the company recorded operating revenue of approximately RMB 2.368 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 10.01%, while net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company reached approximat…
According to international media reports, the Panama Canal Authority resumed temporary transit booking services for the Panamax locks on 21 October, having previously suspended the service due to water resource constraints. For vessels that had not secured a confirmed transit slot in advance, the resumption of tempora…
According to Shenzhen's municipal transportation authority, Shenzhen Port reached the 30 million TEU threshold three weeks ahead of its 2025 milestone. As of October 17, cumulative container throughput across the port stood at 30.1 million TEUs, representing year-on-year growth of 7.7%, with laden container volume ris…
Mediterranean Shipping Company, Pacific International Lines, and Evergreen Marine Corporation have each announced new route launches or port call optimizations targeting Southeast Asian trade lanes, with services spanning China to Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. The adjustments reflect sustained regional …
Declared as 'melamine tableware,' the containers revealed almost nothing but fireworks upon inspection. On 21 October, Shenzhen Customs intercepted two consecutive cases of undeclared fireworks in the export cargo channel, totalling 50.37 tonnes. This case serves as a further reminder that misdeclaring dangerous goods…
How reliable is container shipping right now, and what are the biggest factors impacting on-time performance? This week on News in Brief, Xeneta Chief Analyst Peter Sand joins us to unpack the latest schedule reliability data, explore how different carrier alliance strategies are performing, and examine the ongoing im…
Borderlands Mexico is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week in Borderlands Mexico: Cabotage enforcements threatening cross-border trucking; Nuevo León slashes Colombia Bridge toll fees 50% to boost cross-border trucking; and Walmart plans $400M…
Chart of the Week: Cass Freight Shipments Index, Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – USA SONAR : CFIS.USA, CTLI.USA The domestic freight market has been on a long-running rollercoaster since the start of the century. The Cass Freight Shipments Index (CFIS) and the Cass Truckload Linehaul Index (CTLI) show how each cycle h…
İstikbal: Signing an agreement in the Eastern Mediterranean does not end the field; it is necessary to produce consent. International maritime law expert Dr. Captain Cahit İstikbal evaluated Turkey's call for a maritime jurisdiction agreement with Egypt on Habertürk TV's HT 360 program with Dilek Gül. According to İst…
The drone attacks in the Black Sea, the congestion in tanker supply, and the increasing demand in global maritime transportation are keeping the costs of transporting Russian oil to India at record levels. The freight rate for Suezmax tankers has reached $30 million for a single voyage, while the transportation cost p…
The Japanese classification society ClassNK has published the second edition of its Cyber Security Management System Guidelines for ship owners and operators. The new regulation aims to protect the digital systems of ships, prepare for cyber attacks, and ensure compliance with international standards during audit proc…
Sanmar Shipyards has delivered its fifth tugboat as part of a 23-year collaboration with VTC S.A., one of Bulgaria's major port operators. According to a statement made by Sanmar on October 30, 2026, the tugboat named KASTRITSI will operate at the Port of Varna on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast under its new ownership. Ba…
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), one of the world's long-established maritime professional organizations, has elected a woman as president for the first time in its 115-year history. Natalia Margioli-Komninou, an experienced figure in the Greek maritime sector, has also become the first Greek president of…
The French Ministry of Defense's General Directorate of Armament (DGA) has awarded a contract to Piriou Shipyard for the construction of 16 new generation RP30NG type tugboats to renew the French Navy's port support fleet. As announced on October 29, 2026, it has been confirmed that the first four tugboats will be bui…
A strong VLCC market this year is boosting Suezmax Tanker demand. Suezmax sales activity has picked up considerably in recent months, with sales so far this year up 35%, reaching 124 sales compared to 92 sales over the same period last year. Buyers have continued to transact even as values have climbed, pointing to st…