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 MSC Celestino Maresca was named at
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 bounty but amid fears of environmental
Yemen’s Houthis release video showing armed men seizing India-bound ‘Israeli-linked ship’; Owner says vessel in Yemen’s Hodeidah Port area
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 Yemen, the vessel’s owner said on
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 GPPL’s commitment to the customers in
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 suitable for handling and dispatching RDX,
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 the island nation looks to maintain
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 make contact with the crew, Interior
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 has resulted in a formidable backlog