Northern Sea Route: Arctic dreams, shifting tides of global trade play out in Russia
The Northern Sea Route (NSR), a 5,600-kilometre maritime corridor carved along Russia’s Arctic coastline, has emerged as a contested and evolving gateway between Europe...
Africa and South America now shipping’s new hope as Houthi rockets and US tariffs...
As the United States pivots toward economic nationalism, imposing sweeping tariffs and recalibrating trade preferences, the Southern Hemisphere’s once overlooked continents, Africa and South...
Rough waters ahead for Great Lakes shipping as US protectionism tests good neighbours
The shipping arteries of the Great Lakes, stretching from Montreal to Milwaukee, are feeling the strain of renewed US protectionism and simmering trade tensions...
Port of Hamburg strengthens presence in the Gulf region: New Representative Office opened in...
Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM) has officially integrated its new representative office in Dubai into its international network. Since January 2026, HHM has been...
Dark fleet heads to Alang as EU ban tightens
At least three tankers with unclear ownership have arrived off Alang this year as sanctions narrow employment opportunities for the dark fleet, reports the...
A new compass for global shipping: Why smaller ships may steer the future
The maritime industry is entering a new era—one defined not by scale, but by agility, sustainability, and regional relevance. Mega ships will still have...
[ONE] INTRA EUROPE TRADE – Northern Europe-Mediterranean product update
Ocean Network Express (ONE) announces the revamp of our Levant Express (LEX) service and the launch of a new Aegean Express (AEX) service.
These enhanced offerings are designed to...
Court ruling against Hutchison and Beijing Canal Holdings
Panama's Supreme Court decision to annul CK Hutchison's long-standing concessions to operate the Balboa and Cristóbal container terminals has sent shockwaves well beyond the...
Asia-Europe box volumes hit record in January
Asia shipped 1.88 million TEU to Europe in January, up six per cent year on year, reports London's Port Technology International.
The figure marked a...
Rail growth in northern Sweden drives record volumes at the Port of Gothenburg
Rail freight traffic between northern Sweden and the Port of Gothenburg continues to grow. Two rail terminals in the far north of Sweden, in...