Since the start of President Trump's second term, U.S. policies have reshaped geopolitics, trade, and shipping, significantly increasing market uncertainties and impacting future supply...

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Europe’s Trade Struggles: Tariffs, Geopolitical Tensions, and Shipping Disruptions

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 27, 2025 0

The global economy is becoming more fragmented and unpredictable, fuelled by escalating geopolitical tensions. Trump's intention to increase tariffs on European goods by 10-20% could...

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Japan, South Korea into shipbuilding struggle to meet U.S. demand

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 26, 2025 0

According to a NYK Line executive, U.S. allies Japan and South Korea would face difficulties in rapidly expanding their shipbuilding capacity to meet U.S....

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India launches first maritime exercises with African nations to strengthen presence in Indian Ocean

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 26, 2025 0

India is set to conduct naval exercises with a group of African nations, marking its first maritime collaboration of this kind aimed at balancing...

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Shippers turning to futures and longer-term contracts to manage risks

Container News Team - March 24, 2025 0

Daily turnover of Asia-North Europe (EC) container freight futures traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange has reached US$1.5 billion. Speakers at the “Navigating the Volatility...

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Somaliland’s Growing Influence in Global Shipping

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 24, 2025 0

As the Red Sea crisis continues, Somaliland is about to emerge as a pivotal spot for Western interests, especially for maritime shipping, as long...

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Nhava Sheva Port launches US$500M road project to ease congestion

Container News Team - March 24, 2025 0

Indian shippers and supply chain stakeholders at Nhava Sheva Port (JNPA) could see significant relief from landside congestion as the port has won government...

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Industry struggles to navigate volatile market

Container News Team - March 21, 2025 0

An active and constantly changing market is proving tough for the industry to navigate as rates slide further and utilisation is falling, though month-on-month...

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Evergreen grows interest in Egypt’s Abu Qir Terminal

Container News Team - March 21, 2025 0

Evergreen Marine Corporation has increased its stake in the greenfield Egyptian container terminal, Abu Qir, to 25%. The Taiwanese liner operator paid US$12.65 million to...

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Black Sea shipping operations on the table

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 21, 2025 0

Russian and US experts will meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 24 March to discuss measures for securing Black Sea shipping as part of...

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Europe’s shipping strength under pressure amid rising Asian competition

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 20, 2025 0

European shipping has solidified its role as a key geopolitical asset for the European Union (EU), commanding a significant portion of the global fleet. This...

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Gaza escalation raises risks of further disruptions in Red Sea

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 20, 2025 0

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ended on March 18, with Israel resuming military operations in the Gaza Strip. This development heightens concerns regarding...

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