Fleet & Transport Ops

Thu 22 Oct Ocean Shipping & Ports Wan Hai Keeps Fleet Orders on Track as Container Market Visibility Shrinks Wan Hai says reliable market forecasts now extend only about three months, while its shipbuilding program continues with six 11,000-TEU vessels due from 2029.

Wed 21 Oct Fleet & Transport Ops BANDA Tanker Refloated Five Days After Grounding Off Istanbul The 238-meter BANDA was refloated off Kısırkaya on October 20 after divers inspected its submerged sections and salvage crews coordinated a multi-vessel effort.

Wed 21 Oct Supply Chain Tech Logistics AI Adoption Raises Security and Accountability Risks Disconnected AI tools can weaken security and obscure accountability. Logistics firms need clear controls as they expand automation.

Wed 21 Oct Ocean Shipping & Ports Yalova Ship and Yacht Exports Nearly Double to $777.7 Million in 2026 Yalova’s ship, yacht and services exports rose 96.5% in January–September 2026, accounting for 39% of Turkey’s sector total.

Tue 20 Oct Ocean Shipping & Ports SANMAR Delivers 80-Ton-Plus Escort Tug for Piraeus Operations The new SVS III will serve Piraeus with more than 80 tons of bollard pull, escort capability and FiFi 1 firefighting equipment.

Tue 20 Oct Ocean Shipping & Ports HMM to Add 114,100 TEU Across 12 Ships in $1.617 Billion Fleet Expansion HMM plans eight mainline ships and four feeders, adding 114,100 TEU by 2029 as it targets a more flexible fleet by 2030.

Tue 20 Oct Ocean Shipping & Ports Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Restore FM1 Asia–Middle East Service to Khor Fakkan The FM1 loop returns with a Qingdao departure on 17 October, adding a direct Khor Fakkan call for Asia–Middle East cargo.

Tue 20 Oct Ocean Shipping & Ports Modern Terminals and CLPe Study Electrification Options for Hong Kong Port Operations The companies will assess shore power, battery swapping and charging systems to shape a phased electrification roadmap for Modern Terminals’ Hong Kong operation...

Tue 20 Oct Supply Chain Tech Lunar Society Lessons Put Supply Chain Process Ahead of Automation Hype David Mindell argues that better processes, transport networks and maintenance matter as much as automation in building resilient supply chains.

Tue 20 Oct Fleet & Transport Ops 5 Signs Your Fleet Fuel Strategy Is Falling Behind Operations Rising costs, lost driver time and limited fuel data can signal that a fleet’s purchasing and supply setup no longer fits its needs.

Tue 20 Oct Ocean Shipping & Ports Berdan Doğan Takes Chair at Mersin Chamber of Shipping for 2026–2030 Berdan Doğan succeeds Cihat Lokmanoğlu after 37 years, with member communication, maritime business links and youth employment among his priorities.

Tue 20 Oct Ocean Shipping & Ports GFS Pride Sinking Leaves Floating Containers and Cargo in Strait of Hormuz Containers and goods from the sunken GFS Pride pose a navigation hazard, while reports about recovered products remain unverified.

Tue 20 Oct Fleet & Transport Ops IMO Pilot Transfer Equipment Rules Set 2028 Start Date and Inspection Duties New pilot transfer standards set equipment life limits, inspection schedules and technical requirements, with onboard controls beginning January 1, 2028.

Tue 20 Oct Ocean Shipping & Ports Funchal Sold for €808,000 for Dismantling in Aliağa, Turkey The 65-year-old Portuguese passenger ship Funchal is bound for dismantling in Aliağa after years of failed revival plans.

Tue 20 Oct Fleet & Transport Ops Ammonia Ship Fuel Seminar Highlights Engine, Port and Safety Challenges A September 2026 IMO seminar examined ammonia engines, port refueling, emissions control and the safety risks shaping its use as marine fuel.

Tue 20 Oct Ocean Shipping & Ports Mangalia Shipyard Sale Sets Up Black Sea Facility for Commercial and Military Vessel Production Rheinmetall and MSC plan to restart Mangalia with separate production zones and upgrades; four Romanian naval vessels are among the planned projects.

Mon 19 Oct Trucking & Freight Fleet Professionals Take On Three Rounds of Trucking Trivia at HDTX and WTX A live trivia challenge at the 2026 HDTX and WTX tested fleet professionals on truck components, diesel engines and trucking history.

Mon 19 Oct Ocean Shipping & Ports Matson’s $1 Billion Fleet Renewal Adds Three Ships to Hawaii and China Routes Matson expects three 3,600-TEU vessels from 2027 to 2028, replacing existing ships and adding capacity on Hawaii and China–Long Beach services.

Mon 19 Oct Ocean Shipping & Ports Evergreen Marine Targets Terminal Investment as Port Congestion Limits Capacity Gains Evergreen plans to pursue terminal investments as congestion blunts capacity growth, while U.S. import demand remains firm and trade risks bear watching.

Mon 19 Oct Ocean Shipping & Ports Electric Container Route Connects Guangzhou Nansha and Hong Kong A 240-TEU electric vessel has begun scheduled service between Nansha and Hong Kong, with annual carbon savings estimated above 550 tonnes per vessel.