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(11 articles)Container Shipping Orderbook Hits 16-Year Peak as Carriers Order Giant Vessels
The container shipping industry is experiencing unprecedented ordering activity, with the orderbook reaching 16.2 million teu (46.5% of the active fleet), the highest level since 2009. Led by major ca
How Centuries of Logistics Infrastructure Built Modern Supply Chains
This article provides a historical perspective on how American logistics infrastructure evolved from coastal ports and river systems through canals, transcontinental railways, interstate highways, and
Maersk and CIMC Wetrans Form China Joint Venture
Maersk, the world's leading container shipping line, has announced a strategic joint venture with CIMC Wetrans, a major Chinese container equipment and logistics operator. This partnership represents
India's Dedicated Freight Corridor Struggles With Last-Mile Connectivity
India's Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) system, designed to streamline rail-based freight movement across the country, is encountering significant challenges in the final leg of cargo distribution. W
Hapag-Lloyd Secures 25% Stake in Rotterdam Terminal
Hapag-Lloyd's acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals' Maasvlakte II terminal in Rotterdam represents a strategic consolidation move within European container shipping infrastructure. This investm
Maersk & Viaservice Expand Digital Container Financing in Kenya
Maersk and Viaservice have announced an expansion of their digital container financing platform into Kenya, signaling growing fintech integration within ocean freight logistics. This partnership addre
Steel Producer Cuts Transport Costs with Collapsible Containers
A steel manufacturer has deployed collapsible containers to improve transportation efficiency and reduce operational costs. This initiative addresses a persistent challenge in logistics: empty contain
Global Shipping Container Industry Experiences Significant Boom
The global shipping container industry is experiencing robust growth driven by surging international trade volumes, e-commerce expansion, and increased demand for containerized logistics solutions. Th
LCL Freight Forwarding Market Set to Grow Through 2035
This market outlook report projects the Less-than Container Load (LCL) freight forwarding segment through 2035, providing strategic visibility into a critical logistics subsector. LCL services remain
NSFT Launches Double-Stack Rail Service from ICD Tumb
NSFT has successfully received its inaugural double-stack container train service originating from ICD Tumb, marking a significant expansion of rail-based freight capacity in India's inland logistics
Gemini's Year-Long Impact on Box Shipping Markets Analyzed
One year after Gemini's market entry or significant operational changes, the shipping industry is reassessing container box dynamics and their ripple effects across global logistics networks. The anal