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ORLEN and the Port of Gdynia Authority have signed an agreement to explore the development of LNG and bioLNG bunkering services at the Polish port, including ship-to-ship fuel transfers. The partnership will assess market demand for LNG and bioLNG bunkering, as well as the infrastructure, operational conditions and reg
Operations at Terminal Cuenca del Plata (TCP) in the Port of Montevideo remain severely restricted following an indefinite strike by terminal workers, as...
Port of Antwerp-Bruges convened Belgian and Indian policymakers and business leaders in Mumbai to discuss the opportunities created by the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, concluded in early 2026. This forms part of the port’s strategy to develop trade relations with India and consolidate its position as a key European g
Maersk has announced new surcharge measures covering Mediterranean exports to North America and cargo moving from Asia and the Middle East to Durban. The changes include a US$250 Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from the Mediterranean to the United States and Canada. Maersk has also clarified the scope of its congestion fee
The freight rate divide between major container shipping trades widened in the latest weekly readings, with Transpacific routes showing relative strength while Asia-Europe ra...
CMA CGM has announced several updates affecting cargo to the Maldives, Kenya and Latin America. The changes include new surcharges and documentation requirements. Maldives surcharge rises to US$450 per TEU CMA CGM will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on cargo from the Far East to the Maldives. The surcharge wil
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CMA CGM has announced a series of freight rate and surcharge changes across several trades, effective 1 October 2026. The measures include new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from the East Coast of South America. The carrier will also introduce Rate Restoration Initiatives (RRI) and Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) on other
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced changes to dangerous goods (DG) handling charges for containers transshipping through Singapore. The changes follow revised PSA Group classifications for several UN Numbers, with a particular focus on battery and battery-related dangerous goods. According to ONE, the revised cl
PortSide Stories: Ho Chi Minh Vietnam’s Dynamic Gateway to Global Trade Ho Chi Minh is Vietnam’s largest economic center and one of Southeast Asia’s most important hubs for trade and logistics. Located along the Saigon River, the city has developed around maritime commerce for generations. Today, Ho Chi Minh is served
CMA CGM will increase its Low Water Surcharge (LWS) to US$2,315 per TEU for shipments to and from Manaus, Brazil. The new surcharge will take effect on 2 October 2026 and will apply to all equipment types. The carrier said the measure comes as falling water levels affect navigation across the Amazon River system. Amazo
Supal Shah, CEO, Sarjak Container Lines, says the immediate priority should be to restore empty-container movements and protect exporters from delays and additional costs The disruption around empty-container movements at Mundra has now spread from empty-container depot operators to transporters and shipping lines, wit
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