Potential ILA strike in US East Coast ports 
A strike by the US East Coast port workers' union (ILA), if initiated on 1 October, could severely disrupt container handling, with an estimated 2.3 million teu expected in October. This translates to 74,000 teu impacted daily, including 20,000 empty containers. The backlog... more
Tecplata: Argentina’s first carbon neutral port
Tecplata, a subsidiary of ICTSI in Argentina, has become the first port in the country to achieve carbon neutral certification. This milestone reflects Tecplata's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, promote renewable energy, and align with ICTSI's broader sustainability... more
Exploring nuclear propulsion for container ships
Lloyd's Register (LR) and Core Power have launched a joint study to explore the regulatory framework required for a next-generation nuclear-propelled feeder containership in Europe. This collaboration, which includes Maersk, aims to assess the safety rules, operational... more
MSC launches new Clanga service
MSC is launching a new standalone service called Clanga to enhance trade connectivity between Asia and the Middle East. The new rotation will link China, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia, with a direct call in Ad Dammam, offering competitive transit times and boosting trade,... more
Port of Long Beach records busiest July ever
The port of Long Beach experienced its busiest July on record, with a 52.6% increase in cargo volumes compared to the same month last year. The port handled 882,376 teu, driven by a surge in back-to-school shipments and anticipation of potential tariff hikes. Imports rose by... more
EJMT adds hybrid cranes
East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT), part of ICTSI in Indonesia, has received two new Konecranes Gottwald post-Panamax mobile harbour cranes. These cranes, featuring a diesel-electric hybrid system, are designed to enhance the terminal's capacity to handle bulk, project, and... more
Higher freight rates and a focus on profitability
HMM has announced strong financial results for H1/2024, with revenue increasing by 18.6% and net profit rising by 88% compared to the same period in 2023. The company attributes this growth to higher freight rates and a focus on profitability-oriented operations. HMM plans... more
Import hikes and record cargo levels
The port of Los Angeles experienced a record-breaking July 2024, handling 939,600 teu, marking a 37% increase compared to July 2023 and making it the busiest month in over two years. This surge was driven by an early wave of holiday imports, including toys, electronics, and... more
Only one out of 1,131,222 containers 
Ever fewer boxes lost at sea. A subjective impression may be wrong. Even though it felt as if the maritime shipping industry was dominated by unpredictable climatic conditions, piracy and terrorism, container shipping was never as safe as it was last year. According to the World... more
Partners for major biomethane deliveries
United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels are collaborating on significant liquefied biomethane (LBM) bunkering operations in the port of Zeebrugge, marking the start of UECC's 'green gas month'. Titan will supply ISCC-EU certified LBM to all of UECC's LNG... more