After several waves of relocation to Southeast Asia, an unexpected movement is resurfacing: some productions are returning… to China. In the background, a reality that has become impossible to ignore for many exporters: supply chains become fragile as soon as ports become saturated, rotations are irregular, and space becomes scarce. According...
New episode of nervousness in one of the most sensitive maritime passages in the world: an American-flagged tanker, Stena Imperative, was reportedly ordered to stop and prepare for boarding during its transit thru the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report cited by Seatrade. According to available information, several armed...
On the Pacific coast of Mexico, the subsidiary Contecon Manzanillo — operated by ICTSI — crossed a symbolic bar: more than 12 million TEUs handled since the start of operations in 2013, within the specialized terminal of the Port of Manzanillo. In an environment described as generally “flat” for some...
In a sequence that illustrates the intensification of port competition in Africa, AD Ports Group announces the signing of a framework agreement with Congolese authorities to study the development and operation of a multipurpose terminal in Matadi. The port, located on the Congo River, plays a strategic role: it is...
The signal is strong for international shipping: the partners of the Gemini system announce the resumption of transits thru the Suez Canal on their India-Mediterranean loop, after a period marked by detours and operational caution. The decision is based on a determining factor: the establishment of naval protection and enhanced...
The air freight market is going thru a transition phase where several factors overlap and blur the reading of trends. On one hand, demand is strengthening as seasonal and commercial peaks approach, with flows sensitive to the calendar (particularly around time-sensitive shipments). On the other hand, an inverse dynamic is...
The administrative closure related to the American “shutdown” directly affects the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC): the agency announces that it will be closed for the duration of the funding halt, which temporarily prevents certain procedures and file submissions. For shippers, importers, and service providers, the immediate consequence is the suspension...
The Panamanian government has appointed APM Terminals as the temporary operator of the Balboa and Cristóbal terminals, previously operated by the Panamanian subsidiary of a port group linked to CK Hutchison Holdings. This decision comes after the invalidation, by the courts, of the concession agreement — an episode that reignites...
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz immediately eased after the abandonment of live-fire exercises announced by the Iranian side. The market reacted without delay: oil prices, which had risen at the end of the week, fell as soon as the session began, proving that this area remains one of the...
The “dual-fuel” fleet continues to reach milestones: Seatrade reports that the total number of ships (container ships and car carriers) in service + on order has significantly increased over the year, with 400 units already on the water and a still massive order book. This dynamic confirms that the energy...
