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Express Banana Shipping

Cosco Shipping has introduced a new express service transporting Peruvian bananas to Shanghai, China, in just 23 days. The route represents a significant i...
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Posted on September 9, 2026

Chinese Cargo Ship Fire

A tragic incident has unfolded at one of China's major shipping hubs, where a cargo ship docked for repairs was engulfed by a massive fire, resulting in th...
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Posted on September 8, 2026

US Imports

The United States is bracing for its busiest import month of the year, with September set to cap off an already robust peak shipping season, according to t...
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Posted on September 7, 2026

Arctic Shipping

In Europe, the growing cooperation between China and Russia on container shipping through the Arctic is increasingly viewed as another indicator of deepeni...
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Posted on September 3, 2026

Europe – Port Strikes

Industrial action across major European ports is placing severe pressure on global supply chains, with schedule reliability on Asia-Europe trade lanes plum...
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Posted on September 1, 2026

China Typhoon

Shippers are contending with renewed disruption across China as Typhoon Saudel forces the temporary closure of several key ports, compounding existing pres...
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Posted on August 31, 2026

Port of Los Angeles Lease

The Port of Los Angeles has secured a significant long-term agreement, extending its lease with the ONE terminal for a further 30 years. This landmark deal...
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Posted on August 28, 2026

Congestion at Shanghai and Ningbo

Successive typhoons striking China's eastern seaboard are significantly worsening congestion at two of the world's busiest container ports, Shanghai and Ni...
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Los Angeles Import Surge

Container dwell times at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex climbed to their highest levels in more than a year during July, mirroring a notable rise ...
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Posted on August 27, 2026

Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Exports

Global demand for car-carrying shipping capacity has surged well beyond the current capabilities of the worldwide fleet, prompting operators to place a sig...
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Posted on August 21, 2026

Shipping Line Uncertainty

Global shipping line HMM has warned that ocean carriers face mounting uncertainty in the third quarter of 2025, citing the compounding pressures of interna...
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Posted on August 20, 2026

Danish Shipping Welcomes EU Proposal for Indian Ship Recyclers

Danish Shipping has warmly welcomed a new European Union proposal that would recognise Indian ship recycling facilities under the EU Ship Recycling Regulat...
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Posted on August 19, 2026

New UK-China Shipping Route to Launch

A new seasonal shipping service connecting China and the UK is set to launch this autumn, offering businesses a faster alternative for time-sensitive goods...
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Posted on August 17, 2026

Red Sea Shipping

Maersk Chief Executive Vincent Clerc has confirmed that safety conditions in the Red Sea are now sufficient to support the shipping giant's full return to ...
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Posted on August 13, 2026

Record Chinese EV Exports Squeeze Shipping Capacity

The rapid global shift towards electric vehicles is transforming breakbulk logistics, altering established trade flows and introducing fresh risks in the t...
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Posted on August 11, 2026

China Exports

China's trade sector delivered another robust performance in July, with export growth continuing to exceed market expectations and reinforcing the nation's...
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Posted on August 10, 2026

Extreme Weather Disrupts Logistics Flows in Europe and China

Extreme weather conditions are placing considerable strain on international logistics networks, with major disruptions reported across both Europe and Chin...
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Posted on August 7, 2026

Water Freight Charges China

The latest iron ore inland water freight charges across China have been released for August 2026, providing valuable insight into current shipping costs al...
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Posted on August 3, 2026

Africa Import/Export Trade

Africa is fast becoming one of the most sought-after trade lanes in global logistics, with carriers and freight forwarders rapidly expanding their presence...
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Posted on July 31, 2026

South China Storm

Shippers and carriers across South China are contending with weather-related disruption after Typhoon Noul made landfall, striking both Hong Kong and Shenz...
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Posted on July 30, 2026

Port of Rotterdam Shipping volumes

The Port of Rotterdam's first-half container volumes were held back by significant capacity constraints, despite robust underlying demand across the sector...
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Posted on July 29, 2026

US Imports

US importers are contending with mounting capacity pressure on the Asia to US East Coast trade lane as the peak shipping season intensifies. Spot rates on ...
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Posted on July 28, 2026

Data Centre Cargo

Imports of hardware and infrastructure components destined for data centre construction projects are helping to sustain trans-Pacific freight volumes throu...
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Posted on July 24, 2026

Russia – alternative freight routes

Russia has announced that freight volumes will be redirected to alternative modes of transport should current shipping routes face further disruption, acco...
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Posted on July 15, 2026

Possible Major Costs on Container Shipping

The global container shipping industry could be facing substantial additional costs following President Donald Trump's proposal to introduce a 20% 'securit...
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Posted on July 14, 2026

