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
Boxship orders favour alternative fuel options
Container shipping lends itself most readily to adopting new fuels. More than two-thirds of newbuildings will be capable of using alternatives to HFO and LSFO
Hamburg Süd to go as Clerc stamps mark on Maersk
Days after announcing the dissolution of the 2M alliance, Maersk is making more major changes. Move will see the removal of two key brands as Clerc seeks to streamline business
2M split driven by strategic differences between Maersk and MSC
Much has changed in the strategic direction of both companies since the 2M alliance was first discussed in 2014. Those differences could no longer be contained under the agreement
Will box shipping’s big break-up bring heartbreak to the sector?
The latest iteration of alliance partnerships emerged during a period of strain. The demise of its largest power couple could cause more drama throughout container shipping
Steimler to step down from NYK
Svein Steimler was a trailblazer in opening up Japanese shipping to European management. He will be replaced by former Stena Rederi chief executive Carl-Johan Hagman
Forwarders urged to understand and address emissions
Forwarders are under pressure to show efforts made to lower their carbon emissions. BIFA hopes to make this easier for its members through a new partnership