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No imminent return to Red Sea for shipping despite Gaza ceasefire
A ceasefire deal in Gaza has not altered the current threat assessment for shipping in the Red Sea and shipping lines will not be prepared to disrupt global supply chains by re-routing until there is hard evidence the Houthi threat has diminished
Containers: Trump tariffs, strike potential and alliance shake-up feeds anxiety
2025 opens with the prospect of industrial action at US east and Gulf coast ports, plus the Trump factor and fresh alliance schedules bringing a new wave of uncertainty to the sector
Elderly boxships still in service but scrapping should rebound when Red Sea reopens
The one-two punch of the pandemic and the Red Sea crisis has kept vintage box tonnage on the water. The question ahead is: Could a ceasefire in the Middle East and an eventual return to the Suez route finally open up the floodgates for containership recycling?
What Pentagon’s new Chinese military designations mean for Cosco
In an interview with Lloyd’s List, sanctions lawyer David Wolber of Gibson Dunn explains the implications of the Pentagon’s new Chinese military designations for companies such as Cosco and whether that signals stricter sanctions are on the horizon
The Daily View: Thinking fast, and slow
Your latest edition of Lloyd’s List’s Daily View — the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
Container lines on track for yet another quarter of high profits
Container stocks are falling because spot rates are declining and a US port strike has been averted. But when the European and US-listed liner companies report 4Q24 results next month, their profits will be impressively high, if early data from Asian liners is any indication
The week in newbuildings: Elbdeich Reederei adds to regional feeder boxship orderbook
Orders for two bulk carriers, two boxships, a pair of offshore construction vessels, three gas carriers and 12 tankers recorded in past week
The Daily View: Biden’s parting gift
Your latest edition of Lloyd’s List’s Daily View — the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
Panama Canal, now a geopolitical hotspot, sees rising ship traffic
It has been a rough few years for the Panama Canal. First, a historic drought. Now, threats of a military attack by the United States. The good news for shipping companies and the US businesses that rely on the canal: transits continue to rebound
Container spot rates fall across the board, led by Asia-Europe declines
Container spot rates are still very strong but they’ve lost their upward momentum. Rates are falling back from recent highs and are expected to decrease further in the weeks ahead
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Shipowners need to prove causal link before invoking force majeure, WFW warns
Future cases could hinge on whether courts deem consequence of climate change or tariffs imposed by politicians elected on pro-tariff platforms ‘unforeseeable’
Singapore breaks bunker sales record
Singapore registered a good year all around in 2024, breaking the 40m teu mark for the first time, as well as doubling its alternative bunker sales
DFDS adds Spanish service backed by aluminium shipping contract
New Rotterdam to Spanish port of Vilagarcía route is backed by a new contract from Norway-headquartered Hydro. The new service appears to be part of DFDS’ strategy to expand operations outside of its core North Sea and Baltic markets
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No imminent return to Red Sea for shipping despite Gaza ceasefire
A ceasefire deal in Gaza has not altered the current threat assessment for shipping in the Red Sea and shipping lines will not be prepared to disrupt global supply chains by re-routing until there is hard evidence the Houthi threat has diminished
Alexandratos succeeds Pateras as Hellenic Chamber of Shipping president
George Pateras abruptly resigned from the shipping chamber after nine years as president
Singapore breaks bunker sales record
Singapore registered a good year all around in 2024, breaking the 40m teu mark for the first time, as well as doubling its alternative bunker sales
Elderly boxships still in service but scrapping should rebound when Red Sea reopens
The one-two punch of the pandemic and the Red Sea crisis has kept vintage box tonnage on the water. The question ahead is: Could a ceasefire in the Middle East and an eventual return to the Suez route finally open up the floodgates for containership recycling?
What Pentagon’s new Chinese military designations mean for Cosco
In an interview with Lloyd’s List, sanctions lawyer David Wolber of Gibson Dunn explains the implications of the Pentagon’s new Chinese military designations for companies such as Cosco and whether that signals stricter sanctions are on the horizon
Shanghai container futures plunge as Gaza ceasefire looks near
Futures prices are not precise in predicting freight rates, but the ample liquidity in the market effectively reflects the key drivers influencing them, says Linerlytica
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