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The contribution and importance of the people at the centre of shipping cannot be ignored and will be essential for the global recovery and renewal as […]

Even when seaborne container trade returns to ‘normal’ after the pandemic, supply chain disruption is likely to last for up to six months. by Paul Bartlett […]

The supply chain crisis was caused by backlogs across major supply chain hubs. It will almost certainly continue into 2022, negatively affecting trade and reshaping trade […]

The humble sail has evolved into a truly green technology for a sustainable maritime industry by Penny Thomas Shipping’s decarbonisation drive has seen the industry look […]

Container terminal congestion is getting worse as the industry moves into 2022 warn analysts Sea-Intelligence. What were described as “seemingly interminable queues around the world” have […]

Supply chain problems have a knock-on financial effect known as trade credit contagion. This is where firms delay payments to suppliers because their customers delay payments […]

Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has knocked Maersk from the top slot of the world’s largest container line, according to analyst Alphaliner. Latest figures from Alphaliner show […]

With sky high rates, space and equipment issues and other unexpected events, we are about to close out 2021 which will go down in the history […]

As the industry works to curb its environmental impact and reduce emissions, many companies are investing in the use of alternative, ‘green’ fuels. Although boasting green […]

The Covid-19 pandemic caused a dramatic stir in the shipping industry when it came to container availability, leaving many companies unable to ship products and others […]