China Turns Vertical as Robotic Storage Tackles Container Overflow
As container volumes continue to put pressure on storage space, China is exploring a different answer to one of logistics’
Asia
MSC Silvana VIII Sinks Deeper Off China After Failed Refloating Attempt
The situation surrounding the 8,401-TEU containership MSC Silvana VIII has deteriorated off Zhoushan, China, after attempts to refloat the grounded
Iranian Oil Tanker Kylo Sinks After U.S. Strikes in the Gulf of Oman
An Iranian crude oil tanker has sunk in the Gulf of Oman after being struck by U.S. forces, according to
Typhoon Saudel Disrupts China’s Key Ports as Shipping Delays Spread Across Asia
Typhoon Saudel has delivered another disruption to China’s container shipping network, adding pressure to ports that were already dealing with
Iran Blacklists 45 Tankers, Threatening Fines, Detention and Cargo Confiscation
Iran has blacklisted 45 tankers over what its newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) describes as violations of its
Panama Flagged Bulk Carrier Sinks Off India, 22 Crew Members Missing
A major search-and-rescue operation is underway in the Bay of Bengal after the Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Ocean Winner sank
Asia
Indian Seafarer Safety Under Scrutiny as Maritime Risks Rise Across Hormuz and Gulf of Aden
The safety of seafarers operating through some of the world’s most volatile maritime corridors is back in focus after India’s
Karachi Freight Transport Strike Puts Pressure on Port Logistics
A nationwide strike by goods transporters is continuing to put pressure on Pakistan’s freight network, with the dispute increasingly drawing
Sea Legend Launches Weekly Arctic Container Service Between China and Europe
A new chapter in Asia–Europe container shipping is beginning as Chinese carrier Sea Legend launches a scheduled weekly service through
Typhoon Dolphin Disrupts China’s Logistics Network as Low Water Restricts European River Freight
yphoon Dolphin, the strongest typhoon to hit China so far in 2026, has continued to disrupt transportation and industrial activity
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Falls to Just 8 Vessels as Shipping Restrictions Persist
Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely constrained, with only 8 confirmed vessel crossings recorded on August 7,
Kazakhstan Begins 800-Kilometre Highway Project to Strengthen the Middle Corridor
Kazakhstan has begun construction of an 800-kilometre highway designed to create a more direct road connection between the country’s inland