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Container shipping holds its breath amid US-China tariff ceasefire

The United States and China entered a 90-day ceasefire, suspending key tariff measures and laying the groundwork for renewed economic dialogue. Since the inception of...

Feeder ships outpace larger vessels in investment returns

Consultancy Arthur D. Little said that feeder vessels are now generating a better return than large container ships. The return on investment (ROI) of...

U.S. and China slash tariffs in major trade breakthrough

The United States and China have agreed to suspend the majority of tariffs on each other’s goods, signaling a significant easing of trade tensions...

Clarksons: Tariffs could see negative growth for container shipping

Clarksons has warned that container shipping demand could regress if the US-China tariff war continues beyond this quarter. (adsbygoogle =...

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...

Matson doubles Q1 profit despite flat container volumes

In the first quarter of 2025, Matson reported a net profit of US$72.3 million—more than double its earnings from the same period last year—driven...

Maersk unveils new container design in its signature blue

After more than 50 years of using grey containers with white lettering, Maersk is updating the look of its dry containers to reflect a...

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...

Maersk records strong Q1 financial results

Danish container carrier Maersk has announced improved financial results for the first quarter of the year, driven by momentum in operational efficiency and a...

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. ...

DP World opens first warehouse in Singapore

DP World has announced the establishment of its first-ever logistics asset in Singapore, located in the city-state, which is the financial conduit between China...

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...

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China to counterbalance Panama setback through South America projects

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PIL christens new 8,200 TEU boxship

Pacific International Lines (PIL) named its latest 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Ocean, at the PSA Terminal in Singapore. The vessel was named...

Singapore authorities away grounded container barge

Authorities in Singapore have towed away a container barge that ran aground off the resort island of Sentosa this morning (6 June). ...
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