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Global port throughput growth slows to 2.8% in 2026 as Middle East disruptions weigh on terminals

David Callanan
October 15, 2026

Container shipping capacity reaches 21.4 million TEU as global trade routes diverge

David Callanan
October 15, 2026

Ethanol as a marine fuel shows promise for existing shipping fleets

David Callanan
October 15, 2026

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Global trade outlook: container throughput shifts across Middle East ports in 2026

Global trade outlook strengthens despite Middle East shipping disruptions

October 15, 2026

The global trade outlook has improved significantly, with world merchandise trade volumes now forecast to grow by 3.9% in 2026, up from an earlier projection of 1.9%. Strong investment in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure is supporting international trade, despite continuing disruptions to maritime transport caused by the Middle East conflict. Shipping markets are experiencing substantial changes as vessels and […]

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Trans-Caspian Corridor: projected 2040 container freight flows and maritime capacity

Trans-Caspian Corridor faces capacity and logistics challenges as freight potential grows

October 15, 2026

The Trans-Caspian Corridor, also known as the Middle Corridor, is emerging as an increasingly important trade route connecting Asia and Europe through Central Asia, the Caspian Sea and the South Caucasus. Its development offers opportunities to diversify international freight routes, strengthen supply chain resilience and expand regional trade, but significant infrastructure and operational constraints continue to limit its potential. The […]

India maritime trade: non-oil cargo handled at major ports, 1990–2050

India maritime trade projected to grow 84% in non-oil cargo by 2050

October 15, 2026

India maritime trade is expected to expand significantly over the coming decades, with non-oil cargo handled at the country’s major ports projected to increase from 593 million tonnes in 2023 to 1.09 billion tonnes by 2050, an 84% rise. This growth will increase pressure on port capacity, cargo-handling infrastructure and maritime energy requirements, reinforcing India’s growing importance in international shipping. […]

container trade: Figure 6: Port of Melbourne container trade

Port of Melbourne container trade grows 14.7% as freight logistics evolve

October 9, 2026

Container trade through the Port of Melbourne increased by 14.7% between 2019 and 2024, reaching 3.4 million TEU, according to a new study examining Victoria’s container logistics network. The report analyses changing import and export patterns, container movements, truck productivity, rail freight and port operations. It highlights the growing concentration of import containers in Melbourne’s western logistics corridors, improvements in […]