A cargo ship that caught fire earlier this month in the Pacific Ocean has sunk, according to its managing company. The Morning Midas, a 600-foot (183-meter) car and truck carrier, was transporting approximately 3,000 vehicles — including around 800 electric vehicles — when it caught fire on June 3 near Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. The fire began on a deck carrying electric vehicles, which contain lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are typically
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Mozambique Approves Concession for Strategic Chongoene Port Terminal
Mozambique’s government has approved a decree authorizing the Ministers of Transport and Logistics, and Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries to sign the concession contract for the construction of the Chongoene Port Terminal in Gaza province, located in the southern region of the country. The decision was announced in the final communiqué of the cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, confirming the government’s intention to move forward with the project through a public-private
West Africa Welcomes Record-Breaking MSC Megaships in Global Trade Shift
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has made maritime history by becoming the first shipping line to deploy 24,000 TEU megaships on routes serving West Africa—marking a major milestone in the region’s integration into global trade networks. According to Container News, MSC has introduced two ultra-large container vessels—the MSC Diletta and MSC Türkiye—on its Africa Express service. This route connects major Asian export hubs, including China, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, to
Maersk Sana Adrift for Two Weeks After Engine Room Explosion Off Bermuda
A salvage tug is en route to the Maersk Sana, a Maersk-operated container ship that has been drifting in the Atlantic Ocean since an engine room explosion occurred last week. The vessel, positioned approximately 250 nautical miles east of Bermuda, experienced the explosion on April 28 while sailing from Newark to Singapore. Maersk confirmed in a statement issued on Monday, May 5, that the tug had departed from Europe on
Red Sea Gateway Terminal Eyes Fresh-Produce Terminal at Port of Durban
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) is considering a bid to develop and manage a new fresh-produce terminal at South Africa’s Port of Durban, as part of its broader push into African port infrastructure. This follows a request for proposals issued by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) for the planning, construction, and operation of a major brownfield development within the port’s Maydon Wharf precinct. The selected operator will receive
MSC Container Ship Detained in Malaysia for Unauthorized Anchorage in Malacca Strait
An MSC-operated container ship, MSC Olia, remains detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) after it was found anchoring without authorization in Malaysian waters on 16 May. The vessel was spotted approximately 22.5 nautical miles southwest of Sekinchan, in the busy Malacca Strait. The MMEA’s Area Control Centre detected the vessel’s suspicious position at 09:20 local time on Friday. By 13:20, authorities confirmed that the ship was stationary. A
DRC’s LMC Revives Maritime Ambitions with Acquisition of Two New Vessels
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the state-owned maritime company Lignes Maritimes Congolaises (LMC) is preparing to expand its fleet with the acquisition of two new vessels, according to Board Chairman Lambert Mende Omalanga. The announcement was made on May 6 in Matadi following a meeting with Kongo Central Governor Grâce Bilolo. “I came to inform Governor Bilolo that we are in the process of acquiring two vessels to
Adani Ports Eyes South Africa as It Revives Global Expansion Plans
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd., led by billionaire Gautam Adani, is actively exploring port development opportunities in South Africa as part of a renewed international expansion strategy aimed at reinforcing its position in the global maritime sector. “We are evaluating port projects in South Africa to boost our presence in Africa,” said Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports, in an interview with Bloomberg. He added that the
DRC Revives Maritime Sovereignty with Acquisition of Two Vessels
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is taking a significant step toward rebuilding its maritime capacity, with Lignes Maritimes Congolaises (LMC) set to acquire two vessels. The announcement was made by LMC Board Chairman Lambert Mende during a meeting with Kongo Central Governor Grâce Bilolo on May 5, 2025. “I came to inform the Governor that we are acquiring two floating units to improve operations at our provincial directorate,” Mende
Singapore and Rotterdam Deepen Collaboration to Advance Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Port of Rotterdam have renewed their commitment to the Rotterdam–Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor through a new cooperation agreement aimed at accelerating maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation. Launched in 2022, the 15,000-kilometre corridor has become a key initiative in the global push for greener shipping. It now includes 28 partners across the container shipping value chain, all working to deploy sustainable