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Tariff pause sends valuation of six listed container carriers past US$10 billion

Six publicly-listed container carriers saw their market valuation exceed US$10 billion in May, as the Red Sea crisis plus windfall profits from the threat...

Have Pacific spot rates peaked?

Negotiations between the United States and China over tariffs began in London, UK, with a high-level US delegation meeting Chinese representatives in an effort...

Growing risk of unmanned sea vessels in Gulf amid economic diversification

As the Gulf states accelerate their shift from oil-dominated economies toward diversified, maritime-centric growth, a new class of risk is rising beneath the surface...

How UK ports are strategically positioning for global trade in volatile era

As geopolitical instability, decarbonization, and supply chain realignment reshape global trade, the United Kingdom is seeking to secure its maritime future with a bold...

African Ports as Emerging Battleground for Rare Earth Minerals

As the global demand for Rare Earth Minerals (REMs) intensifies, Africa is emerging as a strategic pivot in the maritime and geopolitical landscape. With the...

IRISL as Iran’s operational arm amid ongoing nuclear negotiations with US

Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line Group (IRISL), as the maritime backbone of Iran’s international trade, is once again at the center of geopolitical...

Strategic investments reshape Eastern Mediterranean logistics landscape

Amid mounting geopolitical volatility in the Eastern Mediterranean, a wave of strategic port and logistics investments in 2025 signals a broader shift in regional...

China to counterbalance Panama setback through South America projects

As geopolitical tensions deepen and shipping lanes become politicized battlegrounds, China is recalibrating its approach to the Western Hemisphere. The recent retreat of CK Hutchison...

Gridlock at European Ports: Operational Crisis with Geopolitical Consequences

Europe's northern ports are in the grip of a deepening operational crisis with wide-reaching geopolitical implications. As 2025 unfolds, bottlenecks at major ports like Rotterdam,...

Cape of Good Hope detours drive Asia–Europe capacity additions over the past year

The Far East-Europe trade remains the largest container shipping route, according to Alphaliner. The capacity of the global container fleet increased 8.9% during the past...

Vizhinjam seems to emerge as the new Indian Ocean hub

India’s Vizhinjam Port, once a quiet project on the Arabian Sea coast, is now rapidly emerging as a geopolitical and commercial game-changer in the...

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Global Ship Lease receives affirmed credit ratings and stable outlooks

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In the ever-evolving landscape of global container shipping, European carriers continue to hold a commanding lead, despite fierce competition from Asia. According to the...
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