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Panama Canal introduces NetZero Slot to promote low-carbon shipping

The Panama Canal reported the launch of the NetZero Slot, a transit slot reserved only for vessels with low carbon emissions, as a strategy...

Middle East Shipping: Geopolitical and Economic Impacts

Shipping operations across the Middle East have been significantly influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Red Sea, and global economic shifts in...

Ukraine’s Black Sea Cargo Volumes on the Rise

Ukrainian ports increased the volumes of freight by more than 77% in 2024 as the success of the Black Sea operations was translated into...

Persistent tensions in Red Sea as US forces pound Houthi targets

As of March 2025, the situation in the Red Sea remains highly volatile due to ongoing Houthi attacks and continuous US military strikes on...

Smart containers’ role in tackling the costly rise in container security risks

Developments in smart container technology are revolutionising how shipping lines and key stakeholders better detect, deter and respond to threats from drug smuggling and...

PSA sets new container throughput record despite declining profits

PSA International handled 100.2 million TEUs in 2024, representing a growth of 5.6% compared to the same period in 2023. PSA Singapore contributed 40.9 million...

Monsoon anomaly holds up ships in Singapore and Port Klang

An unusual surge in monsoon winds in Southeast Asia resulted in congestion in the region’s key container ports, Singapore and Port Klang, as the...

Europe’s Trade Struggles: Tariffs, Geopolitical Tensions, and Shipping Disruptions

The global economy is becoming more fragmented and unpredictable, fuelled by escalating geopolitical tensions. Trump's intention to increase tariffs on European goods by 10-20% could...

More tariff turmoil, though ocean rates continue to ease: Freightos

Tariff fears – as well the already significant uncertainty and confusion surrounding the White House's trade policy – grew this week with the 2nd...

Japan, South Korea into shipbuilding struggle to meet U.S. demand

According to a NYK Line executive, U.S. allies Japan and South Korea would face difficulties in rapidly expanding their shipbuilding capacity to meet U.S....

AD Ports Group’s Maqta technologies partners with Indra Group for digital trade solutions

AD Ports Group has announced a strategic partnership between its digital arm, Maqta Technologies Group, and Indra Group. This collaboration aims to explore joint opportunities...

India launches first maritime exercises with African nations to strengthen presence in Indian Ocean

India is set to conduct naval exercises with a group of African nations, marking its first maritime collaboration of this kind aimed at balancing...

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