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Intra-Asia rates peak ahead of Christmas

Intra-Asia freight rates have reached new year-to-date highs, powered by double-digit growth in China-Southeast Asia trade. Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index showed that freight rates are...

How Qatar Is Navigating Choppy Waters in Gulf Maritime Trade

Since 2017, when the blockade by neighboring Gulf states began, Qatar has significantly increased its investment in maritime trade. This move by the Qatari government...

Industry unease at rising port congestion

Shippers and analysts say that small increases in port congestion at key ports could be a concern, as shippers expect a flurry of activity...

Tanger Med increases operational footprint amid trade shifts and global turbulencies

The Tanger Med port in Morocco is of considerable geopolitical significance, due to its strategic positioning and pivotal role in global trade dynamics. Amidst a...

Strategic Developments and Economic Projections for West African Ports

West African nations, with their strategically located ports and rising investments in port infrastructure, are becoming increasingly influential in shaping the maritime trade dynamics...

Cotton Route alliance between Italy and India to counterbalance China’s dominance

Italy and India are set to embark on a significant maritime collaboration, focusing on enhancing their ship and yacht building capabilities. This partnership forms...

Patriotism keeps Chinese shipbuilders from sweeping container vessel orders

While Chinese shipbuilders have dominated the orderbook for container ships this year, South Korea's HMM and pan-Japanese liner operator Ocean Network Express (ONE) have...

COSCO and DP World: Contrasting Geo-Strategies Shaping Global Maritime Trade

In the dynamic realm of global maritime trade, two port operating titans, COSCO SHIPPING Ports and DP World, have crafted distinct strategic footprints that...

Pakistan’s Maritime Sector: Challenges and Strategic Developments

The recent announcement about Pakistan's first major commercial ship being constructed at the Karachi Shipyard marks a significant development in the country's maritime sector. However,...

Can Europe handle a mega-ship grounding?

As container ships have rapidly increased in size, the methods of dealing with casualties have remained fairly static, particularly where grounding is concerned, with...

Transpacific rate rebound gives box lines upper hand in contract negotiations

Transpacific rates have shot up ahead of an increasingly likely industrial action by US East Coast port workers. This will give mainline operators bargaining...

Analysing Recent Trends and Future Projections in Global Container Market

The global market for containerised cargo has seen notable shifts lately, influenced by changes in international trade dynamics, evolving strategies in supply chains, and...

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