An Indonesian crew member died today after fire on board cruise ship World Legacy, which rotates between Singapore and Malaysia. Four passengers were taken to hospital after the incident, which saw all 271 passengers evacuated. World Legacy was crewed by 388 staff. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said today (20 February) that the […] The post Cruise ship crewman dies after fire in Singapore waters appeared first on Container News.

PSA Antwerp, Danser Group, and Hutchison Ports Europe Intermodal have launched a new barge service connecting Antwerp and Willebroek. The service will operate under the name ‘Willebroek – PSAA Express’. The weekly express service links PSA’s Noordzee Terminal in Antwerp with the Willebroek inland terminal. Hutchison Ports Belgium manages the Willebroek facility. The parties aim […] The post PSA Antwerp launches express barge service to Willebroek appeared first on Container News.

The Northwest Seaport Alliance reported container volume of 228,166 TEUs in January 2026. The figure dropped 13.9% compared to January 2025. The decline followed last year’s cargo frontloading ahead of expected tariffs. Full imports decreased 16%. Full exports remained flat year-over-year but increased 10.2% compared to January 2022. Equipment and capacity shortages had constrained exports […] The post NWSA container volume falls 13.9% in January appeared first on Container News.

Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) has named Sushil Sriram as its new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Till Ole Barrelet, who steps down after four years in the role. During his tenure, Barrelet strengthened the company’s strategic direction and expanded its global presence, laying the groundwork for continued growth. Sriram brings more than 20 years of […] The post Emirates Shipping Line appoints Sushil Sriram as CEO appeared first on Container News.