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New Hong Kong shipping chamber’s success could test China’s continued trade leadership
Its future success may serve as a test to whether China can continue its economic miracle and to lead global trade and energy transition
New risk landscape emerging for shipping
Shipping has a reputation for resilience in the face of adversity. But some fundamental challenges in its future could test that to destruction
Baltimore bridge litigation: The US courtroom drama that doesn’t star Tom Cruise
Verdict could go either way, with legally well-founded claim for limitation pitched against understandable anger of entire city
Third ship struck in Ukraine within space of one week
Although vessels berthed in Ukrainian ports have always been at risk of becoming collateral damage, it is unusual for so many to be hit within such a short period
Small ports face big challenges to decarbonise
Small economies face higher costs for maritime transport and are often most exposed to the impacts of climate change. Funding the transition to net zero will be a matter of difficult choices
Port communications a key factor in supply chain resilience
Port community systems and single windows serve the internal purposes of port stakeholders. But cargo owners rarely have the insight they require
FMC sounds the alarm on retaliation by carriers and terminal operators
The Federal Maritime Commission has released a statement in light of current ‘supply chain challenges’, emphasising that retaliatory behaviour is a ‘serious violation of the law that carries significant penalties’
MSC puts ports at centre of network strategy
As supply chains become more diversified, direct port calls allow more agility, says Søren Toft. Owning stakes in ports helps secure a Formula One service that boosts efficiency
Strong September for US imports; no strike effect expected in October
Imports remained elevated in September and are set to remain high in October. The National Retail Federation projects full-year 2024 will boast the third-highest import volume on record, surpassed only by 2021 and 2022 during the pandemic
Crew uncover drug smuggling operation on bulk carrier
A crew member on board panamax bulk carrier Jawor noticed that a seal was missing in a void space and discovered what is thought to be more than half a tonne of cocaine
Florida ports closed to inbound traffic as US state prepares for Hurricane Milton
The tropical storm ‘exploded’ into a Category 5 hurricane on Monday evening and is expected to make landfall between Tuesday evening and Wednesday
Cosco Shipping Holdings third quarter profits triple on container market tailwinds
Cosco Shipping Holdings saw third-quarter profits explode as the container shipping arm of China’s state behemoth rode freight market tailwinds. But analysts warn that overcapacity is expected to continue weakening rate prospects
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