by Manal Barakat, SeaNewsEditor
In 2024, Kuehne+Nagel's Sea News was dedicated to keeping our readers informed about the latest developments in the maritime industry.
Our news covers critical updates on port congestion and labour strikes, as well as in-depth analyses of shipping routes and logistical challenges.
As we look forward to 2025, we understand the importance of staying ahead in this dynamic industry. We will continue to bring you the most relevant and impactful stories that help you stay up-to-date and prepared.
Sea News editors would like to wish you a Happy New Year and extend their heartfelt thanks to you, our valued readers, for your continued support and engagement.
In the meantime, we close the year with a list of the top-read articles of 2024!
1. Suez Canal vs. Cape of Good Hope: Current Situation and Challenges (21 Dec 2023)
This article explored the challenges and strategic decisions faced by shipping companies when choosing between the Suez Canal and the Cape of Good Hope.
2. French Labour Union Announces New Series of Strikes at Ports (14 Jun 2024)
This series of updates shows the development of strikes by French port workers, driven by unresolved pension reforms and labour conditions.
3. Potential Impact of ILA Port Strikes in the US East and Gulf Coasts (27 Aug 2024)
This piece, published ahead of the ILA strikes, examined the threat of strikes and their potential impact on US East and Gulf Coast ports.
4. Boxship ONE Hammersmith Stranded After Engine Failure (10 Oct 2024)
The article reports on the engine failure of the container ship ONE Hammersmith, which led to significant delays as the vessel was stranded outside the Port of Rotterdam.
5. Development of Events in ILA Strike: What We Know So Far (01 Oct 2024)
This article provided an update on the ILA strike that began on 1 October 2024, affecting major ports along the US East and Gulf Coasts.
6. Singapore Battles Port Congestion as Red Sea Crisis Snarls Container Traffic (31 May 2024)
This article covered the impact of the Red Sea Criris rippling effect and discussed the severe port congestion in Singapore caused by the diversion of ships around the Cape of Good Hope.
7. Boxship Causes Collapse of Bridge in Baltimore (26 Mar 2024)
This report covered the dramatic incident where a container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, leading to its collapse.
8. Terminal Congestion Spreads Through Asia (29 May 2024)
The article examined the spread of terminal congestion across Asia, exacerbated by the rerouting of ships due to the Red Sea crisis.
This piece analysed the preparations port operators took in anticipation of the strikes on the US East Coast.
10. Port Congestion Spreads to Northern Europe (19 Jun 2024)
The article reported on the spread of port congestion to Northern Europe, driven by strike actions in Germany and the ripple effects of congestion in Asia.
