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Maersk to invest $500m in Asia logistics business
Maersk already has a major presence in Asia following its acquisition of LF Logistics last year. Now it is seeking to capitalise on the region’s high growth rate

Port of NY & NJ banks busiest month of 2023 so far
The strong cargo volumes seen at the largest Atlantic gateway in October meant this was its busiest month of the year so far as retail demand boosted imports

How to keep the Panama and Suez canals open
Of course there are viable alternative routes. But simultaneous widespread disruption would be a strain on much of the shipping industry, not to mention the global economy

ETS cargo diversion risk not being addressed
The arrival of the ETS tax could see sharp players in the shipping world divert their cargo to non-EU ports for transhipment in order to cut the tax bill. In response, the EU has said that it will limit itself to monitoring the situation, but it may review the regulation down the line

Carriers consider rerouting as Panama Canal restrictions bite
The Panama Canal is set to become a major logistics chokepoint. But the alternatives have their own problems too

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to be alternative fuel-ready in 2025
Antwerp-Bruges port authority aims to bunker its first ammonia in 2024 after completing risk assessments as terminals prepare for future demand for alternative fuel

White House announces new actions to strengthen supply chains
The White House has unveiled new measures it says will strengthen US supply chains

Overcapacity hits equipment sector as market slows
Carriers boosted their container fleets to deal with congestion-driven shortages. But as the market has normalised there is now excess equipment capacity too

No easy fix for Panama Canal congestion
Short-term measures are being taken to save water, where possible. But there is no simple or answer to the long-term issue of water shortages in Panama

Unlocking the power of digital port transformation
Ports can mitigate a repeat of their pandemic gridlock by adopting the right port community system

Call for port authorities to support grid upgrades
Electrifying container handling equipment is an easy win for decarbonising terminals. But it requires upgrades to supply networks that can best be helped by ports showing aggregate demand

China floats idea of mega port to rival Singapore
Multi-billion dollar project, including up to 50m teu of container capacity, envisaged as a strategic move to strengthen trade in Southern China and drive integration through one of the country’s largest economic power houses
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