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(12 articles)ADB Launches Ports & Shipping Report for CAREC Region
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is undertaking a comprehensive assessment of ports, shipping, and logistics capabilities across the CAREC region, which encompasses 11 Central Asian and South Asian me
Pinglu Canal Opens: China's Game-Changing Route to SE Asia
China's Pinglu Canal represents a structural shift in regional logistics architecture, directly connecting Guangxi's landlocked interior to maritime trade routes via Beibu Gulf. Opening on September 1
Kaleris Bridges Carrier-Terminal Gap with Collaboration Platform
Kaleris, a supply chain software provider, is introducing a platform designed to enhance collaboration between ocean carriers and port terminals. This initiative addresses a longstanding operational c
Port Capacity Now Critical: Why Terminal Control Beats Ship Size
The maritime freight market is undergoing a fundamental shift in competitive advantage, with terminal and inland logistics capacity emerging as more strategically valuable than vessel ownership. AD Po
Cosco Returns to Red Sea Despite Houthi Threats
Cosco has announced the resumption of Red Sea sailings on Far East-Red Sea rotation services, marking a significant shift in carrier behavior following months of disruption caused by Houthi attacks on
Maersk Updates USD Bank Account Details for Ocean Shipments
Maersk has announced an update to its USD bank account details for ocean freight customers, requiring shippers to modify their payment routing information. This administrative change reflects standard
Top Container Leasing Companies 2026: Fleet Rankings by TEU Capacity
The container leasing market remains a critical enabler of global oceanborne trade, with fleet capacity rankings providing essential intelligence for shippers and logistics operators planning their tr
APBA Grants Waste Collection License for Strait of Gibraltar
The Autoridad Portuaria Bahía de Algeciras (APBA) has granted Servicios Generales del Estrecho an operational license to collect and manage Marpol waste at the Port of Algeciras. This development refl
Asia Maritime Piracy Drops 64% in H1 2026, Boosting Trade Security
The maritime security landscape across Asia has undergone a dramatic transformation in the first half of 2026, with armed robbery incidents plummeting 64% compared to the same period last year. ReCAAP
Global Port Operational Updates & Changes Affecting Shipping Routes
Kuehne+Nagel has published a comprehensive roundup of operational updates affecting ports globally, providing supply chain professionals with critical intelligence on current port conditions and capac
India Boosts Domestic Steel Container Output to Cut China Reliance
India is accelerating domestic production of steel shipping containers as part of a broader strategy to reduce import dependence on China and build supply chain self-sufficiency. This policy shift ref
Container Shortage Triggers Supply Chain Crisis: Inside the Logistics Breakdown
The article reveals systemic pressures within global supply chains where basic operational requirements—such as securing adequate shipping containers—have become unexpectedly difficult. This reflects