Panama Canal
Enhanced Draft and Daily Transits The Panama Canal will boost its daily transits from 32 to 33 starting July 11, with an additional increase to 34 transits by July 22. These adjus
Enhancing Supply Chain Speed:
CMA CGM Introduces Mexico Express Service CMA CGM has announced the launch of a new service linking the Far East with the west coast of Mexico. The Mexico Express (M2X) service wil
New Tariff Measures in US-China Supply Chains
Cargo volumes and supply chain costs for China-US services face potential strains following US President Joe Biden’s announcement of new tariffs on Chinese imports. Biden unveile
Maersk Adopts Rail Solution
Maersk Adopts Rail Solution Amid Panama Canal Drought. In response to the decline in large ship crossings due to the Panama Canal’s low water levels, A.P. MollerMaersk shifts its
Streamlining Panama Canal Operations:
A 50% Reduction in Ship Queues In recent months, a significant transformation in seaborne trades in the western hemisphere has resulted in a remarkable 50% reduction in the queue o
The Rise of Sea-Air Routes
In response to the persistent threat of rebel missile attacks, major container shipping lines are consistently bypassing the Red Sea, leading to a surge in air cargo volumes. Recen
Navigating the Red Sea Crisis
Container lines are grappling with unprecedented challenges as Red Sea diversion disrupt global shipping. The need for additional ships to maintain cargo volume, coupled with heigh
Zero-carbon fuel
Now it is the time for decarbonisation in shipping to set sail. A global carbon levy has failed to gather favour in the past, having first been proposed as a market-based measure.
Sea Freight
In 2021, 179 million TEU was shipped globally with Major Trades accounting for 78% (141 million TEU) of that figure. The mainstream East-West Trades continue to dominate, but North
Expert Tips
Maritime and Ocean Transport is a huge and highly complex industry. It’s estimated that close to 90% of all global trade is carried by sea. And while maritime transportation is t