Major Carriers Still Hungry for Mega Container Ships
The containership orderbook this week stands at a 15-year high, equivalent to nearly 36% of the active fleet, proving demand for large vessels is far from over. Maersk Line continu
Early Peak and Pre-CNY Volatility Keep Ocean Rates Low
The last full week of vessel loading before Chinese New Year (CNY) began on Feb 17 2026, saw container spot freight rates continue their recent descent, albeit at a far gentler rat
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk to Transit Red Sea on Gemini Service
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) and Hapag-Lloyd have decided to change the routing of one of their shared services under the Gemini Cooperation, transitioning it through the Re
The 2026 Global Carbon Tax Enforcement: What Shippers Must Know About New Maritime Emission Penalties
The 2026 Global Carbon Tax represents one of the most significant regulatory changes the maritime industry has faced in decades. As global pressure intensifies to reduce greenho
AI-Controlled Smart Ships Gain Momentum in 2026: Are Autonomous Fleets the New Standard?
Sea freight in 2026 is entering a decisive transformation phase. After years of volatility driven by global disruptions, rising fuel costs, and environmental pressure, the maritime
Suez Canal Reopening Set to Challenge European Port Capacity
Following the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Sea-Intelligence has analysed potential impacts on global container shipping should carriers resume transits through the Su
Shipping Industry Entering Fragile Growth Phase, Says UNCTAD
Global shipping is entering a period of fragile growth, rising costs and mounting uncertainty, according to The Review of Maritime Transport 2025 released yesterday by UN Trade and
Chinese Ports Lead the World in Productivity Performance
Container port performance across the world declined between 2020 and 2024 due to the Red Sea Crisis, challenges at the Panama Canal, and pandemic-related shocks, according to a ne
Houthis Issue “Safety FAQ” for Red Sea Shipping
The Houthi administration in Yemen has updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page, which purports to give detailed advice on how to avoid the group’s attacks in the R
Chinese Carriers Adjust Schedules to Avoid US Port Calls as Fees Loom
Chinese carriers appear to be adjusting their services to get ahead of the October financial penalties for domestic-built, -operated, or -owned vessels calling at US ports. From 14
