The Liberian Registry has launched a new digital platform for seafarers, introducing electronic documents and a dedicated mobile application aimed at improving efficiency and accessibility. Seafarers working on Liberian-flagged vessels will now receive electronic versions of their official documents. These include Seaman’s Books, licenses, certificates and records of sea service. The documents are accessible through […] The post Liberian Registry launches digital seafarer platform with mobile app and e-documents appeared first on Container News.

CMA CGM will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on shipments from Europe to Australia and New Zealand. The surcharge will apply from 1 June 2026 (loading date) until further notice. Scope and routes The PSS covers: Services: NEMO (NEWMO), PAD (RTWPAN), and relay services via Asia Origin regions: North Europe, Poland, Scandinavia, Baltic, Mediterranean, […] The post CMA CGM introduces peak season surcharge from Europe to Australia and New Zealand appeared first on Container News.

Gebrüder Weiss has opened a new Logistics and IT Center in Wolfurt, Austria, marking one of the largest investments in the company’s history. The €100 million facility aims to improve supply chain efficiency through automation, digitalisation and integrated operations. The site was officially inaugurated on April 24 with representatives from business and government. “The Logistics […] The post Gebrüder Weiss opens €100m logistics and IT hub in Austria appeared first on Container News.

Hanwha Ocean and Leidos have announced a collaboration to develop next-generation naval ship designs and strengthen shipbuilding capacity for the United States and its allies. The partnership combines Hanwha Ocean’s large-scale shipbuilding capabilities with Leidos’ naval design and engineering expertise. The companies aim to deliver production-ready solutions aligned with U.S. Navy requirements and global defense […] The post Hanwha Ocean and Leidos partner to boost naval shipbuilding capacity appeared first on Container News.

South Korea has finally bound its shipbuilding and shipping industries under a single national strategy. The move is less about industrial coordination than about resolving three geopolitical tensions Seoul can no longer afford to manage separately. The post Explainer: Behind Seoul’s three-front gambit appeared first on Container News.