The ports of Singapore, Los Angeles and Long Beach have set out for their green and digital shipping corridor (GDSC) across the Pacific at COP28.

China’s largest shipbuilding group CSSC has signed a slew of huge contracts for up to 34 newbuildings, including 10 car carriers for Seaspan and Hyundai Glovis, at Marintec China.

The on/off privatisation plans for the Port of Santos have been officially removed by the Brazilian authorities.

The Port of Long Beach has deployed 33 zero-emissions battery-electric yard tractors replacing fossil-fuelled powered models.

The influence of family-owned businesses remains strong in shipping casting a strong influence on the potential for mergers and acquisitions in the sector.

Singapore-based shipping line SeaLead is continuing to expand with launch of a new Mediterranean – Brazil service.

Container carriers are failing to manage overcapacity of vessel supply, and this could lead to massive losses in the coming year analysts warn.

Arsenio Antonio Dominguez has been confirmed as the next Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in a unanimous vote.

Michael D. Tusiani, Chairman Emeritus of Poten & Partners Inc., has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) Commodore Award for the year 2024.

Container carriers are preparing for increased disruption at the Panama Canal as transit numbers continue to be reduced, and MSC and CMA CGM have both announced surcharges for the waterway.