According to the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) Piracy Reporting Centre, there has been an alarming increase in armed robbery incidents in Singapore Strait, a vital maritime trade corridor. Globally speaking, there were 90 reported incidents in the first half of 2025, representing a 50% increase compared to the same period in 2024 and the […]
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Under a major infrastructure investment, the Hamburg Port Authority has announced the Elbe approach to the Waltershofer Hafen is to be enhanced and additional terminal yards will be created. Navigation towards the Container Terminals Buchardkai (CTB) and Container Terminal Hamburg (CTH) will be easier and faster. New land for terminal operations will create additional capacity
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The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority announced it has started its search to find the best qualified team to progress construction planning and build the landmass and wharf component of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project—a key milestone in advancing this nationally significant project. Roberts Bank Terminal 2, a future state-of-the-art marine terminal adding 2.4 million TEUs
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According to the latest update from the Canadian Coast Guard, salvage crews have removed about 85% of the heavy fuel from the containership MSC Baltic III and transferred to other MSC vessels. The containership has been grounded since February 15 after losing power near Wild Cove, Newfoundland. Fuel removal operations remain a priority. Efforts are focused on
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Davie, the Québec-based international shipbuilder and owner of Helsinki Shipyard, announced an agreement to acquire Enersense Offshore Oy (Enersense Marine and Offshore Unit), specializing in steel and fabrication operations in Mäntyluoto, a port district of the city of Pori, Finland. By securing domestic steel production, Helsinki Shipyard will be Finland’s only specialized shipbuilder with fully
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Import cargo volume at the major U.S. container ports is expected to rebound this month after a double-digit drop in late spring but is forecast to fall again after previously paused tariffs take effect, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “The tariff situation remains highly fluid
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IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has expressed concern over renewed attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea region and has called for “constructive dialogue” for resolving ongoing geopolitical crises. “After several months of calm, the resumption of deplorable attacks in the Red Sea constitutes a renewed violation of international law and freedom of navigation,”
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The Port of Thunder Bay is reporting strong cargo volumes during the month of June. The 1.19 million tonnes of cargo shipped is the largest June tally seen at the Port in decades. A diverse set of cargoes moved through the port in June including grains, potash, aggregates, phosphate, and steel. General cargo, including project
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Davies Turner, one of the UK’s leading independent freight and logistics providers, has signed a partnership with Manitoulin Global Forwarding (MGF), a premier Canadian transportation specialist, based in Mississauga, Ontario. This collaboration, effective from July 2025, significantly enhances Davies Turner’s ocean freight capabilities for the Canadian market, delivering improved service coverage, faster transit times, and
CN announced plans to invest approximately US$110 million in Wisconsin, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in the state. This includes investments in infrastructure, technology and capacity, as well as network improvements. These projects will help ensure the safe movement of goods and
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