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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…
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…
International strikes and protests have begun, covering 113 ports in 22 countries worldwide. Actions organized against arms shipments and the loss of seafarers' lives in war zones have disrupted cargo operations and ferry services in many countries, particularly Greece. Global maritime trade faced a significant challe…
A Panama-flagged oil tanker named LOUISE 1 experienced a serious security incident in the Strait of Hormuz due to the explosion of two explosives placed on its hull. The tanker, which caught fire in the engine room, temporarily lost its maneuverability. It was reported that the crew is safe and the vessel has resumed …
Tengrinews.kz — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has concluded his visit to the Republic of Türkiye, citing Akorda. The Press Service of the President of Kazakhstan released footage from the Ankara airport. On October 30, the Head of State was seen off by Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat and other Turkish officials. View this p…
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan has identified the cities with the highest air pollution levels for September 2026. The data was provided by Kazhydromet. In September, specialists assessed air quality across 69 settlements in the country. According to the monitoring results: 2 settlements recorded very high pollution level…
Tengrinews.kz — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), citing Akorda. The meeting took place in Turkey, where the President of Kazakhstan arrived for an official visit on October 28. During his speech at the OTS summit, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan pl…
Türkiye has invited bids to rehabilitate and electrify the railway between Divriği and the Georgian border, part of its section of the Middle Corridor. The work is divided into three lots that should greatly increase capacity on the route. Proposals are due on 22 December. Türkiye published the tender notice earlier t…
The Port of Gothenburg has almost doubled the storage capacity of its Arken Intermodal Terminal. It did so without expanding the site. By rebuilding one of the terminal’s through tracks, about 4,000 square metres of handling space for trailers and other units has been freed up. The Swedish Port of Gothenburg announced…
Tengrinews.kz — Residents of Astana and Almaty can expect mostly dry weather in late October and early November. While no precipitation is forecast for either city, temperatures will vary: Almaty is expected to see highs of +16°C, while Astana will turn colder by Monday. Weather Outlook for Astana On Saturday, October…
Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the importance of utilizing the "Organization of Turkic States Plus" format to further strengthen cooperation, citing the Akorda press service. "To enhance our organization’s prestige, it would be a right and just decision to view Russia's intentions favorably…
Tengrinews.kz — Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has called on American billionaire Elon Musk to stop trolling following a massive cyberattack on the platform. "Bad time to troll" The exchange was sparked by an emoji Musk posted on X under a screenshot of an old statement by Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the now-ban…
Tengrinews.kz — At the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined Kazakhstan's vision for the future of the association. According to him, the OTS should not transform into a military alliance; instead, member states should focus on strengthening coop…
Tengrinews.kz — President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, speaking at the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and called for an end to such actions, citing the Akorda press service. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted the significance of the opening of the Organizati…
TUZLA, TÜRKİYE — Sanmar Shipyards has delivered a new harbour tug to long-standing Bulgarian partner VTC S.A., marking the fifth tugboat delivered to the operator since the two companies began working together in 2003.Renamed KASTRITSI by her new owners, the tug will join VTC’s fleet in the Black Sea port of Varna, wh…
The verification of seafarers' competency certificates continues to be a significant time loss for companies and personnel management units in the global maritime sector. A new study revealed that checking a single seafarer's documents can take up to two hours, emphasizing the need to transition to internationally val…