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Trade Policy & Tariffs
ModerateOct 5, 2026

Malaysian Ports Face Infrastructure Gaps Amid Rising Intra-Asia Trade

Malaysian ports are struggling to keep pace with the rapid growth of intra-Asia trade, creating potential bottlenecks in a critical regional logistics corridor. The article highlights infrastructure l

The Loadstar#malaysian-ports#port-infrastructure#intra-asia-trade
Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 22, 2026

Bangkokmax Charter Rates Spike 18% as Vessel Supply Tightens

Bangkokmax-class vessels (1,600–1,900 teu), the workhorse of intra-Asia feeder services, are experiencing a sharp 18% rate increase over the past year, with daily rates now hovering near $32,000. This

The Loadstar#bangkokmax-rates#charter-rates-surge#vessel-shortage
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactSep 17, 2026

Maersk Overtakes COSCO as Leading Intra-Asian Container Operator

Maersk has reclaimed market leadership in intra-Asian container traffic, displacing COSCO from the top position. This leadership shift reflects changing dynamics in one of the world's most critical tr

El Estrecho Digital#maersk#cosco#container-shipping
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 20, 2026

Malaysia's ports face capacity crunch amid surging intra-Asia trade

Malaysia's port sector faces mounting pressure to accelerate infrastructure investment as intra-Asia trade continues to expand despite macroeconomic headwinds. Speaking at the Logistics Symposium 2026

The Loadstar#port-infrastructure#intra-asia-trade#capacity-expansion
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 16, 2026

H1 2026 Container Shipping: 8.9% Far East Export Surge Signals

Container Trades Statistics and The Loadstar have released comprehensive H1 2026 data revealing significant momentum in global container shipping, particularly driven by an 8.9% surge in Far East expo

The Loadstar#container-shipping#market-analysis#far-east-exports