Maersk has announced the introduction of Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) on multiple trade lanes as part of its efforts to maintain service reliability during periods of increased demand. The first surcharge applies to shipments from Turkey to the East Coast of South America, effective from May 1, 2026, until further notice. The measure covers all […] The post Maersk introduces peak season surcharges on key trade routes appeared first on Container News.

Grimaldi Group has named and taken delivery of the Grande Inghilterra in Shanghai. The vessel is the Group’s eleventh ammonia-ready car carrier. China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu built the ship. It will soon begin its maiden voyage to South America and Northern Europe. The vessel follows earlier ships such as Grande Shanghai, Grande Svezia, and […] The post Grimaldi Group adds ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Inghilterra appeared first on Container News.

During the week, the global bunker market remained in a downward correction phase, driven by easing geopolitical tensions following the ceasefire in the Middle East, in effect since April 8. By the end of the reporting period, the 380 HSFO index declined by a further US$ 28.2, falling from US$ 756.18/MT to US$ 727.46/MT. The […] The post Bunker prices extend decline amid ceasefire stabilization appeared first on Container News.

Pacific International Lines (PIL) and PSA International have launched Singapore’s first joint land-sea green value-added service for cargo transshipped through the Port of Singapore. DNV supports the initiative. The service helps shippers and cargo owners reduce Scope 3 emissions. It does this through verified carbon reductions from lower-carbon fuels across shipping, port operations, and landside […] The post PIL and PSA launch Singapore first joint land-sea green shipping service with DNV appeared first on Container News.

The Port of Rotterdam handled 103.0 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2026, a marginal decline of 0.7% compared with 103.7 million tonnes in the same period of 2025. The slight contraction was driven by reductions in agribulk, coal, other liquid bulk and breakbulk, while iron ore and scrap metal, other dry bulk, crude […] The post Rotterdam first quarter throughput broadly stable appeared first on Container News.