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Top 100 Ports: Disruption reshapes the rankings rather than derailing growth
The world’s largest container ports were expected to show slower development in 2025 as tariffs, trade tensions and weaker economic growth threatened to derail demand. Instead, the rankings reveal an industry that continues to adapt and expand, with Asia cementing its dominance, emerging transhipment hubs gaining market share and global supply chains becoming more fragmented, regionalised and resilient
Hormuz reopening to free 300,000 teu but rate impact still hinges on Red Sea return
Carriers seem in no rush to restore normal MEG services amid upcoming strait reopening, with analysts expecting freight rates to stay firm in near term
Over 120 pirates at sea off Somalia as organised hijackings surge
EU naval commanders believe more than 120 pirates from multiple Somali clans are now operating at sea in a coordinated resurgence that has seen six commercial vessels hijacked since April, raising questions over whether current naval resources are sufficient to contain the threat
Wind propulsion reaches shipping’s scaling moment as Maersk backs boxship trial
Container shipping’s first rotor sail installation comes as developers, shipowners and technology providers argue wind-assisted propulsion has moved beyond proof of concept and is entering a new phase of commercial deployment
Lloyd’s List Top 100 Container Ports 2026: Why resilience beats scale
Deputy editor Linton Nightingale launches the 2026 edition of the Top 100 Container Ports, and explains how the hierarchy of key ports is beginning to change
The week in charts: How Asia rewrote the container port rankings in the 21st century | Cosco signs orders for 18 new containerships
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The week in newbuildings: Strong momentum maintained as 75 new ships contracted
Notable deals included 18 containerships ordered by Cosco, six MR2 product tankers contracted by Torm and up to 14 large car and truck carriers ordered by Höegh Autoliners
Top 100 Ports: Disruption reshapes the rankings rather than derailing growth
The world’s largest container ports were expected to show slower development in 2025 as tariffs, trade tensions and weaker economic growth threatened to derail demand. Instead, the rankings reveal an industry that continues to adapt and expand, with Asia cementing its dominance, emerging transhipment hubs gaining market share and global supply chains becoming more fragmented, regionalised and resilient
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UK-US ‘Pink Corridor’ aims to chart path for nuclear-powered container shipping
Lloyd’s Register, Maersk and the ports of Felixstowe and Charleston will examine the regulatory, security and operational framework needed to support future nuclear-powered containership operations, looking beyond reactor technology to real-world deployment
Baltic consultation shows little support for MEG index changes
The Baltic Exchange will stick to the status quo on Middle East Gulf freight benchmarks for the time being, after long-awaited consultation feedback highlighted concerns with its proposed changes
Lloyd’s List Top 100 Container Ports 2026: Why resilience beats scale
Deputy editor Linton Nightingale launches the 2026 edition of the Top 100 Container Ports, and explains how the hierarchy of key ports is beginning to change
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Malaysia forum floats transit levy for Strait of Malacca as funding debate resurfaces
Maritime conference in Kuala Lumpur has reignited the long-standing question of whether user states should contribute more to maintaining one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes
Over 120 pirates at sea off Somalia as organised hijackings surge
EU naval commanders believe more than 120 pirates from multiple Somali clans are now operating at sea in a coordinated resurgence that has seen six commercial vessels hijacked since April, raising questions over whether current naval resources are sufficient to contain the threat
Cosco rejects US espionage allegations as ‘totally unfounded’
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UK-US ‘Pink Corridor’ aims to chart path for nuclear-powered container shipping
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Secondhand boxship prices hold firm as buyers chase limited supply
The positive momentum is expected to continue in the short term, supported by strong cargo volumes and healthy freight rates despite a large newbuilding orderbook and wider market uncertainties
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