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
Green rules must be more than a tax on shipping, says Toft
As the operator of the world’s largest fleet of containerships, MSC has invested heavily in new and secondhand tonnage. But new rules on carbon emissions are creating a difficult reality to navigate
MSC’s Toft says 2M alliance is safe for now
The 2M alliance between Maersk and MSC still has two years to run. Even with a larger fleet, it still serves a purpose for MSC
Ports warn of risks from Europe’s emission scheme
Cargo lost to transhipment hubs could be lost for good. European Union regulations must ensure diversions do not disadvantage EU terminals
Boxship supply growth must be curtailed to improve outlook
Capacity growth will outpace demand growth for the next two years at least. Economic headwinds will continue to put pressure on freight and charter rates, and asset values
Unctad calls for greater supply chain resilience
Pandemic-induced disruptions of the past two years are easing. But changes still need to be made to prevent a reoccurrence and to protect developing nations
Box lines face hard landing as rates continue slide
Slack demand and easing congestion have pricked the bubble of container spot rates. With costs rising and new capacity coming into the market, lines will struggle to find a floor