BIMCO has initiated the development of a clause specifically addressing the new fees introduced on 14 October 2025 for US-related ships calling at ports in China. The Chinese Ministry of Transport announced on 10 October this year that new “Special Port Fees” would be imposed on ships arriving at Chinese ports if they are US-built […] The post BIMCO to develop standard clause addressing Chinese port fees appeared first on Container News.

Kintetsu World Express, Inc. (KWE) has expanded its partnership with Siemens Healthcare Ltd. Magnet Technology to enhance procurement efficiency and strengthen global supply chain operations. The collaboration focuses on sourcing key medical device components from Asia to support Siemens Healthcare’s UK production facilities. Driving Procurement from AsiaUnder the agreement, Siemens Healthcare will use KWE’s global […] The post KWE and Siemens Healthcare expand global supply chain partnership appeared first on Container News.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has appointed Dale S. Revelle to the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans. Revelle was sworn in during the October board meeting and will serve a five-year term, succeeding Walter J. Leger Jr. as one of four Orleans Parish representatives on the seven-member regional board. Beth Branch, Port […] The post Port of New Orleans appoints new member to Board of Commissioners appeared first on Container News.

The Port of Riga hosted the first demonstration of innovative marine technologies developed in Latvia 5G Solutions for the Digitalization of the Maritime Sector. At the opening of the region’s largest technology forum, Techritory, autonomous marine drones and boats developed in Latvia, air and land drones, as well as unique data transmission platforms using technology […] The post Digital solutions presented at Kundziņsala in port of Riga  appeared first on Container News.

KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced the launch of Galaxy Container Solutions, a global marine container leasing and financing platform, in partnership with a team of industry veterans. Galaxy will be owned by KKR-managed credit funds and accounts, which are committing US$500 million to the Company via KKR’s Asset-Based Finance strategy. Galaxy will provide […] The post KKR launches a container leasing platform appeared first on Container News.