Somali Pirates Resurface as Monsoon Season Ends, Prompting Maritime Warnings Friday, 25 October 2024  As the monsoon season draws to a close, Somali pirates are making a return to the Indian Ocean, raising alarms among maritime security officials. According to the European Union’s naval force, EU NAVFOR, 13 armed suspects were spotted departing from Ceel […]

A brief but impactful port strike by the ILA, which disrupted major U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, has ended.

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug 2024-25 Seasonal Measures August 29, 2024 As part of the ongoing efforts to prevent the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) spread, Australia implements strict seasonal measures for goods and vessels associated with target risk countries. These measures apply to goods manufactured in or shipped from target risk countries between September 1, […]

Port of Fremantle Faces More Disruptions Amidst New Strike and Severe Weather 23rd of August, 2024 The Port of Fremantle is bracing for disruptions as the Australian Maritime Officers Union (AMOU) Western Australia announces a new 48-hour industrial action starting at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 25. This latest stoppage follows a similar 48-hour strike […]

20 Questions for 20 Years Get to know Freightplus’ Rod Mackay 1. What is your role at Freightplus?  I’m the Country Manager for Japan. 2. How many years have you been at Freightplus?  I’ve been at Freightplus for 20 years as of April this year. 3. What has been your favourite moment at Freightplus?  Honestly, […]

Port of Singapore Faces Significant Congestion Amid Global Supply Chain Crisis June 12, 2024  The Port of Singapore, the world’s second busiest container port, is currently experiencing severe congestion, causing a significant impact on global supply chains. According to market intelligence firm Linerlytica, the port has reached a critical bottleneck, handling a staggering 2 million […]

06/06/24 Recent Attacks Highlight Escalating Risks and Growing Market for Armed Guards In the wake of renewed piracy off the Somali coast, the maritime industry faces increasing threats, prompting heightened security measures and soaring costs for onboard armed guards. Captain Rahul Khanna, global head of marine risk consulting at Allianz Commercial, emphasised the urgency of […]

Container Ship Collision Causes Bridge Collapse Shipping Industry Faces Disruption 24th April 2024 In the early hours of March 26, a catastrophic collision unfolded in Baltimore, shaking the foundations of the shipping industry. The MV Dali, navigating a 2M (Maersk/MSC) service route between the East Coast of North America and Southeast Asia, struck the Francis […]

Porsche Faces Lawsuits in Germany Over Car Carrier Fire Linked to Electric Vehicle March 7th, 2024 Porsche finds itself embroiled in legal battles as two separate lawsuits have been filed against the luxury car manufacturer in Germany, stemming from a car carrier fire in 2022, allegedly ignited by one of the brand’s electric vehicles (EVs) […]