The river Rhine in South Germany reopened to cargo shipping on Wednesday after being closed by high water on Tuesday, navigation authorities said. Falling water levels after dryer weather means water has fallen to levels allowing Rhine River shipping to restart around...

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A step forward for international maritime safety occurred in London recently during the meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee (No. 108). From January 2026, ship’s masters must report the loss of freight containers lost...

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Recent data from Container xChange indicates a significant impact of congestion on the average container prices and leasing rates at the Port of Singapore. Average container prices in Singapore have surged by 26% from October 2023 to May 2024, reflecting a substantial...

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The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, edged higher on Wednesday as gains in the panamax vessel segment countered declines in the larger capesize segment. The overall index, which factors in rates for...

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Konecranes today announced a number of Port Solutions portfolio launches that reinforce its innovation and technology leadership in material handling. The launches for TOC Europe 2024 underscore Konecranes’ commitment to eco-efficient technology and its vision of...

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SeaLead announces the commencement of its new direct liner shipping service, linking China with South Korea and the US West Coast. The AWC (Asia West Coast) service will connect key Chinese ports directly to the main port of Long Beach, California, ensuring one of the...

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