Marcura, CFARER partner to digitise fleet procurement
Marcura and CFARER have announced a strategic partnership linking e-commerce procurement with technical operations for fleets worldwide. As part of the agreement, ShipServ becomes the recommended e-commerce platform for Ship...
Far East freight rates skyrocket amid capacity crunch
Average spot rates rose sharply across key Far East trades last week as carriers actively curbed capacity in the run-up to 2026 contract negotiations, according to Xeneta. As of 6...
Spot rates surge across Far East trade lanes
Spot rates on key trade lanes out of the Far East rose sharply in mid-October and have largely held their ground over the past week, following a steady decline since...
US shipbuilders face major setbacks from policy reversals
The rollback of offshore wind policies under President Trump has caused significant disruption to the US shipbuilding and port sectors, with more than $679 million in anticipated federal funding lost....
Gulftainer expands multimodal logistics in Sharjah
Gulftainer, a UAE-based operator of logistics and port services, is expanding its role in Sharjah’s development as a regional multimodal logistics centre. The company manages port terminals, inland transport networks,...
Global container trade has outperformed earlier expectations in 2025, with stronger-than-anticipated resilience on the demand side, according to new analysis by Maritime Strategies International (MSI). The firm’s Q3 Market Report,...
GCMD drives biofuel transparency with tracer success
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has published results from the world’s first field validation of tracer technologies in marine biofuel supply chains. Conducted across key bunkering hubs including...
Adani powers Kochi logistics park with smart tech solutions
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) has initiated the development of a new logistics park in Kalamassery, Kochi, under the ‘Invest in Kerala’ initiative. The facility, spanning 70...
Shipping spot rates drop as demand remains weak
Global container spot rates remain under pressure as shipping lines struggle to offset weak demand and excess capacity. According to Xeneta’s latest market update on 7 August, average rates on...
Maritime Information Services officially launches
Maritime Information Services (MIS) has officially launched as a global media platform delivering daily editorial coverage and trusted insight across the international shipping and logistics sector. Built on the 30-year...
CMA CGM, NIKE launch fully electric river barge in Vietnam
CMA CGM has announced the launch of Vietnam’s first fully electric container barge, marking a significant step in the decarbonisation of river transport in Southeast Asia. The initiative is supported...
Tailwind expands intra-Asia service
Tailwind Shipping Lines has announced the expansion of its Tiger Express Service (TEX), enhancing its intra-Asia sea-freight offering. Effective from 17 June 2025, the TEX route will be extended to...
