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Economic Pressures and Geopolitical Shifts Reshape Global Ship Recycling Operations

Global ship recycling operations hit some of their lowest activity levels in nearly two decades, while undergoing notable shifts. In 2024, only 324 merchant ships...

COSCO and Kansai Paint roll out “improved” zinc-coated containers

China’s state-owned COSCO shipping group and Japanese paint company Kansai Paint are producing zinc-coated containers in a pilot test of the anti-corrosion technology. Its joint...

MSC revises Asia to North America West Coast service network

Swiss/Italian ocean carrier MSC has decided to proceed with announced changes to its standalone network of its East/West services. In particular, the company will move...

Feeder ships now in demand as availability drops

Boxship chartering activity has turned to the feeder sizes, as supply in this size segment starts diminishing. MB Shipbrokers (formerly Maersk Broker) said the market...

Mid-sized box carriers active in fleet expansion

Acquisitions and newbuildings saw mid-tier liner operators expand their fleets beyond the market average for 2024, according to Alphaliner. The consultancy stated that the 18...

US tariffs on Chinese-built boxships to cost shippers millions

Netherlands-based consultancy Dynaliners estimates the cost of the charges that are proposed on Chinese-built ships calling at US ports could be as much as...

Industry leaders launch Smart Container Alliance

The Smart Container Alliance has been officially launched to drive the adoption of cutting-edge smart container technology. This initiative aims to unite industry stakeholders...

Digital innovations reshape container shipping processes

The shipping industry, a vital artery of global trade, is sailing into a new era driven by technological advancements. The recent release of the Digital...

CMA CGM and Maersk US flag carriers enter into slot exchange deals

CMA CGM’s shipping specialist serving the US Government, APL, and Maersk’s counterpart, Maersk Line Limited, have entered into a new slot exchange partnership across...

Major and minor adjustments to Far East trade routes

Danish ocean carrier Maersk has added the port of Guangzhou (Nansha) to the schedule of its SH2 between China and Bangladesh, while it has...

CIMC container orders fully booked through March

China International Marine Containers (CIMC), the world's largest container manufacturer, said that its factories are full with orders until at least the end of...

DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Port posts record volumes

DP World achieved a remarkable year for trade in 2024, recording its highest container and breakbulk cargo volumes at Jebel Ali Port since 2015. The...

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