Containers
Stay informed with the latest news, analysis, and market insight from the container shipping industry through our expert coverage
Transpacific rates spike but Walmart warns that China tariffs are ‘still too high’
The China-US container trade has suddenly flipped from famine to feast. How long this lasts hinges on how American importers manage the remaining tariffs
Containers: uncertainty reigns as tariff turmoil and overcapacity looms
CMA CGM posts strong first quarter as it adapts to more complex market environment
Taiwan’s big three box lines ride trade truce momentum after strong first-quarter results
US-China trade war détente should bolster boxship charter market
Containers: uncertainty reigns as tariff turmoil and overcapacity looms
Container shipping in 2025 remains volatile, with Trump’s trade policies fuelling uncertainty. While the global trade war dominates headlines, a more pressing and all too familiar issue looms: overcapacity
Transpacific rates spike but Walmart warns that China tariffs are ‘still too high’
The China-US container trade has suddenly flipped from famine to feast. How long this lasts hinges on how American importers manage the remaining tariffs
Containers: uncertainty reigns as tariff turmoil and overcapacity looms
Container shipping in 2025 remains volatile, with Trump’s trade policies fuelling uncertainty. While the global trade war dominates headlines, a more pressing and all too familiar issue looms: overcapacity
US-China trade war détente should bolster boxship charter market
The containership charter market has been surprisingly resilient in the post-pandemic era. With downside risk from the trade war abated and no plans yet for carriers to return to the Red Sea, the winning streak looks set to continue
Tariff reprieve upside vs Covid lockdown rebound: this time it’s different
Container shipping investors are bullish about the bounce-back of China-US volumes following the US decision to slash tariffs. Comparisons are being made to the volume surge after the initial Covid lockdowns, but there are some major differences between these two events
Trade deal with US is ‘positive step’ for British shipping, says Chamber
Carve-outs for cars, steel and beef
US-China trade war de-escalation was expected — but not this fast
If there’s one thing that’s for certain in Trump 2.0, it is that there’s no certainty on tariffs. The magnitude of the reversal in US-China tariffs announced on Monday turned out to be much larger than expected
Shipping’s secret trade: the fightback
Lloyd’s List reporter Joshua Minchin looks again at the secret illegal trades using our vessels and ports to understand how industry, NGOs and law enforcement are taking the fight to the smugglers
Containers Data Hub
The focal point for business-critical data on container shipping
Aggregating data sets from a wide range of sources, the data hub provides a one-stop shop for gaining an insight into the sector
View full data hubPorts and Logistics
Are you sure you'd like to remove this alert? You will no longer receive email updates about this topic.
Latest From Ports and Logistics
Bombarded Ras Isa port resumes operations as security and sanction threats linger
US air strikes in April wreaked havoc on Ras Isa, but the port, which relies on rudimentary infrastructure to slowly unload oil and gas tankers, appears to have resumed operations relatively quickly. Meanwhile, the threats of Israeli air strikes and US sanctions remain
CMA CGM posts strong first quarter as it adapts to more complex market environment
CMA CGM Group chief Rodolphe Saadé said the company would control costs and strengthen its positions in growth markets, as the outlook for the rest of the year remained uncertain
Transpacific rates spike but Walmart warns that China tariffs are ‘still too high’
The China-US container trade has suddenly flipped from famine to feast. How long this lasts hinges on how American importers manage the remaining tariffs
More from Containers
Are you sure you'd like to remove this alert? You will no longer receive email updates about this topic.
Latest From Containers
CMA CGM posts strong first quarter as it adapts to more complex market environment
CMA CGM Group chief Rodolphe Saadé said the company would control costs and strengthen its positions in growth markets, as the outlook for the rest of the year remained uncertain
Transpacific rates spike but Walmart warns that China tariffs are ‘still too high’
The China-US container trade has suddenly flipped from famine to feast. How long this lasts hinges on how American importers manage the remaining tariffs
DP World seals agreement for $800m Syrian port development
UAE port and logistics giant follows CMA CGM in announcing intentions to invest in the Middle East country, after signing deal with newly installed Syrian government
Forth Ports launches Tilbury expansion plan
Former power station land will be repurposed and included in Thames Freeport under plans submitted
Taiwan’s big three box lines ride trade truce momentum after strong first-quarter results
Easing China-US trade tensions and a sharp rise in transpacific bookings fuel optimism for stronger cargo demand in the months ahead
HHLA sees earnings jump in first quarter
Despite a sluggish European economy, container volumes from Asia increased throughput. Reopening of Odesa terminal helped lift revenues
You must sign in to use this functionality
Authentication.SignIn.HeadSignInHeader
Email Article
All set! This article has been sent to my@email.address.
All fields are required. For multiple recipients, separate email addresses with a semicolon.
Please Note: Only individuals with an active subscription will be able to access the full article. All other readers will be directed to the abstract and would need to subscribe.