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Port of Oakland gets new service to Asia, includes Saudi Arabia

A highlight of the new service: the first-ever direct link between Oakland and the Middle East.

USA’s second busiest container hub joins SEA-LNG

SEA-LNG welcomes the Port of Long Beach, the USA’s second busiest container port, to its growing membership.

HHLA provides mega-ship berth for the Port of Hamburg

Two additional container gantry cranes arrive at HHLA CTB

Scientists investigate presence of ancient deep-sea microplastics

Marine scientists are seeking to solve a deep-sea microplastics mystery after finding evidence of manufactured plastics buried in the seabed sediment.

Hutchison to expand Barcelona reefer container services

BEST’s customers have the option of pre-inspection services for their refrigerated containers (PTIs).

OOI’s cable hears the sounds of the ocean

In some settings, ship noise is known to affect whale behavior and the permanent network of hydrophones operated by the OOI and Ocean Networks Canada will provide an opportunity to study whether whales are avoiding the shipping lanes to Asia.

Seafloor microplastic hotspots controlled by deep-sea currents

New research has revealed the highest levels of microplastic yet recorded on the seafloor, with up to 1.9 million pieces in an area of just one square metre.

The cornerstone of Tallinn’s cruise terminal was laid

The new cruise terminal is estimated to be completed in July 2021.

Open access forecasting system tested successfully in the Port of Riga

The said system provides real-time imaging of currents, waves and water levels, as well as monitors their changes in the port water area.

Meyer Turku starts negotiations to lay off people

Turku shipyard started YT-negotiations about temporary layoffs in the middle of March.

Aberdeen Harbour creates ‘click and collect’ slots for vessels

Vessels will be allowed to book a four-hour ‘welfare visit’ slot in the port.

Reefer containers are currently scarce in South Africa

Maersk delivers refrigerated containers to South Africa

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