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Port of Montreal’s former commercial chief to return as CEO
Paul Bird will be the next chief executive of the Montreal Port Authority as the gateway looks to his infrastructure expertise amid a major expansion project.
Western Canadian ports push IPI advantage to grow Q1 imports from Asia
Vancouver and Prince Rupert recorded solid year-over-year gains in the eastbound trans-Pacific as they focused on improving their intermodal efficiency to the interior of Canada and the US.
Charleston port looks to develop ro/ro operation at ex-WestRock site
SC Ports’ board of directors voted Friday to approve a design project to determine how to convert part of a 210-acre parcel next to the North Charleston Terminal into a car carrier operation.
Shipping decarbonization will work best with global rules: MSC CEO
The answer to emissions-cutting challenges facing the shipping industry cannot be overlapping regional measures or conflicting systems, Soren Toft told supply chain executives gathered at the IMO.
FMC searching for new members to serve on shipper advisory board
The National Shipper Advisory Committee, which guides the maritime regulator on ocean freight issues, meets once a year to drive policy decisions.
Beyond the terminal gate: Why the future lies in logistical ecosystems
Terminal operators and port authorities must transition from their historic, passive roles as infrastructure caretakers into active orchestrators of integrated logistics ecosystems, writes Robbert van Trooijen.
Rising container dwells hobble vessel flows at India's Nhava Sheva, Mundra ports
Carrier sources have reported an average berthing delay of two days for regular services and up to five days for ad-hoc vessel calls at both ports, with the problems driven by inadequate drayage capacity.
Softer freight rates push Evergreen to 71% decline in Q1 net profit
Highlighting the impact of lower freight rates in its first-quarter financials, Taiwan’s largest ocean carrier recorded a 22% year-over-year drop in average revenue per TEU, to $968/TEU.
Eroding connections expose Canada’s ports, shippers: central bank
The Bank of Canada says the country’s maritime trade connectivity has dropped severely in the last decade just as the country looks to shift its international trade away from the US.
Yang Ming to develop cargo base to offset trade, geopolitical uncertainties
Taiwan’s number two carrier has been involved in three service launches this year, with plans to add 22 container ships to its fleet between now and early 2030.
Hapag-Lloyd posts Q1 net loss in ‘unsatisfactory’ start to 2026
Weather-related port congestion in January and February caused higher terminal storage costs while war in the Middle East raised operating expenses late in the quarter.
Maersk joins race to target burgeoning China-India trade with capacity boost
The carrier is increasing capacity in response to growth in Indian imports from China and other Asian production markets in recent years, propelled by input sourcing to support rapid industrial development.
IMO carbon pricing mechanism 'dead in the water’: DNV
Without the funding element, shipping groups and environmental campaigners argue that the so-called net-zero framework will be unable to provide crucial funding for shipping’s decarbonization journey.
Hormuz closure just the latest ‘weaponization’ of maritime chokepoints
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the most recent example of how maritime chokepoints can be leveraged as a useful political tool, forcing global supply chains to adapt to a more complex geopolitical landscape, writes Lars Jensen.
Surging Asia vehicle exports, high/heavy rebound buoy carrier operators
Strong demand for roll-on/roll-off cargoes is expected to continue through 2026 as China enjoys “exceptional” export growth.
Prolonged Middle East war to weigh on sputtering US auto demand
Even before the war-driven spike in gasoline prices, the US automotive industry was expecting lower vehicle sales due to import tariffs and higher borrowing costs for vehicle buyers.
Impending sale of Maher likely to reshape competitive dynamics at Port of NY-NJ
The issue of carrier terminal control is front and center with the coming sale of Maher given that carriers overall have become aggressive acquirers and developers of terminal capacity globally, including on the US East Coast.
ONE to spend $1.2 billion in deal with HD Hyundai for six LNG-powered ships
The 15,900-TEU container ships will be delivered between November 2028 and September 2030 and reflect the continuing dominance of LNG as the new generation fuel of choice for vessel operators ordering new ships.
Multipurpose vessel sentiment positive despite bunker price volatility
Shippers reluctant to accept additional bunker costs might have their hand forced by a healthy breakbulk and project cargo pipeline, market participants say.
Big drop in Middle East helium production drives alternative projects
The loss of a third of global helium output because of the war has given fresh impetus to industrial gas projects in new regions.