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Nuclear-Powered Shipping Research Norway

A groundbreaking maritime project in Norway has secured £16 million in funding to advance research into nuclear-powered shipping solutions. The substantia...
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Posted on January 23, 2026

Maritime Navigation Security Concerns

Modern maritime transport relies fundamentally on satellite-based navigation systems, which have underpinned global shipping operations for more than three...
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Posted on January 22, 2026

Stena ConnectFreight Vessel Arrives in Belfast Harbour

Stena Line has welcomed its latest purpose-built freight vessel, Stena Connecta, to Belfast Harbour. This state-of-the-art vessel represents a significant ...
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Posted on January 19, 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

Authorities in Finland Detain Cargo Vessel

Finnish law enforcement authorities have taken decisive action by detaining the cargo vessel Fitburg, which is under investigation for potentially damaging...
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Posted on January 13, 2026

Chilean Cherry exports to China

The introduction of dedicated 'cherry express' shipping routes between Chile and China has revolutionised the fresh produce supply chain, reducing transit ...
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Posted on January 11, 2026

British Defence Exports

Britain has achieved its highest defence export figures since records began in 2025, marking a significant milestone for the UK's manufacturing sector and ...
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Posted on January 10, 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

Norway Shipping line order

A Car Carrier based in Norway has commissioned a shipyard in China to construct an additional 7,000 CEU (car equivalent unit) newbuild vessel, further expa...
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Posted on January 6, 2026

Venezuela’s Maritime Sector Faces Increasing Transparency Concerns

The Venezuelan maritime sector is experiencing growing opacity concerns, particularly regarding cargo vessel operations. Whilst general cargo ships traditi...
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Posted on January 5, 2026

Freight ; The Future of Cargo Shipping

The freight forwarding landscape is set for significant transformation in 2026, according to a leading industry analyst who emphasised that small and mediu...
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Posted on January 2, 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

Asia-Europe Sea freight Bookings for December

RW Freight reports a notable increase in sea freight bookings for the Asia-Europe ocean trade throughout December, reflecting robust demand across internat...
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Posted on December 22, 2025

Brazilian Orange Juice Exports to US

Recent trade data reveals a significant shift in Brazilian orange juice export patterns, with shipments to the United States experiencing substantial growt...
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Posted on December 19, 2025

New Zealand Inter Modal Freight

New Zealand has confirmed its commitment to modernising intermodal transport infrastructure with the selection of rail-enabled ferry vessels for the Cook S...
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Posted on December 16, 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

Container Shipping Firms Cut Asia-US Services

Container shipping companies are significantly scaling back their services between China and the United States in response to declining trade volumes cause...
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Posted on December 4, 2025

Slump of US imports from Asia

The ongoing decline in US imports from Asia continues to intensify, presenting notable challenges for the freight forwarding sector. Whilst months of front...
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Posted on December 3, 2025

New green shipping corridors

The maritime industry is witnessing a surge in green shipping corridor developments, demonstrating continued commitment to decarbonisation despite recent r...
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Posted on December 1, 2025

Intra-Asia Freight Rates

Ocean freight rates on intra-Asia shipping lanes continue to command premium levels, with services between China and Southeast Asia maintaining multi-month...
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Posted on November 28, 2025

Green Shipping

A groundbreaking report from the Global Maritime Forum and Getting to Zero Coalition reveals substantial growth in green shipping corridors across key emer...
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Posted on November 27, 2025

Intra-Asia freight rates

Ocean freight rates on intra-Asia routes, particularly between China and Southeast Asia, continue to hold at multi-month highs as the market grapples with ...
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Posted on November 26, 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

Kenya to Cut Freight Costs and Boost Trade

Kenya has taken a significant step towards strengthening regional maritime cooperation by joining fellow African nations in expediting the implementation o...
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Posted on November 17, 2025

Increased Belfast Freight Volumes

Stena Line's Irish Sea trade director has reported that the ferry operator now transports more freight from Belfast than before Brexit, underscoring the co...
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Posted on November 12, 2025

Red Sea Shipping Threat Eases

The commercial shipping industry has received welcome news as the threat to vessels transiting the Red Sea has significantly diminished. Yemen's Houthi reb...
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Posted on November 11, 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

Stena Line Acquires Wasaline

Gothenburg-based Stena Line has announced the successful acquisition of NLC Ferry Ab Oy, operating under the Wasaline brand, marking a significant expansio...
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Posted on November 4, 2025

P&O Ferries Expands Freight Services

P&O Ferries has unveiled a major expansion of its freight services across the North Sea, with particular focus on routes serving the Port of Tilbury. This ...
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Posted on October 29, 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

New Stena Line Vessel Ready to Set Sail for Home

The shipping industry welcomes another significant addition as Stena Line's newest freight vessel prepares for its maiden voyage to home waters. This state...
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Posted on October 21, 2025

Possible US import rebound in early 2026

The US import market may experience a significant rebound in the first quarter of 2026, according to leading carriers and freight forwarders. This optimist...
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Posted on October 17, 2025

Greece Leading Shipping Status

Greece, which commands the world's second-largest merchant shipping fleet, is reconsidering its position on the proposed global maritime carbon tax followi...
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Posted on October 14, 2025

Downward shift in India-Europe freight shipping rates

The India-Europe shipping corridor is experiencing sustained downward pressure on ocean freight rates, reflecting broader market volatility affecting globa...
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The Politics of Arctic Shipping

The successful completion of a direct sailing between Ningbo-Zhoushan and Felixstowe via the Arctic Northern Sea Route marks a significant development in i...
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Posted on October 13, 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

British Government Launch £1.2 Green Logistics Investment

The UK government has announced a substantial £1.2 billion investment programme in partnership with British ports to revolutionise the nation's maritime l...
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Posted on October 6, 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

China Implements Special Port Fees

The Chinese Ministry of Transport has unveiled ten new implementation measures introducing special port fees specifically targeting vessels under US owners...
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Posted on October 4, 2025

China and Estonia Export Protocols

China and Estonia have formalised new trade agreements on last week, signing protocols that will facilitate the export of Estonian wild aquatic products an...
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Posted on September 29, 2025

China Air Transportation

China's civil aviation industry has reached a remarkable milestone, with cargo transportation volumes exceeding 6.51 million tonnes in August. This unprece...
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Posted on September 24, 2025

British Government £1.2 Billion Logistics Investment

The British government, in partnership with UK ports, has unveiled a substantial £1.2 billion investment programme aimed at transforming the nation's mari...
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Posted on September 22, 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

Land-Based ‘Suez Canal’ to bypass Maritime Shipping Routes

China is strategically developing alternative overland trade routes to facilitate goods exports to Europe whilst circumventing traditional maritime passage...
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Posted on September 18, 2025

Norway Parliamentary Elections: Implications for Trade and Logistics

Norwegian voters are preparing to cast their ballots in a pivotal parliamentary election that could significantly impact the nation's trade and logistics l...
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Posted on September 17, 2025

General Average Declared After Fire on Board Marie Maersk

Copenhagen-headquartered shipping giant Maersk has declared general average following a fire incident aboard the Marie Maersk vessel. This maritime declara...
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Posted on September 15, 2025

AI – New Era of Container Shipping?

The container shipping industry stands at the precipice of transformative change as artificial intelligence emerges as a powerful catalyst for operational ...
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Posted on September 13, 2025

Chinese exports grow at slowest rate in 6 months

China's export sector has experienced its most sluggish growth rate in six months, according to recent data reported by the Financial Times. This slowdown ...
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Posted on September 11, 2025

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