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Containers
Weaker global economic environment pulls on volume growth at Maersk
Higher unit costs from rising oil prices and foreign exchange issues lead Maersk to a $239m loss in the first quarter
Why it’s time to pull maritime safety out of the dark ages
Containers Data Hub
Freight Rates
World Container Index assessed by Drewry
Drewry Shipping Consultants compiles the World Container Index, a composite of freight rates on eight major routes to/from the US, Europe and Asia
Freight Rates
The CTS Global Aggregated Price Index
Independent monthly price index. Information on all lines belonging to World Liner Data
Supply & Demand
Load Factors
Freight-rate forecasts for the coming quarters based on projections of estimated vessel utilisation on the major trade lanes
Trade Volumes
Global Container Trade Volumes
Container Trades Statistics is an independent company that collects and aggregates cargo volumes from container lines that belong to World Liner Data Ltd, and, using sources from Lines’ financial and other information to estimate 100% of the trades
Charter Rates
New ConTex
The Hamburg Shipbrokers Association publishes the New ConTex index of time charter rates for six selected ship types, which are representative of their size categories, based on information provided by 17 independent shipbroker panellists
Fleet Statistics
Carriers Containership Fleets
Alphaliner, the leading industry data provider, produces a constantly updated and consolidated ranking of the largest containership operators as well as global capacity figures
Opinion
An INTTRA for blockchain?
Carriers and shippers are looking for a blockchain solution that does not tie them to an IT supplier or allow a rival to set the standard
Pricier fuel: look on the bright side
Higher bunkering bills are taking a toll on carriers’ bottom line, yet may introduce a few positive factors later, at least from the vessel supply side
Results show dimming prospects for container trade growth
Rising bunker costs, slowing consumer demand and geo-political instability are putting a dampener on container shipping’s hopes for a better year
Slowly does it
Linton Nightingale
Global box growth maintains moderate inclination and China remains the chief driver
Port data
Interactive
The figures behind the rankings. Compare and contrast different ports across multiple years
Containers Magazine
Five Things to Watch: Containers
Recovery ground remains shaky on potential regulatory changes and continued newbuilding orders
Deadlock threatens to undermine Spanish port reforms
The clock is ticking to put reforms into effect, but with unions and port employers at a standstill, the EU could soon be left red-faced
Market insight
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Latest From Charter rates, Freight rates, Between the lines & Containers
Box spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure
No let-up in rate erosion as carriers latest capacity injection takes hold
Charter market sentiment stays strong
Rates head north amid fixture frenzy as carriers rush to secure tonnage needs from a dwindling idle fleet
Ocean freight rates stable on major east-west trades
Spot prices flat as lunar new year holiday period begins, with Asia-Europe prices up slightly compared with 2017 and transpacific prices down by around 15%
Ports and Logistics
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Latest From Ports and Logistics
Container shipping sector shrugs off sanctions
Sanctioned countries’ contribution to container trade growth has been negligible and will have no significant effect on box shipping
European Commission backs simplified port reporting
Commission pushes ahead with a compromise proposal harmonising, but not centralising, reporting formalities in the EU
TBS gets new identity after Mitsubishi, LT Ugland investment
The dry bulk shipping company will continue to be headquartered in Scarsdale, New York, and will add a European presence
More from Containers
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Latest From Containers
Container shipping sector shrugs off sanctions
Sanctioned countries’ contribution to container trade growth has been negligible and will have no significant effect on box shipping
Maersk expects to halt all Iran business
Line to terminate slot purchase agreements and remove Iran as a destination
Pricier fuel: look on the bright side
While the long-term picture remains anyone’s guess, near-future prospects are more optimistic
An INTTRA for blockchain?
Carriers and shippers are looking for a blockchain solution that does not tie them to an IT supplier or allow a rival to set the standard
MPC Container Ships feeders switched to Ahrenkiel and Contchart management
Subdued first-quarter results from Hamburg-based company
Results show dimming prospects for container trade growth
After a year of recovery in 2017, initial results from box carriers indicate that the bright outlook held for 2018 may need to be toned down
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