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Cargo Ship Runs Aground as Huge Waves Pound South African Coast

The MV Ultra Galaxy beached at Brand se Baai northwest of Cape Town late July 10, the South African Maritime Safety Authority said on its website.

A view of the MV Ultra Galaxy from the window of a rescue craft on July 8. Photo: South African Maritime Safety Authority

Singapore Container Ship Logjam Spills Over to Malaysian Port

Around 20 container vessels are anchored in a cluster off Port Klang, on the western coast of Malaysia near Kuala Lumpur.

Ships anchored around the Sentosa Island in Singapore, on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Singapore's port, already one of the busiest in the world, is facing a sustained period of congestion as vessel diversions to avoid the Red Sea push more container ships to the Asian maritime hub. Photographer: Aparna Nori/Bloomberg

Panama Canal Looks to Add New Reservoir to Ease Drought Struggles

The new reservoir would be situated along the Indio River, adding to the network of lakes that provide water to Gatun Lake.

Several freighters, assisted by tugboats, entering the Panama Canal at Gatun Locks on the Atlantic side. Photo: iStock / searagen

Extreme Weather Along South African Coast Could Bring Shipping Delays

An intense cold front bringing snow to some areas of the country is resulting in damaging coastal winds, rains and waves that threaten infrastructure.

The MSC Loreto container ship leaves the Port of Felixstowe, owned by a unit of CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd., in Felixstowe, UK, on Thursday, May 2, 2024. AP Moller-Maersk A/S, a bellwether for global trade, said a strong start to the year has improved the outlook for container trade demand worldwide. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

Chicago Metro Area to Get First All-Water Route for Container Ships

Although Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor is the 25th largest port in the U.S., all containers that travel through the Chicago area are moved by rail or truck.

Construction at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor. (Courtesy photo)

Possible Strike at British Columbia Ports Halted By Canada Labor Board

The dispute dates back to December, when DP World Canada revealed plans to automate parts of its rail intermodal yard at Vancouver's Centerm Terminal.

Photo: iStock / vkyryl

Foremen at BC Port Give DP World Canada 72-Hour Strike Notice

DP World Canada put the union on notice in December 2023 that it would unilaterally introduce some automation at its rail intermodal yard at the Centerm port in Vancouver.

Port of Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada. Photo: iStock.com/limpers

Asia Port Snarls Spread With Ship Delays Looking to Last Into August

Singapore, the world’s busiest transshipment center, for weeks has dealt with longer-than-usual lines of vessels waiting for berth space.

The Pasir Panjang port terminal in Singapore, on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Singapore's recovery held up in 2022, with a relatively strong year-end performance shoring up the economy ahead of an expected global slowdown this year. Photographer: Lionel Ng/Bloomberg

Global Shipping Activity Leaps Most Since 2010 After Red Sea Attacks

The marker, which multiplies the volume of cargo transported by the distance it sails, is heading for an increase of 5.1% compared to 2023.

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MAY 21: In an aerial view, a shipping crane sits idle at the Port of Oakland on May 21, 2024 in Oakland, California. Container shipping rates have surged nearly 30 percent as ships continue to be diverted from the Red Sea due to attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Ports of LA, Long Beach Invest $25M in Charging for Electric Trucks

The ports will partner with regional air quality agencies to install 207 charging units at eight sites in Southern California.

Los Angeles, California. Photo: iStock / KKStock

Harland & Wolff Shipbuilder Suspends Shares Trading

In June, it was reported that the U.K. government was withholding the approval of a $253 million loan guarantee promised in order to shore up the shipbuilder's finances.

Photo: iStock.com/Ballygally View Images

U.S. Industries Fearing a Port Strike Urge Biden to Revive Labor Talks

The current agreement, which covers about 45,000 dockworkers at facilities including six of the 10 busiest US ports, expires September 30.

Photo: iStock / Edgar Feliz

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