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Overview of Major European Ports’ Rail Connectivity

European ports play a key role in transitioning freight transport from road to rail, supporting the efforts to achieve environmental targets set by global...

Strategic Battle Between Posorja and Valparaíso for South America Trade Dominance

The ports of Valparaíso in Chile and Posorja in Ecuador are both pivotal to South America's strategic maritime network, each leveraging unique advantages to...

MSC stretches ship-buying spree

  Swiss/Italian ocean carrier MSC continues its string of pre-owned boxship purchases, with six vessels acquired so far this month. Alphaliner’s report stated that the world’s...

Evergreen seeks additional 24,000 TEU workhorses

Taiwan’s Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) is apparently not done with building Megamax container ships. The world’s seventh largest liner operator has a dozen 24,000 TEU...

Iranian Ports Emerge as Chabahar Gains Strategic Edge in Regional Trade Network

Tehran Times recently reported that Iranian ports processed over 16.2 million tons of oil products and more than 30.1 million tons of non-oil goods...

Supply chains in Middle East lose resilience amid geopolitical shifts

  The global economy's supply chains are currently strained due to geopolitical tensions, labor disruptions, and natural disasters. An analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence indicates...

Heat is on North American shippers in Canadian dock disputes

DP World is facing the issue of automation in western Canadian ports and finding that getting unions to agree to job losses is proving...

Commercial Shipping: Crucial Εlement in Potential Conflict Between China and US

  A recent Wall Street Journal article delves into the critical interplay between military needs and commercial shipping capabilities, emphasizing the strategic importance of global...

Bay of Bengal in the Center of Geopolitical Dynamics Amid High Port Competitiveness

As the Indo-Pacific concept gains traction, the Bengal area is expected to emerge as a major center of economic development in Asia in the...

How Are China’s BRI Ports Affected by Red Sea Disruptions

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of China encompasses numerous pivotal cargo ports as part of its comprehensive infrastructure and investment endeavor designed to...

Vietnam tries to capitalize on US-China trade tensions

Vietnam has emerged as one of the main beneficiaries in Southeast Asia from the ongoing trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies, the...

Global shipping costs surge with key ports showing signs of adaptability

In the first half of 2024, global shipping costs experienced a significant surge, influenced by a mix of operational and geopolitical challenges. These included disruptions...

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