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...

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Have Pacific spot rates peaked?

Container News Team - June 11, 2025 0

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...

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Growing risk of unmanned sea vessels in Gulf amid economic diversification

Alexandros Itimoudis - June 10, 2025 0

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...

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

Alexandros Itimoudis - June 10, 2025 0

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

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African Ports as Emerging Battleground for Rare Earth Minerals

Alexandros Itimoudis - June 10, 2025 0

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...

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

Alexandros Itimoudis - June 9, 2025 0

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...

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Strategic investments reshape Eastern Mediterranean logistics landscape

Alexandros Itimoudis - June 9, 2025 0

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

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China to counterbalance Panama setback through South America projects

Alexandros Itimoudis - June 6, 2025 0

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...

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Gridlock at European Ports: Operational Crisis with Geopolitical Consequences

Alexandros Itimoudis - June 5, 2025 0

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,...

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

Container News Team - June 5, 2025 0

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...

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Vizhinjam seems to emerge as the new Indian Ocean hub

Alexandros Itimoudis - June 5, 2025 0

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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