India Exports

Ocean carriers are tightening booking conditions and increasing financial penalties on export services from India, as demand on key trade lanes continues t...
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Posted on July 13, 2026

New Asia–South America Shipping Loop

Ocean carriers are redeploying substantial tonnage on the Asia to South America east coast trade lane, following an earlier shift of vessels towards Asiaâ€...
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Posted on July 9, 2026

Water Freight Charges: China

The latest iron ore inland water freight charges across China have been released for July 2026, providing valuable insight into the current state of bulk c...
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Posted on July 8, 2026

Germany freight operations

Germany stands to benefit from the United States' proposed port fees on China-built vessels, according to a recent analysis by the German Institute for Eco...
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Posted on July 6, 2026

Sea Freight rates

Trans-Pacific carriers may be approaching the end of a sustained freight rate rally, as newly deployed capacity on the US West Coast begins to reshape mark...
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Posted on July 3, 2026

Western Canadian Imports

The ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert are currently undergoing a sustained recovery following the significant disruptions experienced throughout 2023 an...
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Posted on July 2, 2026

Container Shipping Rates

Container shipping rates have experienced a dramatic escalation in recent months, with spot rates from China to the US West Coast climbing by more than 300...
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Posted on July 1, 2026

European Union Fails to respond to China freight expansion

China is steadily consolidating its position within the European Union by seeking greater control over the shipping routes and ports-of-call that underpin ...
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Posted on June 26, 2026

Ocean Shipping Rates India-Europe

Ocean freight rates on the India-Europe trade lane are climbing sharply as available capacity continues to tighten across the corridor. According to forwar...
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Posted on June 24, 2026

Rotterdam Heat-Related Closure

APM Terminals' Rotterdam facility has resumed operations following a temporary closure caused by extreme heat conditions. However, the terminal's Chief Ope...
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Posted on June 23, 2026

Shipping Industry Seeks Clarity on US-Iran

The global shipping industry is calling for greater clarity on the recently announced US-Iran agreement before vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz...
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Posted on June 22, 2026

South America-US Freight rates

Spot ocean freight rates on the South America to US trade lane are rising sharply, driven by tighter vessel capacity and a surge in frontloading activity f...
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Posted on June 18, 2026

Sweden Releases Jin Hui Captain

Swedish authorities have released the captain of the Jin Hui, a tanker currently under international sanctions, although the broader investigation into the...
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Posted on June 17, 2026

Freight Truck Queues at Estonian Ports

Significant lorry queues have been reported at Estonian ports as exports and demand for road freight transport to Sweden continue to outstrip available fer...
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Posted on June 12, 2026

Port of Los Angeles Reports 17% Surge in May Cargo Volumes

The Port of Los Angeles has reported a significant 17% increase in cargo volumes for May, underlining its growing strength as one of the world's most relia...
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Posted on June 9, 2026

UK Port of Middlesbrough Positions Itself as a Specialist Bulk Cargo Hub

The Port of Middlesbrough, situated on the east coast of England, is consolidating its standing as a leading destination within the UK dry bulk shipping ma...
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Posted on June 3, 2026

Corn Ship Reaches Iran

A grain vessel exporting corn to Iran entered the Persian Gulf after crossing the US blockade line beyond the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant devel...
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Posted on June 2, 2026

China Increasing Coal Imports

Geopolitical instability continues to disrupt key global shipping routes, with significant implications for energy markets and freight operations worldwide...
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Posted on June 1, 2026

Wärtsilä Reports Rising Ship Demand

The maritime industry is adopting an increasingly pragmatic approach to decarbonisation, with shipowners prioritising efficiency, flexibility and long-term...
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Posted on May 19, 2026

Greek Shipping

As the global shipping industry contends with mounting geopolitical, environmental and technological pressures, the focus on maintaining high-quality fleet...
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Posted on May 18, 2026

Western Africa’s Petroleum Product Imports

Western Africa's clean petroleum product (CPP) imports have fallen sharply, dropping 44% year-on-year between April and May, according to Niels Rasmussen, ...
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Posted on May 15, 2026

Freight Rates Climbing

The ocean freight market is entering the summer period with a notable divergence between headline figures and underlying market realities. Rates are trendi...
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Posted on May 14, 2026

Canada’s Ports and Shippers

According to the Bank of Canada, the country's maritime trade connectivity has deteriorated significantly over the past decade, presenting a notable challe...
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Posted on May 13, 2026

Asia Vehicle Exports

The global roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping sector is experiencing a sustained period of growth, with strong demand for vehicle and high/heavy cargo expect...
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Posted on May 12, 2026

Shipping security

The resilience, openness and security of global shipping has been declared a 'strategic imperative' as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to...
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Posted on May 11, 2026
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