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Illegal transshipment has emerged as another front in the US–China trade confrontation, with US authorities increasing scrutiny of goods potentially routed through third countries to circumvent tariffs. This report maps the ports, free zones, bonded warehouses and logistics corridors identified as potential gateways for China-linked goods entering the US market, while drawing on government and private-sector estimates to assess the possible […]
The European container market still looks tight and unpredictable, but some of that tightness has been created by diversions, capacity management and an early, front-loaded peak season — and the underlying demand picture may be softer than it appears. Freight rates peaked in early July before easing as bookings weakened, suggesting part of the seasonal surge was pulled forward rather than driven […]
Ship emissions regulations can fundamentally alter the economics of operating and retrofitting existing vessels. This technical study compares three approaches to ECA sulphur compliance — low-sulphur marine fuel, exhaust gas scrubbers and conversion to LNG — assessing their technical feasibility, investment requirements and payback periods using an existing tanker as the reference vessel. For the reference tanker, which spends only 13% […]
Freight trends are examined through the lens of Michigan in this wide-ranging transportation study, but much of the analysis has broader relevance for shipping and logistics. The report brings together data and analysis on supply-chain restructuring, changing trade flows, nearshoring, ports and intermodal transport, e-commerce, freight technology, rail and alternative fuels. The report shows how resilience, regionalisation and digitalisation are […]
The container freight market remains tight despite continued fleet growth, as strong Asian export demand, worsening port congestion and prolonged shipping diversions constrain effective capacity. Freight rates remain elevated as the summer peak season continues, while geopolitical disruption and carrier capacity discipline add further pressure across major trade lanes. Nominal fleet capacity is forecast to grow by around 4% in 2026, but […]
Economic impact of ports is becoming increasingly significant as major gateways expand their contribution to national economies through trade, logistics, investment, employment and public finances, with the Port of Gdańsk providing a strong example of this trend. Its activities generated PLN 20.5 billion in value added and supported 83,714 jobs across Poland. The port handled 77.4 million tonnes of cargo in […]
Container shipping competition is facing renewed scrutiny amid concerns that growing market concentration, extensive carrier cooperation and limited regulatory oversight are reducing competition, increasing supply chain risks and weakening resilience for shippers. Six major foreign carriers now control nearly 80% of global capacity, while alliances coordinate services across key trade lanes. The report argues that the present market structure gives dominant […]
Maritime fuels are expected to require more effective policy incentives to support the shift towards low-emissions alternatives, with reward schemes needing to encourage both immediate emissions reductions and the development of scalable future fuel pathways. The analysis sets out five design choices that will shape how support is distributed: eligibility rules, emissions-abatement benchmarks, multipliers, differentiated reward rates and allocation instruments. Harmonised […]
Maritime efficiency is becoming increasingly important as East Asia and the Pacific seeks to modernise ports, renew shipping fleets and accelerate the transition to alternative marine fuels while strengthening trade, competitiveness and supply chain resilience. Coordinated investment, regulation and workforce development will help deliver safer, cleaner and more reliable maritime services. Delivering this transformation will require coordinated action across ports, vessels […]