The slowdown in container shipping has been marked by lower freight rates and better reliability. But it comes at the cost of uncertainty over future demand, making forecasting difficult

Germany and France have both seen workers down tools. Shipping schedules remain unaffected but hinterland networks are at risk of delays

The US National Retail Federation is leading a group of trade associations urging the White House to offer mediation. It wants a guarantee parties will continue to negotiate and an end to work interruptions

Terminal volumes are set to reduce as demand falls back. But there are still reasons to be optimistic about the outlook for the box handling sector

Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal expects to have two berths open by 2025. Development will allow for deepsea vessel calls on main lane trades

Concept allows shipowners or charterers to pay for alternative fuels without having to physically refuel at ports with available supply

Carriers built up their equipment fleets to meet shortages during the pandemic. But as demand falls, empties are piling up in Europe’s yards and terminals

The tender will give a chance for Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Co to gain the control over the facility and better consolidate its terminal resources

Russian state-owned general cargoship was initially blocked from entering Bangladesh’s ports because of US sanctions

‘The commitment by DFDS and our partner ports is an important step toward decarbonising cross-Channel transportation,’ says chief executive 

Unctad expects growth to be ‘stagnant’ in first quarter. Outlook for second half of the year is more positive

Shippers face tough decisions over whether to lock in contract rates that are higher than spot rates. But holding off could lead to higher prices later in the year if carrier capacity management take effect