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India-Pakistan Rift Adds to Shipping Sector Woes

As geopolitical tensions escalate between India and Pakistan following the deadly April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, the global shipping industry faces mounting uncertainty. The...

Ceasefire offers Red Sea respite, but Yemen’s ports remain in fragile state

As the Red Sea breathes a tentative sigh of relief following a newly brokered ceasefire between the United States and Yemen’s Houthi movement, a...

Vietnam’s Shipping Sector Navigates Trade Turbulence Amid U.S. Tariff Threats

As geopolitical tensions and global trade disputes intensify, Vietnam's shipping industry finds itself at a critical crossroads in 2025. Once hailed for its strategic...

Red Sea peace deal could flood container market with tonnage

A return of commercial shipping to the Suez Canal route could flood the container market with excess tonnage and send freight rates plunging to...

Capacity cuts reflect the Pacific market mood

An 11% cut in Pacific capacity seen on the Asia to US trades is a key pointer to the huge effect, experienced as a...

Evergreen works with Chunghwa Telecom to automate new Kaohsiung terminal

By Alison Koo, Asia Correspondent Taiwanese liner operator Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) has partnered with compatriot telecommunications group Chunghwa Telecom to automate container operations at...

Colombia’s Shipping Sector in 2025: Resilient but Under Tariff Pressure

Colombia’s shipping sector in 2025 remains operationally sound, yet it operates under growing pressure from geopolitical tensions, particularly the threat of U.S. tariffs and...

Stormy Waters Ahead: A Challenging Year for Container Shipping

As we sail deeper into 2025, the container shipping industry finds itself navigating a turbulent confluence of geopolitical unrest, inflationary headwinds, and shifting global...

Global Hotspots: Maritime Security Threats Demand Heightened Vigilance

As global trade continues to rely heavily on maritime routes, the seas remain a dynamic arena for security challenges. In 2025, maritime security incidents have...

Africa: The Bright Spot in Deepsea Container Routes

By Alison Koo, Asia Correspondent Africa is now offering the best spot freight rates for Chinese containerised exports, according to Alphaliner. ...

Port congestion shows strain on chaotic container market

Port congestion, particularly in northern Europe, is raising concerns of increasing delays and rising port charges as ports struggle to handle an increase in...

Yemen’s Ports Under Siege as U.S. Warns Iran Over Houthi Escalation

Yemen’s critical Red Sea ports have become the flashpoints in a growing regional crisis, as shipping operations reel under repeated tensions. ...

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