The Port of Virginia is enjoying a 372% surge in breakbulk cargo volumes thanks largely to handling cargo shipments supporting a 2.6-gigawatt offshore wind project. Source link

Some freight brokers are increasing the number of loads they can book per day with software that automates repetitive components of the booking process. Source link

By reworking two trans-Atlantic connections, Zim will offer new port coverage in Italy and Turkey while also offering more ways to connect with South America. Source link

Hapag-Lloyd makes $4 billion move down LNG path with 24-ship dual-fuel order The carrier has been restrained with its order book up to now, but the order for 312,000 TEUs of capacity comes as pressure to meet 2030 interim decarbonization targets intensifies. Source link

The decline in oil prices has prompted diversification of projects for Baker Hughes and SLB. Source link

Maritime employers and the longshore union representing dockworkers along the US East and Gulf coasts will restart negotiations in New Jersey next month, with automation the main issue at hand. Source link

Ships waiting out BC port closures in hopes of quick deal with longshore union The work stoppage along Canada’s West Coast has also shut down rail operations, with CN suspending westbound rail service to British Columbia ports and CPKC halting acceptance of export and empty containers for the province. Source link

The recent rise in volume to Europe contrasts sharply with China-to-US tonnage that in the second half has fallen far below year-over-year levels following greater scrutiny by US authorities on e-commerce imports. Source link

BC container ports set for shutdown after foremen begin strike Maritime employers say they will commence a lockout of the longshore foremen after their union began a threatened strike Monday morning, a move that will force marine terminals in the province to close. Source link