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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
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
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
The Daily View: Into the grey zone
Your latest edition of Lloyd’s List’s Daily View — the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
Ship recycling volumes in 2024 drop to lowest levels since 2005
Last year, 324 merchant ships were recycled with a combined dwt of 4.6m gross tonnes, the lowest level seen in almost 20 years
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China imported record amounts of iron ore in 2024
The world’s biggest iron ore consumer broke its import record again in 2024, following 2023’s record-breaking year of 1.18bn tonnes
Odesa grain terminal searched after tax evasion allegations
Development comes after former owners ruled in contempt of court
Israel launches more air strikes on Houthi ports
The Israeli military said it struck targets in the Houthi ports of Ras Isa and Hodeidah on Friday, the third Israeli air raid against the Yemeni faction in less a month. One person was reportedly killed and nine were injured
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Seasoned trio launch maritime investment platform
The three men behind the deal, Jan Eghoj, Aaron Sen and Lars Steffensen, have together worked for some of the biggest shipping companies in the world, including Clarksons Platou and Maersk Tankers
Short-term boxship charters providing good premiums for tonnage providers
Maersk has fixed a 3,158 teu boxship at a daily rate of $67,500 and a 2,700 teu vessel at $45,000 per day for charters of up to four months. The rates are some 40 % above those for one year fixtures
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 charts: One cable cutting vessel has three separate digital identities | Panama Canal sees rising ship traffic | US sanctions over 180 vessels
Taiwan is looking for one vessel, not three, for cable cutting; Panama Canal transits were up up 6% in December versus November and the US announces the largest round of Russian sanctions yet
Cosco Shipping rides market tailwinds to 2024 earnings bonanza
CSH has highlighted Red Sea disruptions as a key market factor, which has led to a shortage of effective shipping capacity and kept spot rates highly elevated
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