Several shipping firms are quietly shifting their operations away from Hong Kong and withdrawing vessels from the Hong Kong flag registry. This trend is driven...

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Inside BlackRock’s Role in the Game-Changing Port Acquisition Deal

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 7, 2025 0

BlackRock, through a consortium that includes its subsidiary Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and MSC's Terminal Investment Limited (TIL), has agreed to acquire the international...

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Maersk’s rate-cutting shows flop of Gemini’s reliability promise

Container News Team - March 7, 2025 0

Maersk Line has been singled out for aggressive discounts on Asia-North Europe rates, as consultancy Linerlytica suggested that Gemini Cooperation, the Danish carrier’s alliance...

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Further rerouting scenarios unfold due to the Red Sea crisis

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 6, 2025 0

Recent sanctions imposed by the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) have disclosed active coordination between Houthi leaders and officials from Russia...

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Container shipping facing uncompromising economic reality

Container News Team - March 6, 2025 0

Shifts in services on key trade lanes are heralding the first frost of an economic winter that promises to be severe and could be...

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US concerns over Hutchison’s Panama Canal operations led to blockbuster deal?

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 6, 2025 0

A consortium of BlackRock and MSC's port operating arm Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) has agreed to purchase the international port assets from CK Hutchison...

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MSC leads intra-Europe trade as ONE triples market share

Container News Team - March 5, 2025 0

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has registered the strongest growth in the intra-Europe market over the past year, according to Alphaliner. The pan-Japanese carrier has nearly...

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Trump fires tariff war that can’t be won

Container News Team - March 5, 2025 0

Import duties are being used as ammunition in an economic war that many economists believe can only have losers and no winners. The chief...

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Global shipping industry shows mixed signals following Trump’s tariff threats

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 4, 2025 0

The global shipping industry has faced significant uncertainty and mixed reactions following the implementation of tariffs and trade threats by US President Donald Trump...

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Eastern Mediterranean ports proceed with significant investments

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 4, 2025 0

In 2024, the Eastern Mediterranean region, a crucial hub for maritime trade, has witnessed significant investment and expansion across its major ports. The Greek port...

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Russian strikes hit MSC ship in Odessa

Container News Team - March 4, 2025 0

An MSC container vessel was damaged in a Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Odessa port on 1 March. Ukraine’s deputy prime minister Oleksii Kuleba said...

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Middle East Ports: Strategic Hubs Amid Growth, Innovation, and Geopolitical Shifts

Alexandros Itimoudis - February 28, 2025 0

Middle East’s container ports play a pivotal role in global maritime trade, leveraging their strategic locations along vital shipping lanes connecting Asia, Europe, and...

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