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Strategic stockpiles and peripheral ports in Chinese trade mindset

Strategic inventories have a profound impact on the shipping sector by influencing operations, logistics planning, and even the configuration of global shipping routes. As Container...

Global container throughput to approach 1 billion TEUs as BRICS gains pace against the West

The global container throughput has demonstrated significant growth over the past decade, with further increases projected in the near future. Data from 2012 to 2021...

Operational profile of recently-sanctioned IRISL

Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) is a prominent player in Iran's maritime sector, recently spotlighted due to expanded European sanctions targeting the...

Lines moving towards alternative fuels: Key strategies and industry front-runners

Alphaliner’s report states there is no clear winner when it comes to decarbonisation efforts among container carriers.   Some mainline operators, such as CMA CGM, were...

Strategic inventories boosted by Trump election win

A shift in global trade patterns is expected to be accelerated by the election of Donald Trump to US president as China and other...

Dark Anniversary: Red Sea Crisis and its Ongoing Impact on Global Trade

The 19th of November marks the first "anniversary" of the Red Sea crisis, which began on the same date in 2023. Initiated by Houthi militants,...

1,000 Days of Conflict: The impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on global maritime trade

Today (19 November) marks the 1,000th day since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a conflict that has reshaped global seaborne trades. The...

Taiwanese box lines to work with TIPC to develop methanol storage in Kaohsiung

Taiwanese liner operators Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC), Wan Hai Lines and TS Lines signed an agreement with Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) on 15...

Shipbuilding Industry: Eurasian block outpaces Western productivity

The shipbuilding industry displays diverse trends across various regions, influenced by a mix of geopolitical, economic, and strategic factors. According to data from Xclusiv Shipbrokers,...

What’s the strategy behind Chinese port investments in Latin America?

Chinese investments in Latin America's shipping ports and terminals, spearheaded by Cosco in Chancay port, represent a significant part of China's efforts aimed at...

Port Klang and Singapore amid fluctuating trade winds

In the strategic maritime region near the Strait of Malacca, the fluctuations in container throughput and connectivity for Port Klang and Singapore highlight the...

Is trade war inevitable after US election result?

Much has been made of Donald Trump’s rhetoric ahead of last week’s election win, with the threat of major import duties to be levied...

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