China’s March exports and imports shrink, miss forecasts by big margins
BEIJING : China’s exports contracted sharply in March while imports unexpectedly shrank, undershooting forecasts by big margins, highlighting the stiff task facing policymakers as they try to bolster a shaky economic recovery. The dour
EU tanker import tonne mile demand up 12% as ships avoid Red Sea area : BIMCO
LONDON : “In 2023, sanctions on Russian oil exports by the EU caused a major shift in tanker trades and a 10% increase in average sailing distances for EU tanker imports. Now, attacks on
US container imports remain stable, with several potential global challenges to be seen
NEW YORK : In March, US container import volumes saw marginal growth compared to February, edging up by only 0.4% to reach 2,145,341 TEUs. However, TEU volumes experienced a significant increase of 15.7%, compared
Port of Klaipeda makes history with inaugural ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation
LITHUANIA : The Port of Klaipeda achieved a historic milestone with the successful completion of its first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation. On 9 April, the LNG tanker “Avenir Aspiration” transferred 326 m³ of liquefied
Maersk enhances ME2 service, expanding operations to North Europe
COPENHAGEN : Maersk has unveiled upgrades to its ME2 service, extending its operations to North Europe. The ME2 service, formerly turning in the Mediterranean (Algeciras and Tangiers), is undergoing expansion. This revamped service will
Hapag-Lloyd announces reefer surcharge from India to Arabian Gulf
HAMBURG : German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from India to Arabian Gulf Ports. The surcharge will apply to all sailings starting from 20
CONCOR to gain from dedicated freight corridor, says MOSL
NEW DELHI : Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) will be a key beneficiary of the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), which is likely to result in volume growth driven by a modal shift and enhanced operating
Maersk resumes Panama Canal transit service as rainy season approaches
COPENHAGEN : AP Moller-Maersk will resume Panama Canal transits on an east-west service that was suspended because of low water levels. Panama Canal increases transits again as Red Sea still in crisis. It will