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Shipping & Ports

Tracks ocean shipping, port expansion, vessel schedules, terminal congestion and policy shifts that reshape global trade lanes.

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Ocean freight capacity, port operations and route reliability.
Cadence
Priority updates when schedules, terminals or maritime policy change.
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Shipping & Ports
Shipping & Ports

Reshaping the Global Logistics Network: An Analysis of the Profound Impact of IMO Decarbonization Regulations on Ports, Trade Corridors, and Multimodal Transport

In-depth analysis of how the Net Zero Framework (NZF) reshapes the global logistics landscape. This article analyzes its operational impact on key regions such as the Asia-Pacific and Europe, and its strategies for building long-term supply chain resilience from the perspectives of port throughput, trade corridors, multimodal transport efficiency, and the application of logistics technology.

Alistair Vance6 min read
Shipping & Ports

Port Connectivity Index Reveals Crisis Drives Reshaping of Global Trade Patterns

According to the Port Liner Connectivity Index jointly released by UNCTAD and MDS Transmodal, events such as the Red Sea crisis have profoundly changed the global trade landscape, significantly improving the connectivity of hub ports in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.

Alistair Vance2 min read
Shipping & Ports

37th Logistics Status Report: Peak Season Arrives Amid Maritime Turmoil

In 2026, the shipping market enters its peak season under the ongoing influence of the Red Sea crisis and the Iran conflict. Shipping companies' profit margins decline, congestion at Asian and Indian ports worsens, spot freight rates climb, and supply chain pressures remain unabated.

Marcus Sterling4 min read
Shipping & Ports

Political uncertainty forces the shipping industry into resilience mode.

A report by the International Chamber of Shipping shows that geopolitical risks have been the biggest operational risk for the shipping industry for four consecutive years, driving the industry to shift towards resilience strategies.

Alistair Vance2 min read