For years, shipping’s relationship with autonomy has been one of cautious optimism, mixed with deep scepticism. We’ve talked about autonomous ships as if they...

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BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week: China drives 6% drop in global coal shipments

Giannis Nikolakis - July 10, 2025 0

“During the first half of 2025, global coal shipments fell 6% y/y amid weak import demand in large markets. Cargo loadings headed to China...

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Freightos Weekly Update: Transpacific ocean rates continue to slide

Container News Team - July 9, 2025 0

"President Trump signed an executive order on Monday extending the pause of the White House’s reciprocal tariff roll outs for a long list of...

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Temporary truce in the trade war

Antonia Saratsopoulou - July 8, 2025 0

Maritime transport accounts for over 90% of global trade. Shipping is closely tied to the global geopolitical situation, which is currently driven in large...

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Sea-Intelligence: Capacity Volatility from Asia to North American West Coast

Antonia Saratsopoulou - July 4, 2025 0

Sea-Intelligence analyses volatility in the capacity offered in the Asia to the North American West Coast (NAWC) trade. This volatility is caused by blank...

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BIMCO Shipping Number of the week: US grain shipments jump 9% despite Chinese tariffs

Giannis Nikolakis - July 2, 2025 0

“During the first half of 2025, US seaborne grain shipments increased 9% y/y, driven by stronger maize exports. While an increase in import tariffs...

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Freightos: Weekly update

Giannis Nikolakis - July 2, 2025 0

The July 9th expiration date for the White House’s pause on April’s reciprocal tariffs on a long list of countries is rapidly approaching. The...

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Stable demand outlook despite US trade policies: BIMCO’s Container Shipping Market Overview & Outlook June 2025

Giannis Nikolakis - June 26, 2025 0

“We forecast a stable demand outlook for the container shipping sector in line with our previous report despite the uncertainties introduced by new US...

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Freightos: Transpacific rates falling sharply; Israel-Iran ceasefire could avert disruptions

Giannis Nikolakis - June 26, 2025 0

Energy markets, global trade stakeholders and the international freight industry were bracing for Iran’s response to US strikes on its nuclear sites early this...

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BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week: Ship recycling could double to 16,000 ships over the next 10 years

Giannis Nikolakis - June 26, 2025 0

“As the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention) enters into force we have updated...

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BIMCO: Brazilian iron ore shipments rise 4%

Freightos: Transpac container rates fall to pre-Red Sea levels

Parcelhero: Should UK scrap de minimis too?

BIMCO: Nigeria’s clean fuel imports drop 39%

Freightos: Transpac rates keep falling despite tariff extension

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