MSC Celestino Maresca named at Italy’s largest Port
GENEVA : MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, the biggest shipping company in the world, has named its newest 24,000+ TEU fuel-efficient containership. On November 20, 2023, the 24,116 TEU
Mexico building a rail rival to the Panama Canal
MEXICO CITY : At Mexico’s narrowest point, linking the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, the government is building a railway rival to the Panama Canal with promises of economic
Yemen’s Houthis release video showing armed men seizing India-bound ‘Israeli-linked ship’; Own
HODEIDAH : The Galaxy Leader commercial ship was “illegally boarded by military personnel via a helicopter” on November 19 and is now in the Hodeidah Port area in
APM Terminals Pipavav creates a milestone by loading 1000th LPG rake
PIPAVAV : Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. created a milestone by loading 1000th LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) rake at the port. This is a testament to
Explosive manufacturers seek expansion of authorised ports for defence exports
NEW DELHI : As defence exports continue to rise, explosive-manufacturing companies in India have urged the Defence Ministry to designate more ports, particularly on the western coast, as
Sri Lanka plans mega expansion of Colombo Port
COLOMBO : Sri Lanka has initiated initial steps to expand Colombo Port, first by constructing the West Container Terminal 2 followed by the Colombo North Port development as
Turkish cargo ship with 12 crew members sinks in Black Sea
ANKARA : A Turkish cargo ship with 12 crew onboard sank off Turkey’s Black Sea coast during a storm on November 19 and authorities have been unable to
Durban Port grapples with massive cargo backlog amid equipment breakdowns
DURBAN : The bustling port of Durban, a pivotal maritime trade hub in the region, is currently grappling with a significant operational challenge due to equipment breakdowns. This
New Hybrid Cranes at LCB1 as ESCO continues to pave the way for sustainable supply chains in Thailan
BANGKOK : LCB Container Terminal 1 (LCB1), a joint venture between Eastern Sea Laem Chabang Terminal (ESCO), APM Terminals, and Bangkok Modern Terminals Ltd, is paving the way for sustainable supply
India ship regulator to take government advice on sanctioned Russian oil vessel
NEW DELHI : India’s shipping ministry will follow foreign ministry advice when deciding whether to allow a ship carrying Russian oil that has been placed under U.S. sanctions