On December 16 and 19, 2025, the Hong Kong Customs conducted targeted inspections at the cargo inspection yard of the Kwai Chung Customs Building, successfully seizing two shipments of suspected ketamine concealed within a consolidated shipping container. The total quantity seized amounted to approx

Recently, Maersk noted in its latest maritime report that while Latin American port systems are operating smoothly overall, Brazil faces significant operational pressures. Key ports along the East Coast of South America (ECSA), such as Santos, Paranaguá, Itapuaí, and Rio Grande Terminal, have been

Recently, frequent foggy weather along the U.S. Gulf Coast has significantly disrupted container shipping operations at the Port of Houston. According to JOC, reduced visibility has forced multiple shipping companies to temporarily alter port sequences, redirecting vessels originally scheduled for d

On the evening of January 9, a fierce winter storm swept across the English Channel. The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) confirmed that 24 containers fell overboard in waters near the Isle of Wight that night. Reports indicate the first unnamed vessel lost 17 containers between Nab Tower and

Recently, German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd (HPL) introduced new regulations for specific waste cargo shipments bound for Southeast Asia, requiring more comprehensive shipping documentation to accompany shipments. The company particularly emphasizes the mandatory submission of indemnity bonds. Incom