Wah Kwong Maritime Transport transforms itself into a fully-fledged owner-operator as shifting global trade routes drive sustained demand for versatile mid-sized bulkers

During the drought that enforced serious restrictions on the canal for much of 2023-2024, the railway played a vital role in the so-called land bridge between the Pacific and Atlantic hubs

The import numbers are starting to come in for May, and they’re ugly. The question now is whether the 2025 peak season can recover from tariffs. The latest forecast from the National Retail Federation is not encouraging

If you’re a ship operator planning global deployments that extend beyond mid-October, you’d like to know what the rules will be for US port fees. Ship operators won’t know those rules for at least another month

Transpacific spot freight rates have retreated from recent highs as an influx of capacity — including aggressive rate-cutting by returning and smaller carriers — pushes prices below $5,000 per feu, with competition intensifying amid signs of faltering cargo demand

Global container trade maintained steady growth in April, following a record-breaking March, as the industry continues to defy forecasts for a weak trading year. Despite US tariff concerns, Asian exports — particularly from Southeast Asia — remained strong

A 50% discount on yard usage fees aims to ease congestion and attract US-bound container traffic

Shipping lines have placed a big bet that US importers will accelerate shipments amid the tariff reprieve. The risk — given that tariffs are still exceptionally high — is that US demand could fall short of added capacity

European ports face several challenges in preparing for a multi-fuel future and must work together to make hydrogen and ammonia possible

Northern Europe’s container ports are still experiencing significant congestion, with carriers adjusting services to avoid the worst-affected locations. Rotterdam, Antwerp and Hamburg continue to experience delays, leading shipping lines including Maersk, CMA CGM and MSC to either revise schedules, extend transit times and reroute services. But shippers can expect delays until the end of the peak season at the very earliest

Greek ports are finally attracting attention for their strategic location, as well as commercial potential

Vessel traffic has partially resumed at Houthi-held Al Salif port, with a new ship arriving on Saturday for the first time since early May