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Respondents predict increase in port congestion and delayed container journeys as China re-opens in February after years in “Zero covid” lockdown, Container xChange says.

Cargo ships could save fuel with “water train” formation, just like ducklings on a pond.

Macroeconomic forces crimp consumer demand, forcing carriers to compete for business.

Florida firm envisions “freight subway” to rival Panama Canal.

With the Covid-19 shipping boom fading into history, the maritime community faces a new crisis: slumping demand and plummeting rates.

November full imports (-17.4%) and full exports (-12.3%) were down compared to same month last year.

Port of Savannah reports decrease of 6.2% TEUs compared to last year, cuts vessel queue from 30 to 17 container ships.

IAPH says industry should phase out CO2 emissions from shipping by 2050.

Sea, air, and trucking models all predict dropping volumes, say lower shipping costs could make some goods more affordable.