Monthly Stock Performance Highlights

Monthly stock performance in the maritime industry has shown significant fluctuations over the past month, reflecting the shifting dynamics of global trade, freight demand, and investor sentiment. Market volatility continues to influence stock performance, with some companies benefiting from rising freight rates, while others face external challenges like supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainties.

Strong performers have taken advantage of favorable market conditions, while others have...

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COSCO and Kansai Paint roll out “improved” zinc-coated containers

China’s state-owned COSCO shipping group and Japanese paint company Kansai Paint are producing zinc-coated containers in a pilot test of the anti-corrosion technology.

Its joint venture with Kansai Paint, COSCO Kansai, has completed coating 700 20-foot containers with graphene zinc powder, more than a year after working with COSCO unit Shanghai Universal Logistics Equipment to explore applying graphene in zinc oxide powder coatings.

Since October 2023, COSCO Kansai has joined hands with Shanghai...

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COSCO names world’s first ship-based marine factory for CO₂ capture

On 20 February, the world’s first Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit equipped with offshore Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology was named AGOGO FPSO at COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry in Shanghai.

This vessel stands as one of the most environmentally friendly FPSOs globally, according to the Chinese company’s statement.

Transformed from a 320,000-dwt ultra-large crude oil carrier, this “offshore gigafactory” underwent extensive modifications with COSCO SHIPPING Heavy...

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Geopolitical Instability in the Red Sea: Impact on Top-5 Ocean Carriers

The geopolitical instability triggered by the Gaza conflict and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea has significantly disrupted global shipping, with some companies navigating the challenges more effectively than others.

This crisis has underscored the strategic vulnerability of key maritime chokepoints, particularly the Suez Canal, which facilitates around 30% of global container trade. The prolonged disruptions have rippled beyond individual shipping firms, affecting global trade logistics and...

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Shipping Stock Market: Weekly Update

The container shipping sector continues to navigate a dynamic landscape shaped by shifting freight rates, global economic conditions, and supply chain developments. Investor sentiment remains mixed as companies balance operational efficiency with market volatility. While some firms benefit from stable long-term charters, others face pressure from fluctuating spot rates and macroeconomic uncertainties. The ongoing adjustments in capacity management, fuel costs, and geopolitical factors further...

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COSCO, OOCL add Guinean port to MWAX service rotation

COSCO and its subsidiary OOCL have enhanced their joint MWAX service by adding the port of Conakry to the rotation, according to Alphaliner.

Therefore, the MWAX service, which is operated by two 1,700 TEU container vessels, will now have the following itinerary: Valencia (Spain) – Algeciras (Spain) – Dakar (Senegal) – Tema (Ghana) – Takoradi (Ghana) – Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) – Conakry (Guinea) – Dakar – Valencia.

The service runs on a 17-day frequency.


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Shipping shortage on Europe-India route

The Europe-India trade still does not have adequate tonnage as the new Gemini Cooperation of Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd plus Premier Alliance (ONE, HMM and Yang Ming) include the route on their East-West networks, according to Alphaliner.

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Weekly Update: Container Shipping Stock Highlights

The container shipping market saw a dynamic week, marked by notable fluctuations in stock performance among key players. Factors such as tariffs, political tensions, geopolitical conflicts, and disruptions in global trade distribution have significantly affected the industry.

Below are the weekly stock highlights of the container shipping sector:

SITC International Holdings Co Ltd (1308)

SITC International Holdings exhibited mild fluctuations, starting at HKD 18.52 and peaking mid-week at HKD...

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Green regulations drive up costs for liner operators in Europe

Since the start of 2025, emissions-related surcharges have doubled on the Asia-North Europe container trade, according to Alphaliner, as carriers contend with the European Union’s (EU’s) stricter decarbonization measures.

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