Geopolitics

Iran approves Toll on the Strait of Hormuz.. But does it have the right to..??

The Strait of Hormuz has always been in the background of every conversation about global energy security.. Most people in shipping and freight know...

The political narrative around “foreign-owned shipping lines”

When someone buys a smartphone in South Africa, Germany, or Brazil, nobody refers to it as a “foreign-owned phone”.. It is simply a product...

Maritime Action Plan proposes fees on 99% of ships calling US – You could bear the cost

The US Maritime Action Plan proposes a fee on virtually every commercial ship entering American ports.. With US-built vessels accounting for less than 1%...

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Call to all seafarers – we want to know how technology is impacting your work

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2.9 million TEUs in 90 days.. Port of Los Angeles makes history

The Port of Los Angeles has just completed its...

Breakbulk Cargo Chartering: The Cheapest Freight Can Become the Most Expensive Decision

When a cargo owner needs to move breakbulk cargo,...

Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) adds some bulk to its network with BIMCO

The Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has added some...

How carriers manage and use blank sailings

Drewry recorded 47 expected blank sailings from 729 scheduled...