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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

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

Containers Fall onto Bunkering Tanker at Port of Antwerp-Bruges

An incident occurred recently at DP World's Antwerp Gateway terminal in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, where four containers fell during routine container han...
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Posted on May 21, 2026

Port of Saint Helena Boosts Cargo Operations

The Port of Saint Helena has significantly strengthened its cargo handling capabilities following the delivery of new specialist equipment. Forkliftcenter ...
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Posted on May 20, 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

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

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

China Exports Rise

China has reported a notable uptick in exports, with its trade surplus widening significantly in the run-up to a much-anticipated visit from US President D...
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Posted on May 8, 2026

Brussels Container Volumes

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges recorded a decline in container volumes during the first quarter of 2024, with adverse weather conditions and labour unrest cite...
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Posted on May 5, 2026

Norway – New Bulk Carrier

Norwegian operator Hagland Shipping has officially taken delivery of a newly built self-discharging bulk carrier, marking another significant addition to i...
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Posted on May 1, 2026

Container Shipping Faces Disruption

The container shipping sector is bracing for further disruption as the prolonged conflict involving Iran continues to weigh on global trade flows. Industry...
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Posted on April 28, 2026

Antwerp-Bruges Q1 Container Volumes

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges recorded a decline in shipping container volumes during the first quarter of 2024, with adverse weather conditions and labour un...
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Posted on April 27, 2026

U.S. Logistics Shifts as Air Freight Capacity Declines

The U.S. logistics sector is undergoing notable changes as air freight capacity continues to decline, prompting forwarders and shippers to reassess their s...
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Posted on April 24, 2026

Japan’s Exports Accelerate

Japan's export sector recorded stronger growth in March, driven by a notable rebound in demand from China. The latest trade figures indicate a positive shi...
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Posted on April 23, 2026

Lower Freight Rates Taiwan Shipping

Taiwan's 'Big Three' container shipping carriers have reported notable declines in their first-quarter revenues, with figures coming in between 9% and 21% ...
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Posted on April 16, 2026

War Boosts Logistics Profits as Shipping Chaos Persists

European logistics companies are poised to announce stronger first-quarter profits, buoyed by the ongoing disruption caused by the US-Israeli conflict with...
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Posted on April 15, 2026

El Niño Forecast Signals New Risk of Low Water Levels at Panama Canal

Global shipping faces the prospect of yet another significant disruption, with industry expert Lars Jensen warning that weather-related challenges at the P...
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Posted on April 13, 2026

US Imports of Consumer Electronics

The US consumer electronics market is facing mounting pressure as rising fuel prices and increasing memory component costs threaten to disrupt projected im...
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Posted on April 10, 2026

Shipping lines Rate Increases and Fuel Surcharges

Ocean carriers are rolling out a fresh wave of rate increases and fuel surcharges as they grapple with mounting operational costs across global trade lanes...
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Posted on April 9, 2026

Regional shipping lines fill the gap

Regional shipping lines are seizing market opportunities in the India-Middle East trade lane, as major carriers reassess their service offerings. These tra...
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Posted on March 27, 2026

Temporary container storage at Indian ports

Leading international shipping carriers are currently negotiating with Indian port authorities to secure temporary berthing arrangements for vessels carryi...
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Posted on March 17, 2026

US Investigations into Mexico and China

The United States has launched comprehensive trade investigations into Mexico and China, marking a significant escalation in ongoing tariff disputes that c...
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Posted on March 16, 2026

Shipping lines suspend India-Middle East Cargo Bookings

Leading container carriers have temporarily suspended cargo bookings from India to Middle East destinations as Persian Gulf ports face severe operational c...
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Posted on March 11, 2026

US imports to fall below 2025 levels

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has projected a significant decline in US import volumes, with container traffic expected to fall below 2025 levels as...
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Posted on March 2, 2026

American Gulf Container Terminal

Port Freeport has achieved a significant infrastructure milestone with the successful completion of multiple enhancement projects at the Velasco Container ...
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Posted on February 26, 2026

China’s Export/Import Shipping

China has solidified its position as a global maritime powerhouse, with 95 per cent of the nation's foreign trade cargo transported via sea routes, accordi...
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Posted on February 25, 2026

Atlantic Storm Closes West Mediterranean Container Hubs

The West Mediterranean's critical container hubs have been forced to cease operations as another powerful Atlantic storm batters southwestern Europe. This ...
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Posted on February 3, 2026

Port of Saint John Canada

The Port of Saint John, Canada's easternmost maritime gateway, has successfully completed the final phase of its comprehensive expansion project. The devel...
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Posted on January 16, 2026

US container volumes 2026

The latest transport sector analysis from S&P Global indicates challenging times ahead for US container ports, with volumes expected to decline throughout ...
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Posted on January 8, 2026

New Container Fleet

Leading Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Line has confirmed a significant £138 million investment in new shipping containers to expand its fleet capacity. The ...
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Posted on December 29, 2025

Sea Freight Sweden

The ocean freight sector in Sweden has reached a remarkable milestone in sustainable logistics, achieving CO2 reductions of up to 86.9% on full container l...
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Posted on December 15, 2025

Europe ports lack buffer space

European ports are experiencing significant operational challenges due to inadequate terminal infrastructure investment, leaving facilities ill-equipped to...
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Posted on December 10, 2025

Severe storms disrupt Southeast Asia shipping

Ocean carriers and terminal operators at Sri Lanka's Colombo Port are grappling with significant operational disruptions following a three-day shutdown tri...
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Posted on December 9, 2025

Canada Seeks New Container Gateways

The Canadian government has announced preliminary objectives for a new logistics infrastructure fund designed to strengthen the nation's international trad...
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Posted on December 2, 2025

Belgiums – National Strike

Belgium's planned national strike poses a significant risk to European port operations and supply chain continuity. The industrial action could severely im...
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Posted on November 24, 2025

Suez Canal Invites Shipping Companies Back

The Suez Canal Authority has announced a marked improvement in transit volumes, recording its best monthly performance in two years. This positive developm...
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Posted on November 5, 2025

Skandia Gateway Project Halts Dredging Contract Procurement at Port of Gothenburg

The Port of Gothenburg has announced the cancellation of its dredging contract procurement process for the Skandia Gateway project, a development that coul...
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Posted on October 27, 2025

India-Europe ocean freight rates intensifies

The India-Europe shipping corridor is experiencing significant rate pressure as ocean freight prices continue their downward trajectory amidst ongoing mark...
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Posted on October 7, 2025

Shipping lines cut capacity

Major ocean carriers have implemented strategic capacity reductions to stabilise freight rates as demand softens ahead of China's Golden Week holiday perio...
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Posted on October 5, 2025

Fruit distribution – Containerised Transport

A leading global fruit distributor, has announced a strategic shift from traditional breakbulk shipping methods to containerised transport for their perish...
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Posted on September 25, 2025

Container Freight Rates

Container freight rates are expected to remain under pressure as markets grapple with uncertainty surrounding potential tariff implementations under Donald...
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Posted on September 19, 2025

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