Global container ports see growth, led by strong traffic from China, US and South Asia

The world’s 30 busiest container ports recorded a 7% growth in volumes in 2024, boosted by increased traffic from China, the United States and South Asia, according to Alphaliner.


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Monsoon anomaly holds up ships in Singapore and Port Klang

An unusual surge in monsoon winds in Southeast Asia resulted in congestion in the region’s key container ports, Singapore and Port Klang, as the region experienced nearly a week of heavy rain.

Linerlytica’s report this week stated that delays of up to three days have been recorded in Singapore and Port Klang.

Singapore, the world’s second-largest container port and the busiest transshipment port, was assessed by Lloyd’s List Intelligence’s SeaSearcher as having moderate congestion, with 329 ships...

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CMA CGM’s first dual-fuel methanol boxship makes maiden call at Singapore

CMA CGM Iron, the French ocean carrier’s first dual-fuel methanol vessel, made its maiden call today (5 March) at the Port of Singapore.

Built in South Korea by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, CMA CGM Iron is the first of a series of 12 dual-fuel methanol vessels, each with a capacity of 13,000 TEUs. The sister ships, including CMA CGM Cobalt, Argon, Platinum, Mercury, Helium, Krypton, Thorium, Osmium, Silver, Copper, and Gold, will be progressively deployed in 2025 and 2026.

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Port of Singapore: Resilient leader in maritime trade, yet vulnerable to global shifts

The Port of Singapore plays a pivotal role in global maritime trade, strategically positioned at the crossroads of the Strait of Malacca, where its operational efficiency and connectivity underscore its significance.

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Assessing the rise of next-gen supply chain technologies: Port analysis

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Port Klang and Singapore amid fluctuating trade winds

In the strategic maritime region near the Strait of Malacca, the fluctuations in container throughput and connectivity for Port Klang and Singapore highlight the vibrant competitive dynamics shaped by geopolitical and economic factors.

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Indonesia gains pace as competition between Singapore and Malaysia intensifies

Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia are enhancing their maritime sectors through strategic foreign direct investments (FDIs), digital transformation, and sustainability initiatives.

Recent market analyses and investment reports highlight the pivotal role these nations play in Southeast Asia’s burgeoning maritime trade.

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Asia’s Dominance: Box Throughput and Investments at the World’s Busiest Ports

In 2023, the top five ports in terms of container throughput were all located in Asia, underscoring the region’s dominance in the shipping industry. This geographic concentration highlights Asia’s growing influence and strategic importance in the maritime sector.

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Tanker catches fire in Singapore waters

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was alerted on 21 October at 10:30 am (local time) of an engine room fire onboard a Malta-flagged tanker, Med Atlantic, in the East Johor Strait, within Singapore waters.

The vessel is currently anchored, according to the statement, while an MPA patrol craft, two Police Coast Guard craft, three Singapore Civil Defence Force marine firefighting and rescue vessels, and two tug-boats have been deployed to render assistance and ensure navigational...

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Singapore becomes world’s first port to implement digital bunkering

Singapore will be the first port in the world to go fully digital for bunkering, jettisoning all paper bunker delivery notes.

At a keynote speech during the biennial Singapore International Bunkering Conference and Exhibition on 9 October, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Transport, Dr. Amy Khor said this will be effective from 1 April 2025, when all bunker suppliers in Singapore port must provide digital bunkering services and issue electronic bunker delivery notes (e-BDN).

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