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Digital integration is helping improve container terminal efficiency by reducing truck and container round-trip times. The analysis shows meaningful gains when systems between shippers, truckers and terminals are connected, allowing more predictable flows and fewer bottlenecks. The results highlight how operational data sharing can materially enhance terminal performance. The report examines how digital integration across Japan’s port community systems affects […]
The latest Global Trade Update shows global trade still expanding, with 2025 flows set to exceed $35 trillion, around 7% above 2024. Growth is driven mainly by developing economies, especially East Asia, Africa and South–South trade, with manufacturing and electronics outperforming weaker energy-related trade. But prospects for 2026 are softer as slower economic growth, rising trade costs and geopolitical tensions […]
Shipping decarbonisation will significantly increase operating costs, but early compliance reduces the long-term burden. The analysis shows that delaying action leaves operators exposed to much higher IMO and EU compliance costs by 2040, especially on long-haul routes. Even under ambitious pathways, the added cost per container remains modest at the consumer level. The report evaluates the long-term cost implications of […]
Maritime emissions have climbed since 2019, but growth varies widely by ship type. Container ships and cruise vessels show the strongest increases, while tankers and bulk carriers are rising more moderately as global activity normalises. The pattern highlights how operational practices and regional demand shape the trajectory of maritime emissions across segments. The report shows that maritime emissions have increased […]
Methanol as a marine fuel is expanding rapidly across multiple ship types, with the largest uptake expected in container vessels by 2030. The analysis shows that methanol-ready capacity is highly concentrated in larger containership classes, while other segments adopt it at a slower pace. The trend reflects growing regulatory pressure and the search for scalable low-emission fuel options. The report […]
This Asia-Pacific focused presentation maps how global and regional maritime trade are evolving as growth slows and supply chains reconfigure. It notes that maritime transport still carries around 79% of world trade by volume, with the Asia-Pacific region handling roughly 54% of all seaborne cargo and the top ten countries accounting for nearly 87% of the region’s throughput, underlining strong […]
Global ports are entering a new phase where digital transformation is becoming the main driver of port efficiency. Emerging data standards, automation and real-time operational visibility promise substantial gains in productivity, asset utilisation and service reliability. But without interoperable systems and industry-wide collaboration, many ports risk falling behind more digitally advanced competitors. The report argues that port operations are reaching the […]
The latest rankings of the world’s major container ports reaffirm the continued dominance of Asia’s leading transshipment and gateway hubs. Singapore, Shanghai, Busan and Ningbo-Zhoushan remain firmly at the top across measures such as transshipment volumes, vessel calls and ultra-large container vessel arrivals. The results highlight a largely stable competitive landscape, with established ports consolidating their positions rather than experiencing major shifts. […]
Tightening IMO and EU climate regulations are pushing owners to prioritise ship retrofits as a key pathway to keep existing tonnage compliant and cut emissions. The report outlines the main retrofit options—from hull and propeller upgrades, advanced coatings and air-lubrication systems to wind-assist, alternative fuels and onboard carbon capture—and links them to evolving regulatory requirements. It also sets out how […]