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Logistics Ningbo-Zhoushan Overtakes Singapore as World’s Number Two Boxport
Ningbo-Zhoushan handled 22.9m teu in H1 2026, up 8.8% year-on-year, edging past Singapore's 22.7m teu to become the world's second-busiest container port, according to Alphaliner data reported by Splash247. Shanghai leads with 28.7m teu, while Jebel Ali plunged to 32nd place after Hormuz disruption cut first-half throughput from 7.77m to 3.14m teu.
Logistics Sea Legend turns China's Arctic container trial into weekly Northern Sea Route service
China's Arctic container corridor to Europe has moved from experiment to scheduled service. Sea Legend has launched weekly seasonal sailings along Russia's Northern Sea Route, with the first vessel, the 1,740 teu Dubai Tower, departing Ningbo-Zhoushan. Eight sailings are planned between August and October, offering a transit time of around 18 to 20 days.
Logistics India's digital logistics tracking platform crosses 10 crore EXIM container tracking milestone
India's Logistics Data Bank (LDB) has crossed 10 crore export-import (EXIM) containers tracked since its 2016 launch, according to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. The platform logs over 1.5 crore monthly container queries and provides dwell time, transit duration and port performance analytics via RFID, IoT and Big Data. LDB 2.0, rolled out in September 2025, adds high-seas export cargo tracking and multimodal shipment visibility.
Logistics Splash Wrap: War, drought and broken infrastructure force shipping into the detour economy
Splash247's Splash Wrap documents how conflict, drought and failing infrastructure are rerouting global shipping. Ukrainian grain exports are down 76% year-on-year, DP World is losing about $100m monthly at Jebel Ali, and the Rhine is close to being cut in two at Kaub.
Logistics Port of Long Beach handles 928,508 TEUs in second-busiest July on record
The Port of Long Beach moved 928,508 TEUs in July, its second-busiest July on record and the fourth-strongest month in its 115-year history. Imports were nearly flat, exports rose 14.8%, and year-to-date throughput is up 1.2%, according to FreightWaves.
Logistics Samudera-Imoto venture orders first newbuild for Japan push
Samudera Shipping Line and Imoto Corporation's Japanese joint venture, Blue Ocean Shipping, has ordered its first newbuild: a 696 teu feeder from Zhejiang Xinle Shipbuilding, according to Splash247. Delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2028. The vessel will support the venture's expansion in Japan's coastal and regional shipping markets.
Logistics MSC Shipmanagement Fined $6m Over Concealed Engine Fault in Charleston Runaway
MSC Shipmanagement has been fined $6 million and placed on four years' probation after admitting to concealing a hazardous engine-control problem aboard the MSC Michigan VII and obstructing the US investigation into the vessel's June 2024 runaway transit through Charleston Harbor. The Cyprus-based operator must also conduct a root-cause analysis, while the NTSB's probable-cause investigation remains open.
Logistics After Q1 profit collapse, Maersk returns Gemini AE19 service to Suez
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are returning the Gemini AE19 Asia–Europe service to the trans-Suez route immediately, following Maersk's Q1 profit collapse to $100 million from $1.2 billion. The shift joins a broader gradual return to Suez by CMA CGM, MSC and Cosco as carriers reassess Red Sea security. Shippers should expect shorter Asia–Europe transit times but monitor Houthi threats.
Logistics MSC sues CargoLoop for $273,000 over electric vehicle fire aboard MSC Carlotta
MSC is suing CargoLoop for approximately $273,000 after alleging that improperly secured used electric vehicles sparked a fire aboard the MSC Carlotta in September 2023. The blaze forced the boxship to divert to Mexico for inspection and restow, and damaged several containers. CargoLoop has not yet publicly responded.
Logistics Shanghai smashes daily container record with 203,881 teu in a single day
Shanghai International Port Group moved 203,881 teu on August 1, a daily container throughput record for the port and the first time it has exceeded 200,000 teu in a day. The record came after Typhoon Bavi caused a four-day disruption, and follows a 6.2% year-on-year rise in first-half 2026 volumes.
Logistics Sinotrans Doubles Qingshan Feeder Order with Second Quartet of 1,800 TEU Vessels
Sinotrans Container Lines is doubling its feeder vessel order at China Merchants' revived Qingshan Shipyard, issuing a procurement invitation for four additional 1,800 TEU ships. The move follows a May contract for an initial quartet and brings the total programme to eight vessels with an indicative investment of around RMB1.88 billion.
Logistics Failed Containership Cocaine Drop in English Channel Leads to 11 Convictions
Eleven people have been convicted for a failed attempt to retrieve 500 kg of cocaine dropped from an unidentified containership into the English Channel. In a separate incident, Border Force officers seized 240 kg of cocaine hidden in banana crates aboard the reefer ship Atlantic Klipper at Portsmouth Docks.
Logistics Shanghai advances terminal projects after 6.2% box growth to 28.74m TEU in first half
Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) is accelerating two major container terminal projects after first-half throughput rose 6.2% to an estimated 28.74m TEU. Piling work at the Xiaoyangshan North terminal finished 66 days ahead of schedule, while Phase 2 of the Luojing conversion progresses. A single-day record of 187,312 TEU was set on June 9.
