2025 will be 'quite a ride' – but logistics will 'again prove its value ...
Dec 4, 2024 · With tariff-induced transport shifts set to cause supply chain complexity, 2025 “is going to be a year where logistics again proves its value”, according to Niall van de Wouw, chief airfreight officer at Xeneta.
Wan Hai and Cosco step up box ship 'arms race' with more …
Oct 28, 2024 · Taiwan’s Wan Hai Lines has returned to South Korea for more newbuilding containerships, as it expands its international network. On Friday, the 11 th largest liner operator announced orders for eight 16,000 teu methanol dual-fuelled containerships, split between Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries and Samsung Heavy Industries, for a total of $1.6bn. . Deliveries are expected in 2027 an
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Cape of Good Hope detours look set to continue until 'August, at least' The impending network changes made by the big container lines look set to ensure continuation of services around the Cape of Good Hope until the latter half of 2025.
News in Brief Podcast | Week 48 | Port ‘musical chairs’, rates and …
Nov 25, 2024 · In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps last week’s supply chain news and offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week.. Ms Goldstone is joined by The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane, who explains how MSC did a u-turn on its decision to abandon cargo after mass complaints from forwarders.
CMA CGM signs 'ambitious' port and logistics partnership with …
Dec 4, 2024 · Saudi Vision 2030 aims to achieve increased diversification economically, socially and culturally by 2030. The “vision” is designed to unfold in stages, each lasting five years and building on the last. The first phase “set the foundation” with “structural and comprehensive reforms in the public sector, the economy, and society”.
New strings attached - shipping shapes up for 2025 with Premier ...
Sep 9, 2024 · The structure of the global container shipping alliance next year is set for a further shake-up after MSC unveiled its new standalone east-west service network and revealed it has concluded a vessel-sharing agreement (VSA) with THE …
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5 days ago · Carriers plan for new US east coast port strike as contract deadline looms Negotiations between the dock workers’ International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and port employers the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) now have a very short window to produce a new master contract ...
Feeder operators targeting perishables are 'cashing in' on Red Sea ...
Dec 3, 2024 · Indian stakeholders are “cherry picking” connections operating via the Red Sea, instead of vessels detouring around the Cape of Good Hope
Typhoon Kong-ray creates congestion at Shanghai, Ningbo and …
Nov 5, 2024 · Dwelling time stands at five days for transhipments, and six days for exports. Shanghai and Ningbo temporarily halted some operations on Friday in anticipation of Kong-Rey, and EconDB data shows delays stand at 82% and 85%, respectively, with 195 and 116 boxships due over the next week.
Yangpu Newnew China-Russia services dominate NSR box trades
Dec 11, 2024 · Cargo from China included auto parts, construction equipment and materials, passenger cars, clothing, footwear and chemical products. From Arkhangelsk to China, containers were loaded with lumber, pulp, polyethylene and cardboard.