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(15 articles)Western Carriers Expands Kolkata Terminal for EXIM Cargo Growth
Western Carriers has undertaken a significant infrastructure upgrade at its Kolkata terminal facility to accommodate growing export-import cargo volumes. This expansion reflects the increasing demand
Government Action Tackles Jawaharlal Nehru Port Congestion Crisis
India's government has launched coordinated interventions to address mounting congestion at Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), one of South Asia's most critical maritime gateways. This action signals recog
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
Seamless Maritime Trade: China Advances Shipping Efficiency
This article addresses efforts to streamline maritime trade operations, likely focusing on China's initiatives to reduce friction in ocean freight and port operations. While the specific details are l
Suez Canal Handles 12% of Global Maritime Trade
Egypt's Cabinet has reaffirmed that the Suez Canal accounts for approximately 12% of all global maritime trade, a striking statistic that underscores the waterway's outsized importance to internationa
K+N Skeptical of Gulf Landbridge as Long-Term Route Solution
Kuehne+Nagel's leadership has publicly expressed skepticism about the long-term viability of the Gulf landbridge routing option, positioning the Swiss logistics giant at odds with competitors who incr
Hormuz Tensions Disrupt Global Sulphur Supply Chains
Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz—a critical maritime chokepoint through which approximately 20% of global petroleum and significant volumes of chemical commodities transit—are disrupting su
DP World Expands India Coastal Fleet with New Boxship
DP World, a leading global port and terminal operator, has deployed an additional boxship (container vessel) to its India coastal shipping fleet. This expansion signals growing confidence in India's d
DP World Expands India Coastal Shipping with Container Vessel
DP World, the Dubai-based global logistics leader, has strengthened its presence in India's maritime sector through the acquisition of the container vessel DP World Indus. This strategic move signals
SABIL Unloads First 66,000-Tonne Wheat Shipment at NEOM Port
SABIL has successfully completed the first wheat unloading operation at NEOM Port, handling a 66,000-tonne bulk cargo shipment. This milestone marks the operational commencement of NEOM Port's bulk ca
South Korean Vessels Exit Strait of Hormuz; Shipping Recovery Underway
The successful passage of two South Korean vessels through the Strait of Hormuz marks a potential turning point in maritime logistics after a period of shipping disruption in this critical chokepoint.
Ocean Carriers Impose New Surcharges Amid Hormuz Reopening
This week's episode of The Loadstar's News in Brief podcast covers multiple critical developments shaping global freight markets in Week 25 of 2026. The primary focus centers on fresh surcharges being
US-Iran Strait of Hormuz Agreement Reshapes Global Trade Routes
The announced agreement between the United States and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz represents a significant de-escalation of geopolitical tensions that have disrupted one of the world's most cr
SA Logistics Network Demonstrates Resilience Amid Global Shipping Challenges
South Africa's logistics and shipping network has demonstrated notable resilience in navigating the volatile global shipping environment. Despite widespread disruptions affecting major international t
Shipping Lines Bypass Suez Canal; Logistics Costs Set to Rise
Major international shipping companies are increasingly circumventing the Suez Canal, one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, in response to operational risks and disruptions. This stra