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US retailers ‘extremely’ worried as US port strike deadline nears

With less than two weeks to go before the strike deadline at US east and Gulf coast ports, the two sides are still not back at the negotiating table. Jonathan Gold of the National Retail Federation outlines the looming threat to US businesses

Containers Ports and Logistics

One Hundred Ports: Box ports tread water as the ‘tepid 20s’ persist

A second successive year of subdued volume growth is seen by the global container port sector as the industry settles into post-pandemic norms

Top 100 Ports Ports and Logistics Containers
Box analysis and comment
DATA ANALYSIS

Critical compliance tool compromised by GPS jamming

Deliberate GPS interference is not unusual in conflict zones and other high-risk areas. While its purpose is often defence related, it has real consequences for industry professionals that rely heavily on AIS to make compliance-related decisions

Sanctions Ukraine crisis

US retailers ‘extremely’ worried as US port strike deadline nears

With less than two weeks to go before the strike deadline at US east and Gulf coast ports, the two sides are still not back at the negotiating table. Jonathan Gold of the National Retail Federation outlines the looming threat to US businesses

Containers Ports and Logistics
INTERVIEW

Hapag-Lloyd plans for multiple fuel path as new ship orders imminent

No single fuel will be dominant in 10 years time — there will be a mix of LNG, methanol and ammonia, providing the ‘mystery’ around the latter fuel is solved, said Hapag-Lloyd’s new fleet managing director Silke Lehmköster

Containers Fuels
INTERVIEW

Pelagic Partners revives Oaktree strategy to launch capital fund

Although the Pelagic fund has no target, ‘you need to be a billion [dollars] plus to be meaningful in this market,’ says Tobias Backer, former Fleetscape founder and the fund’s executive director

Tankers and Gas LPG

DSV mega-deal for DB Schenker creates ocean freight-forwarding giant

The $15.85bn acquisition of DB Schenker by DSV creates a European powerhouse in ocean shipping freight forwarding. Container lines will face a much larger counterparty across the annual-contract bargaining table next year

Containers Consolidation

The importers’ dilemma: Switch coasts or wait out US strike threat?

It is too late to strategise for cargo already en route to US east coast and Gulf coast ports. For cargo not yet loaded, the main strike-prep options are to switch to the west coast or wait — and hope for the best

Containers Ports and Logistics
DATA ANALYSIS

Boxship orders to hit 3m teu as methanol mania abates

More than 200 containerships with a combined capacity of 2.6m teu have been ordered since the start of the year

Containers Fuels

Panama Canal bounces back, buoyed by boxships, VLGCs and bulkers

Now that reservation slots and draught levels are back to normal, the Panama Canal is wooing back ship traffic. More neopanamax containerships are taking the route, and average ship size is growing

Containers Dry Bulk
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Aggregating data sets from a wide range of sources, the data hub provides a one-stop shop for gaining an insight into the sector

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ZPMC appoints financial head Zhu Xiaohuai as president

Zhu, who previously served as the crane maker’s executive director, will maintain his role as the company’s financial head following his recent appointment

People China

US retailers ‘extremely’ worried as US port strike deadline nears

With less than two weeks to go before the strike deadline at US east and Gulf coast ports, the two sides are still not back at the negotiating table. Jonathan Gold of the National Retail Federation outlines the looming threat to US businesses

Containers Ports and Logistics

New storm threatens further vessel delays at China’s top ports

Terminals are suspending empty container operations in anticipation of tropical storm Prasan

Dry Bulk Containers
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MSC taps containership newcomer Hengli Heavy for ultra-large dual-fuel order

Deal comes amid a backdrop where smaller builders with earlier slot availability are gaining more business from owners keen to order new capacity, as top-tier builders face full utilisation

Asia Pacific Containers

Critical compliance tool compromised by GPS jamming

Deliberate GPS interference is not unusual in conflict zones and other high-risk areas. While its purpose is often defence related, it has real consequences for industry professionals that rely heavily on AIS to make compliance-related decisions

Sanctions Ukraine crisis

US retailers ‘extremely’ worried as US port strike deadline nears

With less than two weeks to go before the strike deadline at US east and Gulf coast ports, the two sides are still not back at the negotiating table. Jonathan Gold of the National Retail Federation outlines the looming threat to US businesses

Containers Ports and Logistics

Police do not care about cargo theft, IUMI told

‘If I were a criminal, this would be a very good business case. It’s a lot of money with very low risk,’ says Zurich risk management specialist

IUMI Containers

New storm threatens further vessel delays at China’s top ports

Terminals are suspending empty container operations in anticipation of tropical storm Prasan

Dry Bulk Containers

Ammonia-fuelled containership designs jockey for adoption

A series of new vessel designs able to use different types of alternative fuels suggests that owners and shipbuilders are preparing themselves for a multi-fuel future that will include ammonia

Sustainability Containers
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