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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

European port hubs see Q1 boost, but Suez challenges linger

29 Apr 2021
The first quarter was a good one for Rotterdam and Antwerp, but with terminals fully stretched as the ports face operational challenges in the weeks ahead.
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North Europe ports face four weeks of ‘critical’ delays: Hapag-Lloyd
08 Apr 2021
The impact of the Suez Canal closure on Asia-Europe container supply chains is becoming clearer, with Hapag-Lloyd's CEO providing a grim short-term outlook.
Suez closure could slash Maersk capacity by 30 percent
30 Mar 2021
The long-term impact of the Suez Canal blockage on the Asia-Europe supply chain has tempered relief that the vital waterway has finally reopened and traffic is flowing again.
With Ever Given freed, Suez backlog to clear through week: carriers
29 Mar 2021
Salvors reported that Suez Canal transits can resume after the Ever Given has been successfully dislodged and is towed away for inspection.
Suez disruption ripples to be felt for months: carriers
27 Mar 2021
The impact on the container shipping supply chain of the Suez Canal blockage will extend well beyond the refloating of the Ever Given.
Hapag-Lloyd grows African presence with NileDutch acquisition
17 Mar 2021
The addition of NileDutch to the Hapag-Lloyd network adds significant capacity in an expanding market.
Toepfer’s March multipurpose forecast rebounds on demand signals
02 Mar 2021
Container market woes and a booming bulk market are cutting competition and boosting freight rates for the multipurpose/heavy-lift sector.
TPM21: Good data quality key to freight procurement, allocation
26 Feb 2021
One TPM21 panel speaker said it is rare that he comes across companies with good data quality even though he considers that a basic necessity, particularly when it comes to negotiating with carriers
US auto imports expected to continue rebound after late 2020 recovery
02 Feb 2021
A microprocessor chip shortage and new COVID-19 spread could slow recovery by hampering vehicle production.
Fagioli spots green shoots in oil and gas sector
01 Feb 2021
New contracts firm up heavy transport and heavy lift firm Fagioli’s 2021 outlook despite the pandemic-driven industry-wide downturn of 2020.
World Bank, IAPH urge rapid maritime digitization
21 Jan 2021
The World Bank and International Association of Ports and Harbors are urging ports and maritime ecosystems to quickly find public and private solutions to digitize operations and build data-sharing initiatives to bolster trade growth.