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Transnet National Ports Authority gets a new Chief Executive – Mohammed Abdool

Transnet SOC Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Mohammed Abdool as the Chief Executive of Transnet National Ports Authority, effective May 1, 2025. With over 29 years of distinguished...

Maersk updates fuel surcharge mechanism in Spain amid rising costs

Maersk Adjusts Fuel Surcharge in Spain Due to Middle East Tensions In response to escalating fuel costs driven by geopolitical developments in the Middle East, Maersk has announced an update to its...

PIL and ABS sign MoU to support emissions verification

Pacific International Lines (PIL) and classification society ABS have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to propel maritime decarbonisation efforts through the independent...

Happy 70th Birthday, Dear Container.. You’ve only gotten stronger..

Ten years ago, I penned a brief birthday tribute to the shipping container, a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey of this seemingly simple steel box. Since Malcolm McLean and Keith Tantlinger...

PortSide Stories: Ningbo-Zhoushan

## PortSide Stories: Ningbo-Zhoushan, China’s Industrial Gateway to the World Situated on China’s eastern coastline, the Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan stands as one of the world’s busiest maritime...

ZIM announces CFO transition

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has announced a significant leadership transition within its finance department. Chief Financial Officer Xavier Destriau will be stepping down, with a six-month notice...

Rotterdam first quarter throughput broadly stable

The Port of Rotterdam experienced a slight decrease in throughput during the first quarter of 2026, handling 103.0 million tonnes, a 0.7% decline compared to 103.7 million tonnes in the same period of...

Dry van report: Freight demand stays flat, but the sector story tells you everything

Dry Van Market Analysis: Week Ending April 18th, 2026 (Week 16) This report analyzes dry van market conditions for the week ending Saturday, April 18th, 2026. All rates cited exclude fuel surcharges...

Distinguishing Bearer Bill of Lading and Blank Endorsed Bill of Lading

My prior article, “Document of Title Does Not Equal Ownership of Goods,” established that possessing a document of title does not automatically confer ownership of the underlying goods...