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Fight over new Santos terminal underscores competition among shipping lines

Ambiguous bidding criteria has delayed the auction to operate the new Tecon 10 mega-terminal in Brazil's Santos port, the largest in South America. Initially, Brazil's National...

China’s decision to merge the main shipyards reflects an attempt to maritime dominance

China’s recent decision to merge its two massive shipbuilding conglomerates, China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), has quietly set...

European carriers dominate global container shipping

In the ever-evolving landscape of global container shipping, European carriers continue to hold a commanding lead, despite fierce competition from Asia. According to the...

Tariff deadline delay creates more market uncertainty

Continued uncertainty over the enforcement of US tariffs has unsettled the markets again as the Trump administration delays import duties until 1 August but...

How Cape of Good Hope rerouting is skyrocketing container loss risk

The 2024 data from the World Shipping Council and South African Maritime Safety Authority underscores a specific and growing operational risk for global shipping:...

Volatility returns to the Red Sea after new Houthis attack

In July 2025, the Red Sea remained a focal point of conflict driven by Houthi rebel activities, with significant military and economic implications. On July...

Deltamarin works with Maersk, class societies on ammonia-powered boxship design

Finnish ship designer Deltamarin, a subsidiary of Chinese shipbuilder AVIC Weihai, has designed a 3,500 TEU ammonia-powered ship. Deltamarin teamed with Maersk Line, Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller...

Central Asia’s port ambitions: Can Eurasia become a global trade powerhouse?

As the world’s shipping lanes shift under the weight of war, climate shocks, and geopolitical rivalry, an unlikely player is racing to seize the...

Chittagong’s largest box terminal now operated by Bangladesh Navy

Amid severe protests against a move to handing over operational task of Chittagong’s largest terminal, the New-mooring Container Terminal (NCT), to Dubai-based DP World....

Container truck loses balance amid Typhoon Danas

A container truck driver escaped unhurt after his vehicle fell on its side amid strong winds resulting from Typhoon Danas today (7 July). ...

HD Hyundai expands global tie-up with Cochin Shipyard

HD Hyundai, South Korea’s largest shipbuilding group, is teaming with India's largest state-owned shipbuilder, Cochin Shipyard, to enter the South Asian country’s nascent shipbuilding industry. ...

CN Magazine | July Issue Out Now!

The latest issue of Container News Magazine is here! Your essential monthly guide to the dynamic world of container shipping, logistics and ports. In this...

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How Shippers Secure Fast Capital for Peak Season

Are you anticipating the surge of peak shipping and freight season?  For importers, non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs), and drayage operators, securing fast funding before...

OOCL expects hurdles from US port fees and competition

Hong Kong's Orient Overseas International Ltd (OOIL) said that impending US port fees that would be imposed on Chinese operators from 14 October, would...
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