ReCAAP: Five Asian Maritime Incidents Reported in October

A total of five incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported in October 2016, according to piracy-watchdog ReCAAP.

US Ports: October Imports Spike as Retailers Stock Up for Holidays

October is expected to be the second-busiest month of the year for the nation’s major retail container ports as merchants stock up for the holiday shopping season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail F

Shiptec China Returns in late October 2016

The 12th Shiptec China is ready to present a grand maritime exhibition and a series of conferences from October...

IMO to decide on timing of global 0.5% fuel sulphur cap in October

The IMO is expected to decide on the implementation timing of the global 0.5% sulphur content cap for marine...

Busan port moves higher box throughput in October

South Korea’s Busan port has recorded an increase in container throughput in October this year compared to the year-ago period, according to figures released by Busan Port Authority (BPA) on Sunday. ...

Hong Kong October container volumes down 13% to 1.6m teu

The Port of Hong Kong continued its slide, with throughput falling 12.8% to 1.59m teu in October.The rate of...

Cosco Pacific sees Bohai Rim volumes fall 6% in October

Major port operator Cosco Pacific has also seen poorer performance in the lead-up to the high season with its...