Seaboard Marine has recently announced the return of direct, weekly service to and from Savannah, Georgia, to strengthen supply chains across the U.S. Southeast, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The first northbound sailing arrived in Savannah on January 7th, after departing from Colombia with stops in Cartagena, Barranquilla, Santa Marta, and Rio Haina, Dominican Republic. Piero Buitano, Senior Vice President, said, “With the return of Savannah calls, Seaboard Marine contin

Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) has signed an agreement with Imetame Group to invest in 50% of the shares in Imetame Logística Porto (ILP) – a joint venture focusing on container terminal operations. Under the agreement, both partners will develop and operate the new “Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz” container terminal that will serve as a modern transshipment and gateway port facility. The terminal, located in Aracruz in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, is expected t

The Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani” has signed a land lease contract with the Arabian Chemical Terminals Ltd. (ACT) to establish storage tanks for the handling and export of chemical and petrochemical products at Jubail Commercial Port. The project represents an investment exceeding SAR 500 million and covers an area of 49,000 square meters, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and increased port capacity, in line with the objectives of the National Transport and Lo

Maersk has inaugurated its new depot in Manzanillo, Mexico marking a strategic investment of over USD15 million to reinforce the nation’s logistics network. Situated just 5 km from Manzanillo Port—the country’s busiest gateway handling nearly half of Mexico’s containerized cargo—the facility underscores Maersk’s long-term commitment to driving trade growth and supply chain resilience. Spanning 31,000 square meters, the facility is designed to help reduce first- and last-mile

DP World has launched a new 36-hour maritime service between Dubai’s Mina Rashid and Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port, providing a faster alternative to overland trucking and accommodating up to 145 accompanied trailers per sailing. The service was inaugurated at Mina Rashid with the official welcome of  DP World Express -   the dedicated RoRo vessel operating the new route. The vessel has recently undergone upgrades at Drydocks World and is scheduled to begin operations in December 2025

DP World recently announced the unification of its Marine Services brands, Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics, under a single DP World brand, strengthening its position as a fully integrated global logistics provider. The businesses will now operate as:  ·       Shipping Solutions (formerly Unifeeder) ·       Multimodal Solutions (formerly P&O Ferrymasters) ·       Maritime Solutions (formerly P&O Maritime Logistics) Over the coming months, these legacy br

MSC has announced a significant upgrade to its NWC‑USA‑SAWC service with a new direct call at Bilbao, Spain, providing exporters in the city’s hinterland and northern Spain seamless access to major markets in the Caribbean, Central America, and the West Coast of South America. In addition, MSC is launching the Canada Express Service, a new connection from Northern Spain to Canada, designed to deliver unparalleled transit times and guarantee space and equipment on all departur

MSC has recently announced a significant upgrade to its NWC-USA-SAWC service with a new direct call at Bilbao, Spain. This strategic addition is designed to give exporters in the city’s hinterland and northern Spain seamless access to major markets in the Caribbean, Central America and the West Coast of South America. Supporting a variety of sectors – in particular plywood, raw materials, food and beverages and many others – the enhanced service is unique to the market and ma

The Suez Canal Authority and A.P.Moller-Maersk Group have announced in a joint press release the commencement of the return of vessels affiliated to the Group to transiting through the Suez Canal as of early next December as a precursor to the full-capacity return. This came after the bilateral discussions between both parties which have culminated in signing the strategic partnership agreement. Adm. Ossama Rabiee, Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal, and Mr. Vin

MSC is delighted to announce an upgrade to its Iroko service with a new direct call at Cape Town. This strategic enhancement provides a direct connection between Cape Town and Asia, offering faster transit times and improved service for both dry and reefer cargo. Designed to deliver more comprehensive port coverage, MSC continues to strengthen its network and support the growing trade between South Africa and key Asian markets, providing efficient, dependable and customer-foc

From geopolitical tensions to severe congestion across European and South American ports, the past two quarters tested supply chain reliability worldwide. A latest report by portcast covers transit time trends across key ocean trade lanes, including Asia–Europe, Transpacific, Europe–North America, and North–South America, highlighting where delays spiked, where recovery signs appeared, and what to expect heading into 2026. Key Findings from Q2–Q3 2025 1. Europe-bound routes f

Ellerman City Liners, part of GB Global, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Viasea Shipping from ColliCare Holding AS. Viasea, a Norwegian-owned shortsea operator, is renowned for its reliable, sustainable, and customer-focused services across Northern Europe. This strategic move unites two niche players in the shipping industry, combining complementary strengths to deliver seamless end-to-end shipping logistics solutions as one partnership. Founded in 2016, Viasea has

A major revolution in plans for a new port in Świnoujście. Work will begin in 2026, but the project has been thoroughly revised. The previous concept proved uneconomical. The current plan aims to bring Poland into the maritime “Champions League.” The entire investment burden has been taken over by the state. Cape Pomerania – new port in Świnoujście 186 hectares of new Polish territory will rise on the Baltic Sea. Świnoujście is launching the most ambitious project in the 75-y

Asyad Group continues to enhance the strategic role of Duqm Port and its connectivity to regional and international markets through an integrated logistics ecosystem that brings together operations at Asyad Container Terminal in Duqm, the global network of Asyad Lines, and Asyad Shipping. This seamless integration boosts the efficiency of cargo flows to and from Oman’s ports and reinforces Duqm’s position as an open gateway to the Indian Ocean and major global trade routes. A

Copenhagen, Denmark – A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S (OMX: MAERSK-B) delivered strong financial results in the third quarter of 2025, driven by operational improvements and proactive cost measures. The company achieved sequential growth across all business segments. Based on this, Maersk refines the full-year 2025 financial guidance. Executive Summary Excellent Ocean performance with higher volumes and broadly stable loaded freight rates compared to Q2 Record volumes and profitabil

Following the signature, in October 2024, of a comprehensive framework agreement between the Tanger Med Group and CMA CGM, Marsa Maroc and CMA Terminals today announce the signing of a partnership agreement marking CMA Terminals’ entry into the share capital of the company holding the concession for the West Terminal at the Port of Nador West Med, a major Moroccan port located on the Mediterranean. Upon completion of this agreement, subject to the approval of the competent au

Ports across key trade lanes are facing fresh turbulence: between labour strikes in Northern Europe, storm-driven outages in China, and congestion across Africa and the Americas, importers and forwarders can no longer take “normal operations” for granted. In their latest update covering 17–23 October 2025, Kuehne+Nagel offers an essential snapshot of waiting-times, yard-utilisation and disruption levels at major global hubs—so you can stay one step ahead of supply-chain bottl

Ocean Network Express - ONE, has recently announced the launch of our new PGS (Pakistan Gulf Service), designed toprovide enhanced connectivity between Pakistan and the Middle East. This new service has been introduced to meet the increasing demand between Pakistan and Middle East, allowing ONE to better serve their customers with optimized network coverage andreliable shipping solutions. Service Details and Launch Schedule Service Name: PGS (Pakistan Gulf Service)Route: Jebe

DP World has welcomed the world’s largest and most environmentally friendly carrier, the MV Höegh Sunrise, to Jebe l Ali Port for the...

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