Container freight rates on major export trades out of India have continued to drop in March amid demand growth challenges and high overcapacity, according...

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Middle East Shipping: Geopolitical and Economic Impacts

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 31, 2025 0

Shipping operations across the Middle East have been significantly influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Red Sea, and global economic shifts in...

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Ukraine’s Black Sea Cargo Volumes on the Rise

Container News Team - March 28, 2025 0

Ukrainian ports increased the volumes of freight by more than 77% in 2024 as the success of the Black Sea operations was translated into...

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Persistent tensions in Red Sea as US forces pound Houthi targets

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 28, 2025 0

As of March 2025, the situation in the Red Sea remains highly volatile due to ongoing Houthi attacks and continuous US military strikes on...

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US Policy Shift Fuel Uncertainty: BIMCO Report and Future Scenarios

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 28, 2025 0

Since the start of President Trump's second term, U.S. policies have reshaped geopolitics, trade, and shipping, significantly increasing market uncertainties and impacting future supply...

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Europe’s Trade Struggles: Tariffs, Geopolitical Tensions, and Shipping Disruptions

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 27, 2025 0

The global economy is becoming more fragmented and unpredictable, fuelled by escalating geopolitical tensions. Trump's intention to increase tariffs on European goods by 10-20% could...

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Japan, South Korea into shipbuilding struggle to meet U.S. demand

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 26, 2025 0

According to a NYK Line executive, U.S. allies Japan and South Korea would face difficulties in rapidly expanding their shipbuilding capacity to meet U.S....

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India launches first maritime exercises with African nations to strengthen presence in Indian Ocean

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 26, 2025 0

India is set to conduct naval exercises with a group of African nations, marking its first maritime collaboration of this kind aimed at balancing...

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Shippers turning to futures and longer-term contracts to manage risks

Container News Team - March 24, 2025 0

Daily turnover of Asia-North Europe (EC) container freight futures traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange has reached US$1.5 billion. Speakers at the “Navigating the Volatility...

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Somaliland’s Growing Influence in Global Shipping

Alexandros Itimoudis - March 24, 2025 0

As the Red Sea crisis continues, Somaliland is about to emerge as a pivotal spot for Western interests, especially for maritime shipping, as long...

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Nhava Sheva Port launches US$500M road project to ease congestion

Container News Team - March 24, 2025 0

Indian shippers and supply chain stakeholders at Nhava Sheva Port (JNPA) could see significant relief from landside congestion as the port has won government...

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Industry struggles to navigate volatile market

Container News Team - March 21, 2025 0

An active and constantly changing market is proving tough for the industry to navigate as rates slide further and utilisation is falling, though month-on-month...

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