Several terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach shut down on Friday after a truck carrying lithium-ion batteries overturned and caught fire.

The aluminium hole stays from the LG series by Tsubaki Kabelschlepp improve the service life of the cable carrier and the sustainability of the overall system.

CSX’s Q2 2024 intermodal business saw a 5% increase in total containers, boosted by international shipments, while domestic containers declined.

Westports Holdings has kick started its Westports 2 container terminal expansion at Port Klang, Malaysia, which includes plans for terminal automation.

Port Houston names Charlie Jenkins CEO, Gabriela Costa leads ATP, Maersk appoints Lisa Park in UAE, and Erica Calhoun becomes Deputy Executive Director at Port of LA.

ESPO and FEPORT are urging for a mandatory EU tax exemption for onshore power supply.

CINS has released guidelines for safely transporting charcoal in containers, detailing regulations and best practices for all involved in the supply chain.

The Port of Oakland and NWSA have joined the FLOW initiative, which now includes the largest US container ports and major ocean carriers.

While the strike on the US East and Gulf Coast has ended, Xeneta’s Peter Sand warns that “it is only a tentative agreement, and automation at ports will remain a major stumbling block.” 

COSCO Shipping Specialised Carriers has launched a monthly Ro-Ro route from the Port of Gothenburg to China via Singapore, primarily transporting Swedish export cars.

The Port of Vancouver says its mid-year trade volumes are steady driven by the recovery of the container sector.

ZEMBA says e-methanol is the most likely pathway for ZEMBA’s next tender because of alignment between production and e-methanol-capable container ships on the water in 2027.