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Surge in shipbuilding raises potential oversupply concerns

While some shipyards struggled to stay afloat during the initial outbreak of Covid-19, the post-pandemic environment is predicted to usher in an encouraging era...

Supply chains backed up on US East Coast, but free flowing pockets remain

Several major container ports on the US East Coast are experiencing elevated levels of congestion, but a few remain relatively free flowing and uncongested. As...

Port fire risks – how to maximise safety and minimise downtime

With ocean shipping responsible for 90% of global trade, and an estimated 200 million containers being shipped each year, global maritime is reliant on...

FIATA calls for balanced and fair maritime market system

The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) continues to call on industry stakeholders and market regulators to take action to ensure a balanced...

Keeping up with the port industry’s evolving fire risks

The international shipping and materials handling industries continue to grow exponentially, due to new ports and terminals being built globally. This is seeing operations...

Sharp surge in port congestion foreshadows Shanghai lockdown

Authorities in Shanghai imposed a strict lockdown on Monday (28 March) morning, following congestion at the city’s port skyrocketing since early March. With roads, bridges...

Bio-content in marine fuel helps reduce emissions – but will it leave you “all at sea”?

Pierre Poitras, a technical consultant at Conidia Bioscience, looks at how the increased percentage of biofuels can raise the cost of fuel as well...

Asset tracking on land and sea

According to the market analyst firm IDC, the transportation industry has now become the second-largest segment investing in the Internet of Things (IoT) with...

Digging in the wrong place – Ukraine crisis distracts from bigger trends in seaborne LNG market

The Ukraine crisis has sent global gas prices sky rocketing, but there may be bigger forces at work in the seaborne LNG market. While...

Global trade needs better screening than ever as the US and EU target Russia

Shippers, operators and charterers urgently need to upgrade their compliance screening capabilities now the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union are...

Can LNG replace Russian gas in Europe?

European LNG imports reached a record high in January 2022 and could go a little higher if Russian pipeline gas supply falls, or even...

VesselsValue: Newbuild Report 2021

2021 was a record-breaking year for the maritime industry. The spread of three major Covid-19 variants had substantial repercussions for shipping: labour shortages, port...

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PFL to implement GRI on Australia & New Zealand–Papua New Guinea trade

Pacific Forum Line (PFL) has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) on cargo moving from Australia and New Zealand to Papua New Guinea, effective...

Operations begin at phase two of Dublin Port’s Terminal 4 RoRo depot

Dublin Port has opened Phase Two of its new Terminal 4 (T4) RoRo depot, adding 160 trailer spaces and boosting capacity by more than...

Port Houston achieves double-digit growth

Port Houston recorded one of its strongest months on record in July 2025, as container volumes surged by 21% year-on-year, reaching 392,829 TEUs. The milestone...

MABUX showed a moderate upward trend

At the close of the 35th week, the global bunker indices MABUX showed a moderate upward trend. The 380 HSFO index rose by US$...

CMA CGM to launch KILIMA service

CMA CGM will launch its new KILIMA service in August 2025, offering a direct weekly connection between the Far East and East Africa, including...
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