PRC: Q1 Piracy, Armed Robbery Cases Hit Lowest Since 1991

There were just 16 piracy and armed robbery incidents recorded worldwide in the first quarter (January-March) of this year, a notable year-on-year improvement from 45 to amount to…

ONE to Launch FE-ECSA Svc. This Month

Ocean Network Express (ONE) will launch a new fixed-day weekly service connecting the Far East with the east coast of South America later this month. The East Coast South Americ…

Report: Conflict in Iran Could Affect Retailers, Customers

Imports to major U.S. container ports are not being significantly affected by the conflict in Iran, but ocean carriers are seeing a related increase in fuel costs that could event…

MLIT Upgrades Cyber Port (Surveys and Statistics)’s NACCS Linkage

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) of Japan has upgraded Cyber Port (Surveys and Statistics), a system for digitizing and streamlining the port and…

PPC to Seek Arbitration Over Maersk’s Takeover of Ports Near Panama Canal

CK Hutchison's Panama business said it would seek arbitration over Maersk's takeover of two strategic ports near the Panama Canal. Panama Ports Co. (PPC) said in a stat…

Analysis: 7 Major Container Lines Reports 95% Collapse in EBIT for ‘25

The world’s seven major container shipping lines recorded a combined EBIT of US$392 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, representing a staggering year-on-year collapse from US$…

Zenkoku Kowan, Koun Domei to Postpone Night-Time Labor Refusals

The Japan Harbor Transportation Association (Nikkokyo) answered the requests made by labor for industry-based wages, the enhancement of the compensation fund for dockworkers, and …