Revenue from e-commerce shipments in the freight industry surged by 7% to US$706 billion. Tax specialists warn businesses of increased liability if not managed...

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Golden Age: Container shipping’s post-Covid boom continues

Container News Team - November 8, 2024 0

Orders of new container vessels are up by ~52% year-on-year with 254 new contracts placed in 2024, compared to 167 in the corresponding period...

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Container ship deliveries hit new record of 2.5 million TEUs

Container News Team - November 5, 2024 0

"Just ten months into 2024, shipyards’ deliveries of container ships have reached a new annual record. A total of 410 ships with a capacity...

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Ocean rates falling post-peak season, but labor and election results could renew pressure for North America lanes

Ioanna Kontos - October 30, 2024 0

Asia–Europe ocean rates closed October 30% lower than at the end of September as Red Sea diversions that led to an early peak season...

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Navigating the challenges of underwater radiated noise: A win-win for emissions and ocean health

Ioanna Kontos - October 29, 2024 0

The maritime industry's push toward decarbonisation brings an unexpected benefit: the reduction of underwater radiated noise (URN). While the sector focuses intensively on emissions reduction...

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Mexico Factor: How US-China Trade Tensions are Reshaping North America Logistics

Container News Team - October 24, 2024 0

The landscape of US-China trade has undergone a dramatic transformation since 2018, when tariff policies implemented during the Trump administration and maintained under Biden...

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Suez and Panama Canal disruptions threaten global trade and development: UNCTAD

Container News Team - October 23, 2024 0

The disruptions are straining supply chains, driving up costs, and reshaping global trade patterns, with vulnerable economies hit hardest, according to the latest UNCTAD...

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Greek vessel owners take US$18 billion gas gamble

Container News Team - October 17, 2024 0

Greek ship owners have spent an unprecedented US$18 billion on newbuild gas vessels since 2021 as companies diversify their portfolios away from traditional tanker,...

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Freightos reports lower East Coast congestion as strike backlogs are cleared

Container News Team - October 16, 2024 0

Hurricane Milton battered the west coast of Florida last week. Power disruptions kept the Port of Tampa Bay closed until Monday, while ports in...

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VesselsValue Q4 2024 Market Outlook Summary

Container News Team - October 10, 2024 0

The forecast period up to 2027 suggests a mixed outlook across different vessel types. We anticipate that orders for Bulkers and Tankers will gain...

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Decarbonization regulations pushing down average speed of global bulker fleet

Container News Team - October 10, 2024 0

Research by Veson Nautical: Estimated carbon emissions from bulk carrier vessels have fallen by 5 million tonnes, or 2.5%, since the beginning of 2021,...

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Unwind from ILA strike begins, ocean rates fall while air climbs: Freightos Update

Container News Team - October 8, 2024 0

The ILA port worker strike ended last Thursday after the union accepted the USMX offer of a 62% wage increase over the next six...

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