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Maldives Male Port’s Strategic Role in the Indo-Pacific

The Maldives' strategic positioning in the Indo-Pacific has garnered significant attention, particularly as its international alliances and economic policies evolve.     Recently, the country has deepened...

Gemini’s challenge to container orthodoxy

The launch of Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd’s Gemini Cooperation will bring a new dimension to the container shipping sector with a hub and spoke shuttle...

ASEAN at Crossroads: Effects of Myanmar’s Instability on Regional Trade

In the recent ASEAN summit, the regional leaders convened amidst a tense geopolitical climate, grappling with critical issues that threaten the stability and prosperity...

Analysis of Smart Container Market: Current Value, Forecast, Characteristics, and Key Players

Smart containers are a revolutionary advancement in the shipping sector, enhancing efficiency, security, and operational insights. Their widespread adoption depends on addressing challenges in...

Head-to-Head: Mombasa and Dar es Salaam’s Rise Amid Red Sea Turmoil

Amid continuing severe challenges in the Red Sea, African ports, such as Dar es Salaam and Mombasa, have experienced notable gains in performance, potentially...

Hong Kong establishes strategic development Board to reclaim lost shipping ground

Hong Kong is launching a pivotal Maritime and Port Development Board, an industry-led council aimed at bolstering the city's stature as a global shipping...

Ukraine focussed on upholding recovering shipping operations amid heightened Russian attacks

In the past month, for the first time this year, Russia has escalated its military strategy to include targeting shipping and port infrastructure, prompting...

No turning back from shift towards fleet renewal

Vessel ordering is continuing apace with Hapag-Lloyd confirming it is negotiating with yards for a 24-ship order and Maersk's rumoured order of 22 LNG...

Top-5 Container Ports in South America [Graphs & Analysis]

This presentation delves into the dynamics of South American ports, presenting a comprehensive overview of their operational scale and connectivity. It is useful to follow...

India’s Port Consortium: Strengthening Global Reach or Countering China?

The recent development of the new Indian consortium formed by Ports Global Ltd (IPGL), Sagarmala Development Co Ltd (SDCL), and Indian Port Rail and...

Newbuilding frenzy effects greater than Suez Canal restoration

Maersk has warned that the reopening of the Suez Canal could cause a meltdown as schedules falter, but this would likely be a temporary...

Gulf ports locked in competition due to geopolitical tensions

The Gulf region's shipping sector is navigating a turbulent landscape as ports face mounting pressures from ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.     In an attempt...

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