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Container News is a platform developed by experts in the shipping industry, designed to provide prompt, precise, and trustworthy information to businesses involved in container transport. Specializing in liner shipping and related container applications, Container News serves as a dedicated news portal for shipping and maritime updates. The website closely tracks the global shipping landscape, offering news and data that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of the local shipping and business community. Our goal is to deliver well-researched and timely information that supports decision-makers in their roles. We continuously monitor data and news to ensure our readers receive the latest updates on the container shipping sector. Our audience includes a wide range of stakeholders such as shipping companies, operators, freight forwarders, exporters, importers, traders, shipping executives, logistics and 3PL providers, port operators, and shipping professionals.

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ZIM delivers strong Q1 results, reaffirms full-year outlook

1 month ago | container-news.com | Antonis Karamalegkos

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. announced a strong start to 2025, reporting impressive financial and operational results for the first quarter. The company posted revenues of US$2.01 billion, net income of US$296 million, adjusted EBITDA of US$779 million, and adjusted EBIT of US$463 million. Driven by solid demand and strategic network optimization, ZIM achieved a 12% year-over-year increase in carried volumes, transporting 944,000 TEUs in the first three months of the year.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges unveils Europe’s first electric tugboat

1 month ago | container-news.com | Antonis Karamalegkos

Port of Antwerp-Bruges has announced the launch of Volta 1, Europe’s first fully electric tugboat, which was developed in cooperation with Damen and follows previous world firsts such as the Hydrotug (hydrogen-driven) and the Methatug (methanol-driven). The Volta 1 is a Reversed Stern Drive (RSD) tugboat designed on a double bow principle and equipped with a patented Twin Fin skeg for optimal stability and manoeuvrability. Therefore, it can be used flexibly as a front and back tugboat.
IRIS Lines, Trans-Asia launch joint intra-Philippine services

1 month ago | container-news.com | Antonis Karamalegkos

IRIS Lines, the shipping division of the Royal Cargo Group, has announced the launch of three new services in collaboration with Trans-Asia Shipping Lines. These services are scheduled to commence on 28 May and aim to enhance connectivity and flexibility across key Philippine trade routes.
CMA CGM sees revenue and earnings rise amid market uncertainty

1 month ago | container-news.com | Antonis Karamalegkos

French shipping company CMA CGM has achieved improved financial results in the first quarter of 2025. In particular, CMA CGM reported US$13.26 billion in revenue, translating to a 12.1% increase over the same period last year. Additionally, the ocean carrier’s EBITDA neared US$3.1 billion, representing a 29.1% growth, with an EBITDA margin at 23.3%. Last but not least, CMA CGM boosted its Q1 net income from US$785 million in 2024 to US$1.12 billion this year.
Konecranes names new President and CEO

1 month ago | container-news.com | Antonis Karamalegkos

Finnish port equipment manufacturer Konecranes has appointed Marko Tulokas as its new President and CEO as of June 1. He will succeed current President and CEO Anders Svensson, who will leave the company on July 19. From the beginning of June until his departure, Anders Svensson will act as an advisor to ensure a smooth transition. Marko Tulokas is currently Business Area President, Industrial Equipment, and a member of Konecranes Leadership Team.
Tripoli port operations halted after clashes erupt in Libya

1 month ago | container-news.com | Antonis Karamalegkos

Due to the ongoing security situation in Tripoli, Libya, port operations have been suspended until further notice. The German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd announced the temporary suspension of all vessel calls to and from the port, while it will not accept any new bookings related to this port. Clashes erupted last week across multiple districts of the Libyan capital, reportedly sparked by the killing of a prominent militia leader.
Port of Hamburg: Only major European port with Q1 container growth

1 month ago | container-news.com | Antonis Karamalegkos

The Port of Hamburg handled 2 million TEUs in the first three months of the year, representing a 6.3% growth year-on-year. For the same period, the German port recorded seaborne cargo throughput of 28.3 million tonnes, translating to a 3.1% year-on-year increase. Hamburg is, therefore, the only one of the three largest European ports (Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges, and Hamburg) with a positive trend in seaborne cargo throughput.
MSC revises East-West trade network

1 month ago | container-news.com | Antonis Karamalegkos

Swiss/Italian ocean carrier MSC will disconnect its Europe-Far East Swan and Far East-US West Coast Sentosa services and combine the latter with the Far East-Middle East Clanga service to create the Sentosa-Clanga pendulum.
Long Beach prepares for cargo downturn after months of gains

1 month ago | container-news.com | Antonis Karamalegkos

Following its strongest April on record and 11 consecutive months of cargo increases, the Port of Long Beach is preparing for a double-digit decline in May shipments. The Californian port moved 867,493 TEUs in April, translating to a 15.6% increase from the same month last year and surpassing the previous record set in April 2022 by 5.7%.
Folk Maritime expands fleet with boxship trio

1 month ago | container-news.com | Antonis Karamalegkos

Folk Maritime Services Company announced the addition of three vessels to its fleet, which will be deployed on its services over the next month. The three container ships are:Folk Dammam (1,868 TEUs)Folk Yanbu (702 TEUs)Folk Jubail (1,118 TEUs)All the container vessels are registered under the Saudi flag at Jeddah Islamic Port.