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Worldcargo News

#WCN is a publication providing comprehensive coverage of port and terminal operations, intermodal, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends.

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worldcargonews.com > news > 2026 > 09 > maersk-imposes-emergency-freight-charge-as-hormuz-crisis-deepens

Maersk imposes emergency freight charge as Hormuz crisis deepens

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (182+ words) The charge rises to US$3,800 for reefer, special and dangerous-goods containers. The company said in an advisory that a further US$1,000 per container will apply to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Maersk said the emergency freight rate will cover…...

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worldcargonews.com > container-industry > 2026 > 09 > box-production-stays-at-a-high-level

Box production stays at a high level

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (166+ words) For the third year in succession, shipping container production is likely to exceed 6m TEU. A mix of increasing replacement requirements, congestion in supply chains and a much better than expected growth in containerised trade in H1 2026 meant owners contracting and taking…...

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worldcargonews.com > business > 2026 > 09 > hapag-lloyd-confirms-revision-of-us4-2bn-zim-bid

Hapag-Lloyd confirms revision of US$4.2bn Zim bid

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (166+ words) German liner Hapag-Lloyd has confirmed to WorldCargo News that the company is preparing a revised US$4.2 billion bid for Zim with Israeli private equity group FIMI, aimed at addressing Israeli government concerns over the carrier’s strategic independence. Samsung Electronics America…...

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worldcargonews.com > news > 2026 > 09 > pany-nj-launches-us45m-ze-truck-incentive-programmes

PANY/NJ launches US$45m ZE truck incentive programmes

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (412+ words) The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANY/NJ) and clean transportation non-profit CALSTART have launched two incentive programmes worth US$45m to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission (ZE) drayage trucks, yard tractors and charging infrastructure. Starting this autumn,…...

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worldcargonews.com > news > 2026 > 09 > csp-abu-dhabi-volumes-plunge-44-as-hormuz-crisis-bites

CSP Abu Dhabi volumes plunge 44% as Hormuz crisis bites

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (351+ words) CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal has become the latest Persian Gulf container facility to report a sharp fall in volumes as disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continues to reshape regional cargo flows. The result adds to a growing…...

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worldcargonews.com > news > 2026 > 09 > cosco-reports-higher-volumes-as-us3bn-newbuild-programme-expands-its-fleet

COSCO reports higher volumes as $3bn programme expands fleet

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (292+ words) COSCO SHIPPING Holdings handled 14.28m TEU in the first half of 2026, up 7.52% year-on-year. The company also reported higher revenue but lower profit. At the same time, it is continuing to expand its fleet with an order for 18 container ships. COSCO’s terminal…...

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worldcargonews.com > news > 2026 > 09 > strike-disrupts-mundra-empty-container-flows

Strike disrupts Mundra empty-container flows

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (305+ words) A strike by empty-container yard operators is disrupting container movements at India’s Mundra port, with around 5,000 containers a day reportedly being held up as a dispute over the handling of empty boxes escalates. “Effective 1 September 2026, empty containers may be nominated…...

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worldcargonews.com > shipping-logistics > 2026 > 08 > kaleris-takes-a-tilt-at-carrier-terminal-collaboration

Kaleris takes a tilt at carrier/terminal collaboration

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (151+ words) Kaleris is revisiting familiar ground as it reveals its plan to launch a new “Cargo Data Exchange Hub” to “connect ship and shore operations around a shared operational picture that supports better decision-making throughput the port call lifecycle.” The Panama…...

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worldcargonews.com > news > 2026 > 08 > apm-terminals-breaks-ground-for-laldia-container-terminal

APM Terminals breaks ground for Laldia Container Terminal

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (374+ words) The US$550m project is the result of a government-to-government partnership between Bangladesh and Denmark. Under the agreement, Bangladesh invited Denmark to bring the expertise and investment of its shipping and logistics companies to help modernise the country’s critical trade infrastructure....

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worldcargonews.com > news > 2026 > 08 > more-containers-moved-directly-between-gothenburg-and-asia

More containers moved directly between Gothenburg and Asia

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (403+ words) Cargo volumes at the Port of Gothenburg remained strong in the first half of 2026. Container volumes stayed at record levels, while rail, Ro-Ro, new vehicles, energy products and dry bulk all recorded growth. The share of containers moved on direct…...