5 things you need to consider before shipping containers for the first time

Embarking on your first container shipping endeavor can be both exciting and daunting. To ensure a smooth and successful experience, it’s crucial to address several key considerations before sending your […]

ZIM reports US$2.7 billion annual net loss amidst financial downturn

Israeli ocean carrier ZIM announced its results for the previous year, following the trend observed across major container lines, according to which the companies’ financial figures in 2023 are significantly […]

Agricultural exports aim for a new record in 2024

Although it has only been the first 2 months of 2024, the prices of agricultural products on the world market have increased simultaneously. Vietnam’s total agricultural export turnover also recorded […]

Seafood exports surge in several markets

In January 2024, seafood exports to several primary markets experienced remarkable growth, with one market seeing a threefold increase. Exports to China have tripled As orders rebound, numerous enterprises have […]

How Japan is creating a sustainable and resilient future for the logistics industry

As the economy continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, various challenges are coming to light. Among them, the “2024 problem” looming over Japan’s logistics industry stands out as an […]

Ocean rates continue to ease post-Lunar New Year: Freightos analysis

Hostilities in the Red Sea intensified last week, and included the first seafarer casualties. But with most container traffic already avoiding the Suez Canal, demand easing as the market enters […]

Japan’s major ports report over 1.1 million TEUs in December 2023

In the last month of the previous year, Japan’s six major ports collectively handled 1.17 million TEUs, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.5% compared to the same month of 2022. […]

CMA CGM introduces new local port charges in Indonesia

French shipping line CMA CGM has announced new local port charges in Indonesia, set to take effect from 15 March 2024 (date of loading in the origin ports) until further […]

MSC consolidates pole position with largest Asia-Europe share

MSC accounted for half of the capacity growth in the Asia-Europe lanes that resulted from the diversion to the Cape of Good Hope due to the Red Sea crisis. According […]

Asian ports eye Gemini Cooperation potential impact

Key Asian ports that have been ostensibly excluded from Gemini Cooperation are monitoring the potential impact once the Maersk-Hapag-Lloyd tie-up starts in 2025. Taiwan’s main container port, Kaohsiung, is not […]

PSA Singapore container throughput performance for 2023

PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA) enjoyed a record-breaking year as it handled container volumes amounting to 94.8 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) across its port terminals around the world for […]

Port of Melbourne handles nearly 270,000 TEUs in January

The Port of Melbourne reported an increase in total container throughput for January 2024 compared to the same month last year, totalling 269,044 TEUs. Full container imports (excluding Bass Strait) […]

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