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Global container ports see growth, led by strong traffic from China, US and South Asia

The world’s 30 busiest container ports recorded a 7% growth in volumes in 2024, boosted by increased traffic from China, the United States and...

China Moves to Block CK Hutchison Deal: Protecting Strategic Port Influence

Beijing’s move to block the sale of CK Hutchison’s overseas port division to BlackRock and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) reflects its strategic interest in...

GRIs and blank sailings halt long-haul rate slide

Mainline operators achieved their first rate gains of 2025 by implementing general rate increases (GRIs) for 1 April, according to Linerlytica’s report. ...

Forwarders require rapid response in fast moving market

Large US forwarders fared better in 2024 than their European counterparts in what remains a fast-moving and unpredictable market with unresolved major conflicts and...

DP World fully acquires European logistics player Swissterminal

Swissterminal AG has announced its full integration into DP World, following a successful five-year partnership. Swissterminal has been a major traditional player in the Swiss...

CK Hutchison pulls back from Panama ports sale?

Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison, headed by magnate Li Ka-shing, will not proceed with signing a deal next week to sell its two key...

Russian reefer ship suffers engine room blast

Fire broke out on a Russian reefer ship shortly after it departed from South Korea’s Busan port on 26 March. Korea Coast Guard’s Busan branch...

Yang Ming purchases three 8,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel boxships

Yang Ming is advancing its fleet optimization strategy with the acquisition of three 8,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel-ready container ships from Shoei Kisen Kaisha. Currently under...

US Policy Shift Fuel Uncertainty: BIMCO Report and Future Scenarios

Since the start of President Trump's second term, U.S. policies have reshaped geopolitics, trade, and shipping, significantly increasing market uncertainties and impacting future supply...

New alliances debut with record schedule reliability levels

Sea-Intelligence has published its latest Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, whose extensive coverage spans 34 trade lanes and over 60 carriers, featuring schedule reliability...

CMA CGM and ABB partner on new parametric roll solution

CMA CGM has launched a new collaboration with technology solution provider ABB on a new parametric roll algorithm to improve ship safety. The solution integrates...

Shippers turning to futures and longer-term contracts to manage risks

Daily turnover of Asia-North Europe (EC) container freight futures traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange has reached US$1.5 billion. Speakers at the “Navigating the Volatility...

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