Alexandros Itimoudis
Major restructuring for intra-Asia service, as Evergreen upgrades its role
The joint service FAX/IEA/EAX/REA/FAS - operated by Emirates Shipping Line, Global Feeder Shipping, Interasia Lines, KMTC, Regional Container Lines, and T.S. Lines - is...
Egypt’s high risk and fragility create challenges for East Med
This analysis highlights the intricate relationship between geopolitical stability, supply chain dynamics, and port operational efficiency. The port connectivity indices and container throughput across...
Asia box lines enhance intra-Far East/Australasia network
Significant developments from CNC Line, OOCL, Sinokor and Heung A underscore the need for growing connectivity between key ports in Asia, particularly the Philippines,...
China’s expanding presence in African ports
Africa has become a focal point for China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with the continent emerging as the largest recipient of Chinese engagement...
Comparative analysis of key global container ports
Container News recently conducted a comparative analysis of five major container ports: Port of Los Angeles, Port of Shanghai, Port of Jebel Ali, Port...
Maritime security threats in Red Sea and Gulf of Guinea
The maritime security landscape in the Red Sea and Gulf of Guinea (GoG) is marked by escalating threats and vulnerabilities. Recent Houthi attacks in...
Vizhinjam port challenges Colombo’s dominance in Indian Ocean transshipment market
As reported by Container News, India's new container transshipment hub at Vizhinjam is progressing rapidly, with Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) emerging as a likely...
New alliance formation intensifies battle between major lines
With the container shipping alliance landscape expected to change in less than five months, it is worth examining the current dynamics of the alliances...
US ports on digitalization track
Digital technologies have the potential to significantly transform how various components of maritime operations work together, from administrative and logistics functions to ship and...
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Port of Long Beach appoints new managing director of engineering services
The Port of Long Beach has appointed Suzanne Plezia, P.E., as its new Managing Director of Engineering Services, succeeding Sean Gamette, P.E., who announced...
DP World and J.P. Morgan launch partnership
DP World Trade Finance has joined forces with J.P. Morgan to enhance access to working capital across emerging markets, addressing the persistent global trade...
Red Sea shipping traffic rebounds as Houthis limit targets
Red Sea maritime traffic has increased by 60% to approximately 36–37 vessels per day since August 2024, as Reuters reported.
However, it still falls short...
CMA CGM applies new surcharge from Far East to West Africa
French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced a peak season surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, China and Hong Kong &...