Diversions of container ships via the Cape of Good Hope has resulted in a continuous reconfiguration of port calls and vessel sizes on services as carriers adjust Asia to Europe loops to cope with the latest demands.

Cargo throughput at the north Chinese port of Qingdao was 172 million tons in the first quarter, a growth rate of 6.9% year-on-year.

Svitzer has taken delivery of Svitzer Babitonga the final tug in a series of six sister vessels from the 2300 Rampart Series.

Terminal operator and maritime services company DP World has acquired Savan Logistics in Laos.

Montrose has become the first port in Scotland to provide shore power catering to offshore supply vessels starting with the Magne Viking.

Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group has secured a 20-year concession agreement with the Luanda Port Authority for the operation and upgrade of the existing Luanda multipurpose terminal.

Maersk has raised its 2024 earnings guidance as the prolonged crisis in the Red Sea supported rates in its ocean segment.

Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group has launched the fully electric tug being built for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.

New rail link aims to provide logistical support to industrial and commercial ports in Saudi Arabia to boost competitiveness and support trade.