Vessel queues into Yantian may have reduced over the past week at the port’s main anchorage but are still significant, while ships looking to avoid the disruption continue to build up at neighbouring facilities. Elsewhere, new figures show that global box demand eased through April, yet shippers are warned to expect equipment shortages and delays to prolong through to 2022

Landmark court ruling sees Anglo-Dutch energy Shell major faced with prospect of cutting carbon emissions by some 45% by 2030, as a surge in VLCC orders puts newbuilding tanker activity nearly 50% above this time last year

Lloyd’s List’s analysis of shipping’s sustainability and ESG reports shows decarbonisation but an alarming lack of clarity from owners on meeting future emission targets; how the lifting of Iranian sanctions will do little to lift the burden of compliance risk; uncertainty surrounding a potential recovery in product tanker rates