Liner Schedule Reliability Shows Some Improvement Amid Strike Disruptions
On the eve of possible widespread disruption due to industrial action across US east and Gulf coast ports, schedule reliability across the container shipping sector has been margin
Next Year’s Global Liner Reshuffle: Who Will Win and Lose?
As the dust settles on yesterday’s series of major liner announcements ahead of February’s alliance reshuffles, analysts suggest the winners from the slew of releases are the f
Insurance Claims Rise as Box Ships Face Harsh Cape Weather
There has been a prolific rise in weather-related cargo loss and insurance claims since carriers have been forced to brave the extreme conditions round the Cape of Good Hope to esc
Singapore Expands Night Container Operations to Reduce Backlog
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore working in conjunction with PSA, other operators, and the carriers in the port continues to take steps to increase efficiency and ensur
Severe Weather Causes Container Loss Off South Africa
A CMA CGM containership lost some 99 containers overboard in heavy weather last week off the east coast of South Africa, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has rep
How Automation is Transforming the Road and Rail Freight Industries
The road and rail freight industries are the lifeblood of global commerce, ensuring that goods reach their destinations efficiently and on time. However, with growing demand, these
The Evolving Landscape of Road and Rail Freight: Trends and Challenges in 2024
The road and rail freight industry has always been the backbone of global trade, ensuring the movement of goods across vast distances and diverse terrains. As we enter 2024, this i
Kaohsiung Hit by Asia’s Container Congestion
The container congestion contagion effect appears to be manifesting itself in Taiwan with a recent build-up of boxes in its main gateway of Kaohsiung. Congestion in south-east Asia
Moderation in Container Spot Rate Increases Hints at Approaching Peak
In the surest sign yet that soaring container spot freight rates may have reached something resembling a peak, this week’s indexes showed the smallest gains in months, while a co
Intra-Asia Services Struggle as Smaller Ships Diverted to Long-Hauls
The cascading of smaller box ships to more-lucrative long-haul lanes has created a shortage of vessels for intra-Asia trades. A meeting of representatives of the Korea Shipowners A
