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U.S. containerized exports through February 2014. Source: PIERS, the Data Division of JOC Group Inc.
US Containerized Exports See Steepest Decline Since 2009
U.S. containerized imports through February 2014. Source: PIERS
PIERS: US Containerized Imports Down in February
South Africa's imports and exports through August 2013; year-over-year change. Source: South African Revenue Service (SARS)
South African Trade Growth Decelerates
North American exports to Latin America. Source: Container Trades Statistics
North American Exports to Latin America Jump

Press Releases

Guangzhou Port (Nansha) acquires 52.51% shares of Zhongshan Port & Shipping Group
Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan
Alliance Shippers Inc. Award Gold In National Survey
Tokema International launches a digital marketing agency for the logistics sector
International Logistics
HAMAG Harbour & Maritime Services Agency in Morocco joins XLProjects
Logistics Providers
Suspension of TBL service to North Mali
CMA CGM
Resumption of CMA CGM TBL service to Bujumbura, Burundi
CMA CGM
Tripartite has secured $4.5m for infrastructure
International Logistics
Creating a framework for African connectivity
International Air Freight
South Africa Dept. of Trade and Industry commits self to increasing exports
Trade Data
Swaziland signs Tripartite FTA, growing area to 16 nations
Trade Data
South African delegation seeking export market arrives in Mozambique
Trade Data

Shipping decarbonization will require $1 trillion investment: analyst

29 Jul 2022
The enormous challenges of transitioning global shipping from fossil fuels to zero-carbon alternatives are coming into view, none more important than aligning private investors and governments to ensure decarbonization targets are met.
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Chaotic ‘spillover’ market reveals value of breakbulk shipping skills
29 Jun 2022
Old-fashioned breakbulk and supply chain skills have served shippers well in the “spillover” market, and some practices may linger after the container market normalizes.
War, market uncertainty stall MPV rate growth: analysts
12 Apr 2022
Although rates could plateau or slide as global stressors impact the MPV market, underlying demand will not soften as the energy transition accelerates.
Hapag-Lloyd adds DAL to expanding Africa footprint
10 Mar 2022
Hapag-Lloyd has acquired Africa specialist carrier as the German container line expands its footprint in a continent the carrier’s CEO believes holds long-term potential.
Loss of AN-225 in Russian attack a blow to Ukraine's Antonov Airlines
02 Mar 2022
While Antonov's smaller AN-124s continue to operate, restoring the behemoth AN-225 will take five years and cost more than $3 billion, according to the Ukrainian government's news outlet.
AAL bucks MPV ordering trend with two new ships
22 Feb 2022
MPV/HL newbuildings expand dship, BBC Chartering fleet as AAL places orders for a total of six new ships.
Suez Canal surcharge adds to Indian shipper pricing woes
21 Jan 2022
With Suez Canal transit tolls rising next month, Indian shippers — already dealing with elevated freight rates — are now seeing new canal-related surcharges on services to North Africa.
Transport groups slam ‘knee-jerk’ government response to Omicron
03 Dec 2021
Uncoordinated state measures imposed in response to the new COVID-19 variant are adding a new round of misery to the already overstretched global supply chain.
Digital bulk, breakbulk marine management startup raises $8.4 million
02 Dec 2021
Low-code digital platform Voyager Portal is focused on reducing complexity and cost in non-containerized global shipping operations.
PIL pulls back from brink of bankruptcy
26 Nov 2021
The highly profitable container market benefited all shipping lines this year, but for Pacific International Lines it has enabled the debt-stricken carrier to pull back from the brink of bankruptcy.
Hapag-Lloyd to focus M&A on terminals: CEO
18 Nov 2021
While its rivals target acquisitions that fit an integrated end-to-end logistics strategy, Hapag-Lloyd has instead focused on expanding its core container shipping network.