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(33 articles)APM Terminals Breaks Ground on New Laldia Port Terminal
APM Terminals has initiated groundbreaking for a new terminal facility in Laldia, marking a significant infrastructure investment in South Asia's maritime logistics network. This development represent
RSGT and CMA CGM Invest $434M to Expand Jeddah Port Capacity
RSGT and CMA CGM have committed a USD 434 million initial investment to develop Terminal 4 at Jeddah Islamic Port, with potential to add up to 2.6 million TEUs of annual handling capacity. This major
Cosco's $3B Ship Order Reshapes Global Container Market
Cosco Shipping's ambitious newbuild program—18 container vessels totaling approximately $3 billion in orders—represents a strategic pivot to consolidate its position among the world's top three liner
Shipping Industry Faces Mounting Cost and Capacity Pressures
The global shipping industry is experiencing compounding pressures from both operational costs and vessel capacity constraints, according to recent analysis cited by the World Trade Organization. This
CMA CGM Backs $434M Jeddah Port Expansion in Saudi Arabia
CMA CGM, one of the world's largest container shipping lines, has committed to participate in a $434 million expansion program at Jeddah Port in Saudi Arabia. This strategic investment reflects growin
Louisiana Container Terminal Wins Federal Approval for Expansion
A Louisiana-based container terminal has secured federal construction approval, marking a significant infrastructure investment along the U.S. Gulf Coast. This approval signals momentum for expanding
Suez Canal Return Driven by Container Capacity Shortage
The maritime industry is experiencing a structural shift in routing decisions driven by container equipment availability rather than security concerns. Shipping lines are redirecting cargo back throug
Port Congestion Hits Record 4.3M TEU—Supply Chain Impact
Global ports are experiencing record-breaking congestion levels, with 4.3 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) stranded—marking an unprecedented accumulation of containerized cargo. This congest
1.85M TEU Backlog: Port Congestion Strains Global Container Capacity
A significant volume of container capacity—1.85 million TEUs—is currently tied up due to port congestion, representing a systemic bottleneck in global maritime logistics. This backlog reflects broader
HMM Expands Tacoma Terminal Capacity by 50%
Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), one of the world's largest container shipping lines, is significantly expanding its operational capacity at Washington United Terminals in Tacoma, Washington, by approxi
New $1.8B Louisiana Port Terminal Approved to Handle 2M Containers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved federal permits for the Louisiana International Terminal, a transformational $1.8-billion greenfield container facility at the Port of New Orleans designe
Vizhinjam EXIM Launch Strengthens Kerala's Maritime Trade Hub
Kerala has launched operations at the Vizhinjam EXIM terminal, marking a significant expansion of maritime trade infrastructure in South India. This development represents a structural shift in India'
COSCO Upgrades A3X East Australia Service for Better Capacity
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings has launched an upgraded version of its A3X East Australia service, signaling the carrier's commitment to strengthening connectivity between Asia and Australia's eastern ports.
China Merchants Acquires Antong: 84,000-TEU Shipping Network
China Merchants has moved to acquire controlling interest in Antong Shipping, a significant consolidation event that unites an 84,000-TEU container capacity network. This strategic acquisition represe
100,000-Container Logistics Hub Opens in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has opened a significant new logistics facility in the Almaty region with 100,000-container capacity, marking a major infrastructure investment aimed at strengthening regional supply chain
Asia Shipping Demand Soars, But Ports Face Critical Capacity Crisis
Global shipping leaders Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are signaling exceptionally strong demand patterns originating from Asia, reflecting robust consumer demand and post-disruption trade normalization. Howe
Tacoma Port $135M Terminal Expansion to Boost Container Capacity
Washington United Terminals at the Port of Tacoma is undertaking a substantial $135 million infrastructure modernization program that will meaningfully expand its container handling capacity. The term
Panama Canal Draft Cuts to 47.5 Feet: East Coast Ports Face Capacity Crisis
The Panama Canal Authority announced a series of draft reductions through early September, with maximum authorized draft dropping from 49.5 feet to 47.5 feet by September 3, 2026. This fourth and fift
China-Australia Shipping Faces Sustained Capacity Crunch
The China-Australia trade corridor is experiencing persistent capacity constraints and elevated surcharges that are reshaping logistics planning for supply chain professionals. Port congestion at both
CMA CGM Deploys ULCV to Boost East-West Trade Capacity
CMA CGM has taken delivery of the CMA CGM Pantheon, a 24,212 teu ultra-large containership, marking a significant capacity expansion on Asia-Europe trade lanes. The vessel, built by Yangzijiang Shipbu
DP World Expands UAE Port Capacity Outside Hormuz Strait
DP World has signed a landmark 50-year concession agreement with Fujairah Ports Authority to develop two new maritime terminals on the UAE's east coast, significantly diversifying the company's port p
Adani Pushes Mundra's Fifth Terminal Launch as Port Competition Intensifies
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) is accelerating completion of its fifth container terminal (CT5) at Mundra, India's largest box port, with operations expected to commence in October and
DP World Expands India Coastal Shipping with 2500-TEU Vessel
DP World, a leading global logistics operator, has introduced a new vessel to its Indian coastal shipping network with capacity exceeding 2,500 containers (TEUs). This strategic deployment represents
Major Liners Deploy New Mega-Ships to Asia-Latin America
Shipping lines are significantly expanding capacity on the Asia-South America trade corridor by deploying newly built mega-container vessels. CMA CGM's deployment of the 13,136 teu CMA CGM Copper, one
Coos Bay Port Secures $25M Federal Grant for West Coast Intermodal Hub
The Port of Coos Bay has secured federal and private funding to advance planning and engineering for the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port, a transformative infrastructure project designed to address capa
Maersk Expands Vietnam Container Operations Amid Regional Growth
Maersk's strategic focus on Vietnam's container shipping market reflects a broader industry shift to diversify trade lane capacity and capitalize on Southeast Asian growth. Vietnam has emerged as a cr
Port Congestion Fuels July Rate Hikes as 3.4M TEU Stranded
Major port congestion across Europe and Asia is creating significant headwinds for global container shipping, with approximately 3.4 million TEU of vessel capacity currently queued at key hubs. Shangh
Port of Virginia Deepens Channel to Boost East Coast Shipping
The Port of Virginia has completed a transformative $450 million harbor deepening and widening initiative, positioning Norfolk as the deepest commercial shipping channel on the U.S. East Coast. This m
Chile's $4.45B San Antonio Port Expansion Reshapes Regional Trade
Chile's port authorities have approved a landmark $4.45 billion outer port development at San Antonio, marking the country's largest-ever port infrastructure project. This expansion addresses the hist
Busan Port Congestion Escalates: Stacked Containers, Ship Delays
Busan Port, one of Asia's largest container terminals, is experiencing significant operational deterioration as container congestion reaches critical levels. The accumulation of boxes at the facility
DP World Expands to US with New Corpus Christi Terminal
DP World, the Dubai-based global port operator, has secured an exclusive negotiation agreement to develop and operate a long-term container terminal at Corpus Christi, Texas. This marks a significant
Transhipment surge strains India's largest container terminal
India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) is experiencing significant congestion at its largest container terminal driven by a surge in transhipment activity. This influx reflects broader regiona
Asia-Europe Ocean Peak Season Starts Early: May 2026 Update
Freightos reports that the Asia-Europe ocean freight corridor is experiencing an unusually early onset of peak season activity as of May 2026. This early ramp-up suggests stronger-than-anticipated dem