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US policy set to reconfigure global trading patterns

An analysis of the current US trade policy is pointing to major upheavals of supply chains as shippers look for alternative solutions to minimise tariff and Section 301 port fee impacts on costs.

Philip Damas, MD, head of supply chain advisors, at Drewry Shipping Consultants said that freight from China and 14 mainly Asian countries is set to fall, from a total of 22 million teu in 2024, by some 4.5 million teu from China this year, and by about 0.3 million teu from other countries.

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Feeder Shipping Surge: How Middle East Is Poised to Lead Next Wave in Short-Sea Container Trade

In a rapidly evolving maritime landscape, the Middle East is stepping into the spotlight as a rising titan in the feeder container market.

New market assessments indicate that global feeder container operations are on a solid growth trajectory, projected to rise from US$7.8 billion in 2024 to US$11.3 billion by 2034, showing a 3.7% CAGR.

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CK Hutchison’s earnings highlight necessity of terminals in liner shipping

CK Hutchison’s port operations experienced an 11% surge in sales in 2024, bringing its revenue almost on par in US dollar terms with Singapore’s PSA International, positioning both among the top revenue-generating global port groups.

The port operations of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, controlled by tycoon Li Ka-shing, generated revenue of HK$45.28 billion (US$5.8 billion) in 2024. In comparison, PSA International’s 2024 revenue was up 9% year-on-year, to S$7.72 billion (US$5.69 billion)

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Major European Ports See Container Gains Despite Trade Turmoil

With the United States reimposing sweeping tariffs under President Trump’s second administration, European ports and trade officials are bracing for impact—though early assessments suggest the blow may fall hardest on specific sectors and regions rather than across the European Union (EU) as a whole.

A recent analysis from the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel paints a cautiously optimistic picture: while the macroeconomic hit to the EU from increased US tariffs could be “significant but...

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Could a potential India-Pakistan conflict affect shipping operations?

The specter of renewed conflict between India and Pakistan is once again casting a shadow over regional stability—this time with far-reaching consequences for shipping operations in the Indian Ocean.

Following a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir, India that claimed the lives of at least 26 civilians, New Delhi has announced a suite of diplomatic measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of a key water-sharing treaty and the closure of a major border crossing.

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Red Sea Disruptions May Create Strategic Openings for China

The ongoing Red Sea crisis has escalated at a pace and scale with far-reaching geopolitical dimensions. US officials have confirmed that Iranian and Russian entities have long supported Houthi targeting capabilities.

Recent disclosures now point to Chang Guang Satellite Technology, a Chinese firm, as a new actor allegedly supplying satellite imagery to the Houthis.

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Small parcel exports to be hit by Trump policies

Single shipments out of China will be one of the hardest hit industries as consolidation in containers for single parcels will no longer be exempt from duty, and essentially, customs-free shipments will lose that status on 2 May.

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Is CMA CGM’s Bet on Oran in Jeopardy?

As diplomatic relations between Algeria and France once again enter turbulent waters, collateral damage may hit one of Algeria’s most strategically significant infrastructure projects.

A planned investment by French shipping giant CMA CGM in the Port of Oran has come under scrutiny, raising two central questions: Is CMA CGM’s project in jeopardy? And if so, how critical is this investment for Algeria’s maritime and economic ambitions?

Situated on Algeria’s western Mediterranean coast, Oran is a...

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Indonesia demonstrates balanced approach amid ongoing US-China trade war

As the trade conflict between the United States and China intensifies, Indonesia is adopting a multifaceted strategy to safeguard its economic interests while maintaining balanced relations with both global powerhouses.​

In response to the US administration’s proposed 32% tariffs on Indonesian exports to the United States, Jakarta has prioritized diplomatic channels over retaliation.

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ZIM and TS Lines withdraw Τranspacific routes

Israeli ocean carrier ZIM and Hong Kong-based regional carrier TS Lines have joined MSC and Premier Alliance in pulling Transpacific services, as container volumes continue plunging amid the US-China trade war.

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