China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway construction making progress
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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…
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…
Gävle Hamn AB has signed a new 25-year agreement with VAROPreem Sverige, giving both parties long-term stability and predictability. The agreement covers land for terminal operations and sets the framework for VAROPreem’s long-term use of the port’s land, facilities and infrastructure. It builds on a partnership that …
A new rail connection between Haparanda and the Port of Gothenburg will launch on 5 November, giving Finnish and northern Swedish industry a way to consolidate cargo in Haparanda before onward transport to global markets. For cargo moving from Oulu to Asia, the solution is expected to cut transit time by eight days co…
Wärtsilä has completed engine conversions on three LNG carriers operated by Chevron Transport Corporation, marking the first phase of a project aimed at reducing methane emissions from LNG-powered vessels. (function () { var id = 'div-gpt-ad-article-inline-' + Math.random().toString(36).slice(2, 10); var holder = docu…
Ryder System has acquired Efficiency Enterprises, expanding its truck rental, leasing and maintenance network across the eastern United States. The acquisition closed on 1 November 2026. As a result, Ryder adds six facilities across Florida, New York, Maryland and Delaware. (function () { var id = 'div-gpt-ad-article-…
Abu Dhabi’s new export push widens its Hormuz bypass into a bid to control the whole journey of a barrel, and makes Fujairah the place where that ambition will be tested. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Remember Me Lost your password? Don't have an account? Regist…
The curve of the Dubai benchmark is showing signs that rising oil flows from the Middle East are exceeding demand for the first time since early July, when the three-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire allowed millions of barrels to leave unhindered the Strait of Hormuz. Physical flows have been gradually rising for the past two…
Hanwha Defense USA has secured its first US Navy shipbuilding contract after being selected by TOTE Services to construct a Medium Landing Ship (LSM) at Hanwha Philly Shipyard. (function () { var id = 'div-gpt-ad-article-inline-' + Math.random().toString(36).slice(2, 10); var holder = document.createElement('div'); ho…
Contships Logistics reported a profit of US$33.3 million for the first nine months of 2026, supported by high fleet utilisation and firm charter rates. Revenue reached US$129.8 million during the period, while cash generated by vessel operations totalled US$43.8 million. (function () { var id = 'div-gpt-ad-article-inl…
KONGSBERG has launched two new sonar systems designed to improve underwater surveillance, navigation and the protection of critical maritime infrastructure. The Norwegian technology group introduced the Aegir17 and Aegir57N, expanding its Aegir Subsea Situational Awareness (SSA) family to three commercially available …
Italy’s draft budget law for 2027 allocated €5.43 billion to the national rail network over the next two years. The funds will be sent to infrastructure manager RFI, with the Terzo Valico project getting the largest share of the funds with €1.6 billion. According to article 77 of the bill, the ‘Services’ part of the p…
The Port of Hueneme is developing a new container export initiative targeting agricultural shipments from California to Asian markets, as the port seeks to diversify cargo activity following a decline in automobile volumes. (function () { var id = 'div-gpt-ad-article-inline-' + Math.random().toString(36).slice(2, 10);…
The Gemini Cooperation’s latest return to the Suez Canal raises a question that goes beyond sailing distances: how much flexibility can Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd gain as they rebuild a network originally operated around the Cape of Good Hope? The partners’ decision to reroute their India–Europe IOS/ME1 service through th…
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are planning a joint intermodal terminal at the Baku International Sea Trade Port. In addition, the two countries want to launch regular high-capacity ferry services between the ports of Alat and Kuryk, dubbed “Superferry” in Azerbaijan. Both projects target freight on the Middle Corridor. Th…
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have signed two agreements to develop transport and logistics connections across the Caspian Sea, including a proposed ferry system and an intermodal cargo terminal at the Port of Baku. The agreements were signed during a meeting between Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund Samruk-Kazyna and Az…
Saudi Aramco beat analyst estimates of its third-quarter profit as higher crude oil and fuel prices offset the impact of oil supply disruptions due to attacks on its assets. The Saudi state oil giant on Tuesday reported an adjusted net income of $31.2 billion for the third quarter, up from $28.6 billion for the same p…
The opening of Portugal’s new Évora–Caia line has slipped once again, this time to 2028, and the first casualty is already known. MSC has reportedly suspended the daily Medway freight service between the port of Sines and Seville, taking around 50,000 containers a year to a Spanish port instead. “Unfortunately, we fou…
German shipowner Ernst Russ has sold another feeder containership, continuing to trim its older boxship exposure while building up its tanker and multipurpose fleet. The Frankfurt-listed company has confirmed the sale of the 2007-built, 803 teu Mirror, without disclosing the buyer and price. The vessel is expected to …
Greek feeder containership owner Contships Logistics has secured two new charter deals with CMA CGM and Ocean Network Express (ONE), adding contracted employment as it prepares for an extensive fleet renewal programme. The Nikolas Pateras-led company disclosed in its third-quarter earnings report that the Contship Sky…
Maersk is launching a block train between Haparanda, on the Swedish–Finnish border, and APM Terminals Gothenburg. The service offers businesses in Finland and Northern Sweden an alternative to the conventional feeder route across the Baltic Sea. The first train is scheduled for 5 November. Logistics giant Maersk is ta…
Descartes Systems Group has integrated its MacroPoint Advanced Ocean Visibility solution with two SAP transportation platforms, providing shippers with improved container tracking and multimodal shipment visibility. (function () { var id = 'div-gpt-ad-article-inline-' + Math.random().toString(36).slice(2, 10); var hol…
The first train has run on the reinstated Limerick-Foynes Freight Line, ahead of the 2027 restoration of rail access to Ireland’s Port of Foynes. The two-car passenger unit operated during testing over a public holiday weekend at the end of October. It was the first train to traverse the route since its decommissionin…
European countries should hand over their old but operational locomotives to Ukraine, the Polish operator Laude Smart Intermodal argues. In turn, Europe could renew its fleet with new locomotives financed with EU aid. Ukraine has lost over 600 locomotives due to Russian attacks, while Polish companies retain several h…
A surprisingly wet October has brought much-needed relief to the Panama Canal, with Gatun Lake recovering to near its historical average despite warnings that a powerful El Niño could trigger another prolonged drought. New research from Ursa Shipbrokers, drawing on Panama Canal Authority data, shows Gatun Lake average…
AD Ports Group has appointed Dr. Afif Saif Al Yafei as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, who has led the company since 2014. (function () { var id = 'div-gpt-ad-article-inline-' + Math.random().toString(36).slice(2, 10); var holder = document.createElement('div'); holde…
Α Chinese coast guard ship off Taiwan’s east coast broadcast a short radio message: it was carrying out law enforcement, and help was available if anyone needed it. 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…
Global container freight rates presented a mixed picture in the latest weekly assessments, with the NYSHEX Freight Index (NYFI) recording increases across all five monitored trade lanes while Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI) and the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) declined. The contrasting movements were particularly…