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The 115,000 DWT LIPSI tanker, which was delivered from a shipyard in China only six weeks ago, became the target of unidentified munitions while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, operated by Greek shipowner George Prokopiou's Dynacom company, sustained damage in its engine room and began to drift, l…
A maritime accident involving the chemical tanker XANTHIA and two cargo ships, HAV FRAKT and BERGFJORD, occurred off the coast of Ålesund, Norway, resulting in damage to all three vessels. It was reported that none of the 30 people on board were injured, while it was announced that the BERGFJORD began taking on water …
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure is implementing a new application for the Port Exit Document (PED) procedures for non-ordinance maritime vessels. With the new regulation, if boat owners grant authorization, applications for the port exit document can be directly carried out by the cooperatives they are me…
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) reported a sharp increase in profit for the first half of fiscal year 2026, supported by improved earnings from Ocean Network Express (ONE). Operating revenue reached JPY602 billion during the six months ending 30 September 2026. This was up 20.3% from JPY500.5 billion in the same period…
Russia's drone attacks on Ukrainian ports and commercial vessels have resulted in casualties in the Black Sea. In an attack targeting a bulk carrier operated by a Ukrainian company off the coast of Chornomorsk, one sailor lost their life, while three others were injured. The attack has once again raised concerns about…
In the Bodrum district of Muğla, the 26-meter-long Turkish-flagged motor yacht HEMDEMİM experienced a mechanical failure during anchoring maneuvers off Bodrum Castle and collided with the rocks of the breakwater due to the influence of the wind. The yacht, which was being towed to deeper waters, quickly took on water …
The Bulgarian government is looking to put more grain on freight trains amid worries concerning the recent attack on Black Sea ports. Around five million tonnes of Bulgarian wheat risk remaining unsold, with vessels refusing to use the countries’ ports to avoid risk of being bombed. Sofia’s ministries of transport and…
Türkiye is not exactly known for having a bustling and thriving rail freight industry. Regardless, its rail sector seems to be on a modest growth trajectory with major infrastructure projects and a recently liberalised market. RailFreight.com spoke with the country’s first private operator, Körfez Ulaştırma, about its…
Stock value at record $206.23 intraday post-interims. Quarterly revenue up 42%, operating profit up 55%. A freight market delivering disruption, scarcity, and an AI infrastructure boom. Expeditors’ new chief executive has produced extraordinary results – however, the real test may be what happens when the market stops…
Hapag-Lloyd aims to increase its annual container transport volume in Africa to 1.7 million TEU by 2030, as the German shipping company continues to expand its operations across the continent. (function () { var id = 'div-gpt-ad-article-inline-' + Math.random().toString(36).slice(2, 10); var holder = document.createEl…
It’s proving very difficult to clear the 23 October Barking derailment. The intermodal freight train that came off the rails, blocking the East London station, has done more damage than originally estimated. Recovery and restoration, according to stakeholders, will take until at least next week. However, 10 November i…
Ocean Network Express (ONE) reported a net profit of US$1.32 billion for the second quarter of FY2026, up from US$285 million in the same period last year. Revenue increased to US$6.27 billion from US$4.46 billion, supported by higher cargo volumes and stronger freight rates. EBITDA more than doubled to US$1.99 billio…
The price of Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude oil has declined by $3.05, or 2.62%, compared with the previous indicator, reaching $113.45 per barrel on a CIF basis at Italy's Augusta port.
Russia’s hold on the Northern Sea Route is unchanged, but the new strategy exposes Europe’s leverage at the corridor’s western end. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Remember Me Lost your password? Don't have an account? Register The post Why Europe shifts its strat…
Container throughput at Pier I of the Port of Piraeus returned to growth during the third quarter of 2026, despite remaining significantly lower across the first nine months of the year. Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) said third-quarter throughput at Pier I increased by 0.3%, or 524 TEUs, compared with the same period i…
CMA CGM and Maersk both treat disruption as a chance to lock in position, but they look for protection in very different places. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Remember Me Lost your password? Don't have an account? Register The post Explainer: CMA CGM and Maersk’…
The short answer C.H. Robinson is the largest freight brokerage in North America, with $11.56 billion in 2025 gross brokerage revenue, followed by Total Quality Logistics (TQL) at $7.36 billion and J.B. Hunt at $7.08 billion, according to the Transport Topics 2026 Top Freight Brokerage Firms list . This guide compares…
Swire Shipping will increase its Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS) across several international and Pacific trades. The revised rates will apply to shipments with a Bill of Lading dated on or after 15 November 2026. (function () { var id = 'div-gpt-ad-article-inline-' + Math.random().toString(36).slice(2, 10); var hold…
Guangzhou Nansha Phase IV fully automated terminal has officially commenced foreign trade vessel operations, marking a substantive advance for the first purpose-built fully automated terminal in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area within the domain of international trade. The operation not only validated th…
T.S. Lines has released unaudited operating data for the first three quarters of 2026, revealing revenue of approximately USD 1.13 billion - a year-on-year increase of 17.2%. Key operating metrics showed a divergence between volume and rate performance: carried volume for the period reached 1.181 million TEU, a decrea…
COSCO SHIPPING Lines' 'Orient Elegance' recently completed its maiden call at Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT), with a green methanol bunkering ceremony held concurrently. Recognised as the world's largest methanol dual-fuel container vessel and a benchmark of Chinese advanced manufacturing, the ship h…
Spain's Boluda Shipping has agreed to acquire Samskip, the Dutch-headquartered multimodal transport operator. The transaction encompasses 32 container vessels and 18 routes, and upon completion, it will establish a short-sea corridor linking Northern Europe to the Iberian Peninsula, forming a short-sea shipping networ…
APM Terminals, the port and terminal arm of the Maersk Group, has moved on two fronts in Africa, reinforcing its position across the continent's most strategically significant trade corridors. The company has signed a concession agreement with the Tanger Med Port Authority in Morocco to expand capacity and extend the …
Brazil's Receita Federal recently conducted 'Operacao Play Fake' at the Port of Rio de Janeiro, seizing nine containers from China across two inspection rounds, encompassing approximately 135 tonnes of goods with an estimated value of 63 million Brazilian reais. The operation was not a random spot check; rather, it wa…
Maersk has announced that the vessel Spirit of Melbourne , deployed on its OCEANIA service, has been renamed TW Vijay . The name change took effect on 27 October 2026 following a change in the vessel’s ownership. Maersk did not identify the new owner or announce any related changes to the vessel’s deployment or OCEANI…
Hai Phong's seaport system handled 182.4 million tons of cargo in the first 10 months of 2026. That is a 12.11% increase over the same period last year. The volume represents 76.6% of the annual plan, which gives the city's port services a strong foundation as they enter the critical final stretch of the year. The res…
OOCL announced the launch of its new China Indonesia Service (CIS4). The service strengthens connectivity between North and South China and Indonesia. CIS4 will begin operations on November 22, 2026, providing direct connections between Qingdao, Shanghai, Nansha, Jakarta, and Surabaya. Headquartered in Hong Kong and p…
Maersk has temporarily restricted bookings and adjusted cargo flows to Khor Fakkan, Fujairah, and selected Upper Gulf destinations. The Copenhagen-based container shipping and integrated logistics group cited continued disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and congestion at regional ports. Under the revised arrangeme…
CMA CGM, Nike, and Gemadept have officially launched a new fully electric barge solution in Vietnam. The project is designed to reduce the carbon footprint of inland transportation and to support Nike's efforts to decarbonize its supply chain. CMA CGM has operated in Vietnam since 2006. It runs 29 weekly mainline serv…