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Trump renews push for free US passage through Panama and Suez canals, stirring global tensions

US President Donald Trump has renewed calls for American ships to pass “free of charge” through the Panama and Suez canals, according to Bloomberg,...

Wan Hai Chief: Transpacific Volumes Weak, Not Wiped Out

Amid the US-China tariff war, Wan Hai Lines’ General Manager Tommy Hsieh admitted that Transpacific volumes are far from ideal, as shippers have paused...

Trump’s market distortions will skew demolition market

Uncertainty and market defamation are the hallmarks of Donald Trump’s tariff and port fee policies, but with a growing over-capacity challenge, the distortion may...

Bandar Abbas Explosion: Geopolitical Flashpoint Disrupting Iran’s Maritime Growth?

The explosion at Shahid Rajaee port on April 26 has significant geopolitical implications, given the port’s strategic location. The blast has significant implications for Iran's...

Feeder Shipping Surge: How Middle East Is Poised to Lead Next Wave in Short-Sea Container Trade

In a rapidly evolving maritime landscape, the Middle East is stepping into the spotlight as a rising titan in the feeder container market. New market...

CK Hutchison’s earnings highlight necessity of terminals in liner shipping

CK Hutchison’s port operations experienced an 11% surge in sales in 2024, bringing its revenue almost on par in US dollar terms with Singapore’s...

US policy set to reconfigure global trading patterns

An analysis of the current US trade policy is pointing to major upheavals of supply chains as shippers look for alternative solutions to minimise...

Major European Ports See Container Gains Despite Trade Turmoil

With the United States reimposing sweeping tariffs under President Trump’s second administration, European ports and trade officials are bracing for impact—though early assessments suggest...

Could a potential India-Pakistan conflict affect shipping operations?

The specter of renewed conflict between India and Pakistan is once again casting a shadow over regional stability—this time with far-reaching consequences for shipping...

Red Sea Disruptions May Create Strategic Openings for China

The ongoing Red Sea crisis has escalated at a pace and scale with far-reaching geopolitical dimensions. US officials have confirmed that Iranian and Russian entities...

Small parcel exports to be hit by Trump policies

Single shipments out of China will be one of the hardest hit industries as consolidation in containers for single parcels will no longer be...

Is CMA CGM’s Bet on Oran in Jeopardy?

As diplomatic relations between Algeria and France once again enter turbulent waters, collateral damage may hit one of Algeria’s most strategically significant infrastructure projects. A...

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