Initiative sets 20% female trainee target and introduces dedicated vessels and onboard facilities
The Maritime Safety Committee adopted the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships at last week’s meeting
Programme includes new berths, rail integration, and inland logistics facilities
Lack of finance, high building costs, long payback periods and fragmented ownership play a part
Middle East Gulf states warn that recognising Iran’s route or the PGSA would set a ‘dangerous precedent’
An overview of recent carrier service developments and schedule changes affecting global container trades
Incident on 20 May involved containership Maersk Valparaiso, now anchored at Onne Port
Joint advisory outlines simultaneous threats, traffic disruptions and human performance challenges
Planned terminal meetings, rail strikes and infrastructure works between 21 and 29 May are expected to cause limited operational impact
Gatun Locks works from 09–17 June, reducing daily transit slots to 16 as El Niño forecasts raise attention on water levels and vessel flows
Driver shortages, extended vessel waiting times and rising volumes from Middle East disruptions
