The global container shipping market is undergoing a shift with demand increasingly driven by trade routes outside of the U.S. In its Container Shipping Market Overview for September 2025, international shipping association BIMCO highlighted this trend through insights shared by Chief Shipping Analyst Niels Rasmussen. In the video presentation, Rasmussen projected that global cargo volumes
According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), global shipping, which moves over 80% of the world’s merchandise trade, is being reshaped by geopolitical tensions, environmental mandates, and shifting trade policies. UNCTAD reported that, according to its recent Review of Maritime Transport 2025, seaborne trade volumes are expected to only grow by
For freight forwarders, the biggest risk when it comes to hazardous cargo shipping is not always in the packaging itself. It is not just leaking drums, unstable chemicals, or poorly packed batteries that create problems. More often, the trouble starts on paper. Documentation errors are the single most common cause of compliance failures in dangerous
The World Bank Group said in a press release that global port performance continues to vary widely across regions. Citing the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), the World Bank Group noted a decline in port performance between 2020 and 2024 and listed the Red Sea crisis, operational constraints at the Panama Canal, and pandemic-related aftershocks
A recent article from The Loadstar reported that the Asia-North Europe and Asia-Mediterranean routes currently lack around 500,000 TEUs of capacity. Nonetheless, spot ocean freight rates between the Far East and Europe continue to be under pressure. The vessel shortage is not affecting all alliances equally. The Loadstar article highlighted that the Ocean Alliance appears
With new U.S. port fees targeting Chinese-built and Chinese-owned vessels set to take effect on October 14, carriers are adjusting their networks to reduce financial exposure and maintain service continuity. American Shipper reports that several major container lines such as Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, and Yang Ming, are already withdrawing China-built vessels from U.S.-bound services ahead
Insights from Thomas Hogan, Haz Mat Team Leader, Shipco USA Hazardous cargo is one of the most tightly regulated areas of logistics. The risks are real: chemicals, batteries, and other sensitive goods can react under certain conditions, posing dangers to people, property, and the environment. For Shipco, the focus is clear: compliance and education are
As splash247 reported, Sea-Intelligence data has revealed that empty containers account for 41% of global container transport in July, up from 31% recorded in 2019. The trend of increasing empty container movements has been steady over the past five years, with only a slight drop in 2022. According to The Loadstar, Sea-Intelligence data indicated that imbalanced
As ShippingWatch reported, Maersk has increased its regional capacity in Asia by 52% over the past year. The data, published by Alphaliner, equates the growth to approximately 100,000 TEUs. This expansion places Maersk just behind China’s state-owned COSCO, currently the top carrier in the region. A key driver of this growth is the launch of
The 2025 reshuffling of global carrier alliances has reshaped port performances for Europe’s major container ports. A recent analysis by Sea-Intelligence highlighted how these strategic realignments are influencing throughput, vessel deployment, and port competitiveness. As reported by splash247, Hamburg has emerged as the biggest winner, with a 9.3% increase in container volumes in the first