Insurance Claims Rise as Box Ships Face Harsh Cape Weather
There has been a prolific rise in weather-related cargo loss and insurance claims since carriers have been forced to brave the extreme conditions round the Cape of Good Hope to esc
Singapore Expands Night Container Operations to Reduce Backlog
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore working in conjunction with PSA, other operators, and the carriers in the port continues to take steps to increase efficiency and ensur
Increasing Likelihood of ILA Strike in Recent Months
Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen has raised concerns about the growing likelihood of a longshore strike that could close ports along the U.S. East and Gulf coasts, noting that th
Ningbo Port Explosion Expected to Disrupt Supply Chains
Container xChange, an online container trading and leasing marketplace, is warning of serious repercussions following the recent explosion aboard the Yang Ming vessel YM Mobility a
Severe Weather Causes Container Loss Off South Africa
A CMA CGM containership lost some 99 containers overboard in heavy weather last week off the east coast of South Africa, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has rep
Toxic Waste on Maersk and MSC Ships Bound for Thailand to Be Returned to Europe
Aug 18, 2024 (Bloomberg) –Shipping containers bound for Thailand allegedly filled with tons of hazardous industrial waste from Albania are now slated to return to Europe, after e
How Automation is Transforming the Road and Rail Freight Industries
The road and rail freight industries are the lifeblood of global commerce, ensuring that goods reach their destinations efficiently and on time. However, with growing demand, these
The Evolving Landscape of Road and Rail Freight: Trends and Challenges in 2024
The road and rail freight industry has always been the backbone of global trade, ensuring the movement of goods across vast distances and diverse terrains. As we enter 2024, this i
Airlines Report Cargo Operations ‘Severely Affected’ by Outage
Delays and backlogs are expected across the air cargo industry, following the Microsoft IT outage. Scan Global Logistics said that the CrowdStrike outage “may cause bottlenecks a
Kaohsiung Hit by Asia’s Container Congestion
The container congestion contagion effect appears to be manifesting itself in Taiwan with a recent build-up of boxes in its main gateway of Kaohsiung. Congestion in south-east Asia
