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Analysts pour cold water on Gemini proposition

Container shipping analysts of Sea-Intelligence have cast doubt on whether Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk’s alliance, the Gemini Cooperation, can deliver the fastest services when it...

Middle East trade fuels global container boom despite shifting dynamics

The container shipping market has become an indispensable backbone of international trade, facilitating the transportation of goods across global markets. The global container shipping market...

China’s String of Pearls and UAE’s String of Ports strategies on the microscope

Both the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China have made significant investments in strategically important ports worldwide to enhance their geopolitical influence and secure...

The competitive dynamics of Port Klang and Laem Chabang in regional trade

Both Thailand and Malaysia boast dynamic economies fuelled by their common commitment to the shipping sector. Malaysia benefits from its strategic location along the Strait...

What lies behind AD Ports Group’s investment in Egypt?

AD Ports Group has entered into a framework agreement with the Egyptian government to investigate the possibility of employing a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model for...

Trends in Global Maritime Trade: Shipping is being shifted towards Far East

The global shipping industry has observed diverse trends among leading container ports worldwide, reflecting significant changes in connectivity and cargo volumes that influence the...

Container lines refresh East-West service network

Leading ocean carriers have announced several changes in their East-West trade services, signifying a dynamic shift in trade dynamics. Firstly, Gemini Cooperation, a collaboration between...

China’s Greater Bay Area to rival New York and Silicon Valley as global tech and economic hubs

The Greater Bay Area (GBA) initiative is a cornerstone of Beijing's long-term vision for economic development and global competitiveness. By integrating Hong Kong, Macau, and...

Hutchison Ports in Geopolitical Hotspots

Hutchison Ports operates a significant number of port facilities in the Middle East and South Asia, regions pivotal not only for their economic activities...

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...

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