<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The undeniably grim outlook for global container lines in 2017 nevertheless could brighten.</p></div>

The undeniably grim outlook for global container lines in 2017 nevertheless could brighten.

<div><p>Container lines must continue to wring efficiencies out of their operations.</p><p>The undeniably grim outlook for global container lines in 2017 ould brighten if carriers focus on cost cutting, pursue mergers, continue shrinking carrier fleets, and use digitalization to more accurately...

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd alliance would send ad-hoc sailings through the canal during the rest of 2026 as part of an operational risk assessment, and roll out regular Suez transits on the trade lane from January 2027. </p></div>

The Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd alliance would send ad-hoc sailings through the canal during the rest of 2026 as part of an operational risk assessment, and roll out regular Suez transits on the trade lane from January 2027.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The short-sea shipping specialist said its new service connecting Guatemala and Honduras with Houston will begin in September.</p></div>

The short-sea shipping specialist said its new service connecting Guatemala and Honduras with Houston will begin in September.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Hong Kong conglomerate said this case is separate from the contract rights arbitration launched by its Panama Port subsidiary in February following the loss of the concession and seizure of the two terminals. </p></div>

The Hong Kong conglomerate said this case is separate from the contract rights arbitration launched by its Panama Port subsidiary in February following the loss of the concession and seizure of the two terminals.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A recent economic report suggested that breakbulk and project cargo can create opportunities in the state that don’t require it to “chase the container scale” of Norfolk, Charleston, or Savannah. </p></div>

A recent economic report suggested that breakbulk and project cargo can create opportunities in the state that don’t require it to “chase the container scale” of Norfolk, Charleston, or Savannah.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>GG Trailers’ move to exit the US market follows the International Trade Commission’s June decision to impose a 77% countervailing duty on chassis imported through Mexico.</p></div>

GG Trailers’ move to exit the US market follows the International Trade Commission’s June decision to impose a 77% countervailing duty on chassis imported through Mexico.

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