Logistics New President Named at Busy East Coast Container Gateway Port of Savannah
Kevin Price assumed the role of president of the Georgia Ports Authority on July 1, 2026, succeeding Griff Lynch. Lynch will continue as CEO until his retirement in August 2027. Price, formerly COO of Gateway Terminals of Savannah, brings 30 years of industry experience to the leadership of one of the busiest East Coast container gateways.
Logistics Strait of Hormuz Security Collapses After Boxship Attack; US and Iran Trade Strikes
The security situation in the Strait of Hormuz deteriorated sharply after a 7,000 TEU container vessel operated by Global Feeder Shipping was attacked and caught fire. The US launched further strikes on Iranian targets, and Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks across the Gulf. Iran declared the strait closed while the US insists it remains open, creating uncertainty for shipping.
Logistics CONCOR and GAIL Sign 15-Year Deal for LNG Dispensing Station at Ahmedabad ICD
CONCOR and GAIL have signed a 15-year agreement to establish an LNG dispensing station at CONCOR's Inland Container Depot in Khodiyar, Ahmedabad. GAIL will operate the station while CONCOR provides land and utility connectivity, and commits to deploying 15 LNG-powered commercial vehicles in the first year. The round-the-clock facility will serve CONCOR's fleet and other commercial vehicles.
Logistics Dunkirk starts work on second container terminal, expanding capacity to 2m TEU
The port of Dunkirk has commenced construction of its second container terminal, a €303m project that will more than double box handling capacity from 850,000 TEU to approximately 2m TEU. The new deepwater quay, awarded to a Spie Batignolles-led joint venture, will accommodate two ultra-large containerships simultaneously and is expected to be completed by 2029. The expansion follows a record 2025 throughput of 747,000 TEU and the reinstatement of CMA CGM's Ocean Alliance FAL1 service.
Logistics China Launches First Zero-Carbon Sea-River Electric Container Route Linking Jiaxing and Ningbo-Zhoushan
China has launched its first sea-river intermodal zero-carbon shipping route, using the 10,000-ton pure electric containership Ningyuan Dianpeng. The service links Jiaxing port to Ningbo-Zhoushan, saving 800 tonnes of fuel and cutting over 2,000 tonnes of CO2 annually per vessel.
Logistics Survey: Drayage Operators Face Pressure from Congestion, Driver Shortages, and Margins
A survey by FreightWaves and CargoWise Landside of drayage professionals highlights the biggest operational challenges limiting growth, including demand volatility, terminal congestion, driver shortages, and shrinking margins. The report also explores where providers are investing in automation and digital transformation, and why manual processes are no longer sustainable.
Logistics Hormuz Reopening Plans Thrown into Doubt After Evergreen Boxship Attack
The IMO paused its evacuation plan for vessels trapped in the Gulf after an Evergreen containership, the Ever Lovely, was struck by a drone while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The attack casts doubt on plans to resume commercial shipping through the waterway and raises concerns about safety guarantees.
Logistics Uncertainty? Imports Surge 40% at Busiest U.S. Container Gateway Port of Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach saw imports surge 40% in May 2026 to 418,851 TEUs, contributing to a 31.7% year-over-year increase in total throughput. CEO Noel Hacegaba cited tariff uncertainty, rising fuel costs, and geopolitical concerns as drivers of earlier peak-season cargo movement. Trans-Pacific rates have risen significantly as carriers adjust capacity.
Logistics Port of Virginia Deepens to 55 Feet, Sets East Coast Benchmark with $450M Project
The Port of Virginia officially became the deepest commercial shipping channel on the U.S. East Coast after completing a $450 million dredging project. The milestone allows ultra-large container vessels to transit fully loaded, supporting higher export volumes and lower shipping costs. The port's Gateway Investment Program includes rail expansion and terminal conversions, boosting annual throughput capacity to 5.8 million TEUs.
IoT-Zoo: Container-Based Framework for Reproducible IoT Traffic Capture and Heterogeneous Device Profiles
Researchers present IoT-Zoo, a container-based testbed built on Containernet to support reproducible experimentation with heterogeneous IoT device profiles. The framework automates deployment of multi-domain scenarios, uses real protocols like MQTT and RTSP, and provides single-command provisioning with automated PCAP traffic capture.
Logistics Container Spot Rates Surge Amid Early Peak Season
Container spot rates are surging as an early peak season combines with disruptions in the Red Sea and increased demand. The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index and Drewry World Container Index show significant increases, affecting major trade lanes.
Logistics Container Newbuild Delivered Amid Panama Canal Draft Cuts
The Behram Box, a containership stranded since the 2008 crisis, has finally been delivered and entered service, highlighting the strong demand for feeder tonnage. Meanwhile, the Panama Canal Authority has announced draft restrictions due to water level concerns, potentially impacting global shipping routes.
Logistics CMA CGM Expands Fleet with New Hengli Boxship Order
CMA CGM has placed an order for eight 6,000 TEU containerships at Hengli Heavy Industries, enhancing its fleet expansion. This move strengthens CMA CGM's position with the largest orderbook among global liners.