Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US were mixed this week as import demand remains soft, capacity ample, but some rate hikes have gained traction. Rates from supply chain advisor Drewry edged higher this week, as shown in the following...

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During their General Assembly meeting held in Brussels on December 4th, 2025, FEPORT members discussed the topic of the EU Maritime Industrial and Ports Strategies in presence of their guest Ms Fotini Iouannidou, Director of Waterborne at DG MOVE. The exchanges were a...

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A sustainable future only takes shape when words are put into action. With that conviction, Steffen Bauer, CEO of the HGK Group, recently signed a cooperation agreement with the Port of Rotterdam Authority. For Steffen Bauer, sustainability is a personal mission. ‘I...

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Africa at a crossroads The commissioning of phases 1 and 2 of the expanded MPS Terminal in Tema, Ghana, marks more than the completion of a major infrastructure project. It signals how African economies can strengthen their position in global trade and compete...

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The decision on a levy on carbon emissions from shipping, proposed by the UN’s International Maritime Organization, has been delayed until 2026. But is the industry ready for a decarbonised future? Shipping plays a key role in our economy, with almost 50% of goods...

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The maritime industry’s path forward demands continuous intelligence, flexible contracting, and recognition that regional ceasefires don’t guarantee unified de-escalation across Middle Eastern waters. Saleem Khan, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Pole Star Global...

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