Containers
Stay informed with the latest news, analysis, and market insight from the container shipping industry through our expert coverage
Global trade faces 25% tariff surge by 2026, warns Nobel-prize winning economist
Nobel laureate and US economist Paul Krugman predicts tariffs on nearly all global trade could rise to 25% by this time next year as a result of trade war escalation
Strategic stakes: EU sharpens focus on Chinese port ownership
China’s port expansion in Europe has brought mutual commercial benefits, funding infrastructure development and strengthening trade ties. However, amid geopolitical tensions, the EU is scrutinising China’s influence over critical infrastructure, particularly ports and the continental foothold of state operators Cosco and China Merchants. The EU’s refined FDI screening will shape future Chinese investments, but with limited new opportunities and long-term concessions, the immediate impact may be limited
The week in newbuildings: Japanese yards pick up ro-ro ships and bulker orders
Orders for two bulk carriers, a pair of gas carriers, three ro-ro cargo vessels, eight tankers and eight general cargoships recorded in past week
Box rates still sinking but disruptions due to port fees could spur rebound
The outlook for spot rates is uncertain. On one hand, US consumer sentiment is weakening, a negative for pricing. On the other, America’s controversial plan to charge high port fees, if approved, could cause congestion at larger ports and propel rates higher
US port fee plan open to legal challenge
Shipowners or shippers of any nationality have right to seek injunction against proposals, say lawyers
US port fees won't hit China shipyards, says BV Asia head
The plan by the US government to introduce a port levy on China-built ships could have some benefits for South Korean shipyards. But other shipbuilding nations are even more limited in being able to cover demand for most ships that would usually be ordered in China
Plans to levy China-built ships would have hit 30% of arrivals last year
US Trade Representative hearing on China-built ships levy set for March 24. With every sector having a share of ships built, or building, in China all would be subject to a port fee
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
APMT to invest $500m in Port of NY and NJ
Maersk’s terminal unit APM Terminals has reached an agreement with the Port of New York and New Jersey to extend its lease by 33 years to December 2062. The proposed deal, which will also see APM invest $500m in upgrades to its terminal, is subject to a vote by the Port Authority Board of Commissioners on Thursday
London Gateway expansion work to start in May
DP World has sought the necessary regulatory approval and will begin constructing two new berths and a new rail terminal
Cosco Shipping doubles profit
The company reported a 6.1% rise in total container throughput for its port operations in 2024, reaching 144m teu, while revenue grew 4% to CNY10.8bn.
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
APMT to invest $500m in Port of NY and NJ
Maersk’s terminal unit APM Terminals has reached an agreement with the Port of New York and New Jersey to extend its lease by 33 years to December 2062. The proposed deal, which will also see APM invest $500m in upgrades to its terminal, is subject to a vote by the Port Authority Board of Commissioners on Thursday
Former Singapore PM warns of geopolitical choppy waters for shipping
The political veteran’s remarks on the first day of the Singapore Maritime Week echoed mounting concerns about the global order moving towards more instability and risk. The shipping industry needs to take notes
Global trade faces 25% tariff surge by 2026, warns Nobel-prize winning economist
Nobel laureate and US economist Paul Krugman predicts tariffs on nearly all global trade could rise to 25% by this time next year as a result of trade war escalation
The week in charts: Gambia’s detention surge | Box rates still sinking but disruptions | Syria’s online seaborne trade reaches new highs
Gambia went from having no tankers flying its flag in 2023 to 35 oil and gas tankers by mid-March 2025; SCFI Shanghai-US west coast index now down 63% vs late January peak, with rates to US east coast down 55% and notoriously opaque Syrian market has seen an uptick in ‘on the radar’ port calls
The week in newbuildings: Japanese yards pick up ro-ro ships and bulker orders
Orders for two bulk carriers, a pair of gas carriers, three ro-ro cargo vessels, eight tankers and eight general cargoships recorded in past week
London Gateway expansion work to start in May
DP World has sought the necessary regulatory approval and will begin constructing two new berths and a new rail terminal
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.