Global Maritime Hub https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Maritime HR & Crew Management Summit – Europe | November 25-26, 2026 IUMI 2026 Rotterdam Conference | September 20-23, 2026 Green Shiptech China Congress 2026 to focus on sustainable maritime technology | October 15-16 SMM Hamburg 2026 to bring global maritime leaders together for industry transformation | September 1–4 Global maritime forum annual summit 2026 | October 21–22 IAPH World Ports Conference 2026 | November 3-6 Intermodal Europe 2026 | November 10-12 Australia & New Zealand shipping & logistics conference 2026 | August 27-28 CTAC Asia 2026 | September 8–9 TOC Americas 2026 | October 20-22 Upcoming Events About Us Subscribe Container shipping competition under scrutiny as market concentration raises concerns Home Reports and Presentations North American port volumes remain strong in June Container freight market remains tight as disruption constrains capacity Gulf conflict cuts Far East capacity by 14% year-on-year Green shipping day 2026 | September 23 U.S. container imports rise as trade uncertainty persists Freight trends shaping Michigan’s changing trade and logistics networks Economic impact of ports demonstrated by Port of Gdańsk’s growing role Maritime chokepoints face growing disruption risks from geopolitical conflict Illegal transshipment under scrutiny as US targets China-linked trade routes European container market faces softer demand after an early peak Ship emissions and the economics of ECA compliance Majority of top-10 carriers reduce Transatlantic capacity Maersk expands capacity and market share in intra-North Europe Maritime fuels transition depends on effective policy incentives Maritime efficiency, safety and sustainability take centre stage in East Asia and the Pacific Global bunker prices surge amid Middle East tensions China extends its influence beyond African ports EU ETS maritime rules strengthen the path to shipping decarbonization China shipbuilding dominance creates new risks for global maritime trade Shipping decarbonization requires a realistic roadmap Marine fuel quality remains under pressure as operational risks evolve Accidents and sanctions lift containership demolition sales Containership sales slow in H1 despite firm market prices Container shipping capacity continues shifting towards major east-west trades Shipping market outlook remains resilient despite geopolitical disruption Maritime EU ETS could generate €90 billion for Europe by 2040 LNG marine fuel continues to gain momentum across global shipping Global trade outlook points to slower trade growth in 2026 European ports remain under pressure as congestion persists across northern gateways Container shipping networks are becoming leaner as carriers rely more on transshipment Ocean freight rates expected to remain elevated through the summer peak US container ports remain resilient despite mounting global trade risks China Europe ocean freight rates face downside risk despite current strength US container ports surge ahead of tariff deadlines