James Baker
Container Shipping Editor
James has been working as a business journalist for more than 25 years in his native New Zealand and the UK which he now calls home.
He is currently Container Shipping Editor for Lloyd’s List, covering container carriers, terminals, shippers and regulation, having been a specialist reporter and editor for Informa during the past two decades.
Outside of containerships, James also has an interest in smaller vessels, and is a member of the Wafi Yacht Club.
Latest From James Baker
Maersk remains cautious on capacity outlook
Capacity shortages and strong demand have propped up freight rates and will do so for another quarter. But beyond that, the looming threat of overcapacity remains, even if the Red Sea crisis continues
Maersk lifts outlook on Red Sea disruption
Higher demand and freight rates have led Maersk to raise the lower end of its guidance for the full year. But overcapacity remains a concern, despite increasing volumes
Containership capacity in balance despite high newbuilding levels
Container lines faced two years of overcapacity as deliveries swamped the market. But diversions around Africa have proved the need for buffer capacity in the market
Red Sea closure a mixed bag for Africa
Higher costs and closed trade lanes are hitting African countries hard. But there are opportunities for the continent to benefit in the longer term
MPC Container Ships splits top job
MPC Container Ships’ Baack is to replace Ulf Holländer in the top role at the company’s largest investor. His role will now be shared with chief financial officer Moritz Fuhrman
Transpacific contract rates win lift from higher spot market
Spot rates may have fallen back from the peaks, but carriers have prevented them falling below Red Sea-crisis levels. That has helped them secure higher rates in this year’s transpacific contract negotiations