Maersk continues its fleet modernization with a significant order: eight container ships of 18,600 TEU, built in China at New Times Shipbuilding. Deliveries are scheduled over a long horizon, 2029–2030, which confirms a logic of structural renewal rather than a short-term opportunistic gamble. The choice of size is particularly interesting. Maersk...
The Greek owner listed in New York, Danaos, displays a confident outlook for the upcoming cycle and further expands its order book. In its earnings report, the group indicated that it had added six ships to its investment program, combining dry bulk and container vessels. On the dry bulk side, Danaos...
In the United States, the boundary between retail and logistics continues to blur: giants Walmart and Amazon are accelerating the opening of their capacities to third-party clients, consolidating their role as full-fledged logistics providers. This evolution is explained by a structural advantage: already massive infrastructure, data, execution network, and the...
The air freight market starts 2026 with a paradox: January’s performance is generally considered positive, but a closer look reveals volatility and areas of risk. The analysis highlights a sensitive point: the growth driven by e-commerce could evolve, and any player too exposed to “platform” volumes could face rapid adjustments...
The European Union is about to present a series of measures aimed at strengthening “Made in EU” industrial production, with a very concrete maritime component: shipbuilding and equipment. The central idea is to prioritize “non-price” criteria in public policies and market orientation — particularly sustainability and the origin of manufacturing...
In Buenaventura, Colombia’s main port access on the Pacific coast, the joint venture Sociedad Puerto Industrial de Aguadulce (SPIA) — bringing together ICTSI and PSA International — has just received new heavy equipment intended to accelerate the terminal’s performance. The site now includes two super post-Panamax cranes as well as...
Franco-Chinese maritime cooperation reaches a milestone with the announcement of a “green” maritime corridor linking Haropa Port to the Ningbo Zhoushan port ecosystem, one of the largest global hubs. The initiative brings together several technical and operational stakeholders, including Bureau Veritas, as well as industrial partners involved in port and...
Container shipping continues to send cooling signals. The South Korean carrier HMM is offering an early departure scheme, particularly targeting senior employes, in a context where the sector is monitoring a drop in rates and increasing competition. Even tho the exact format of the plan is presented as an internal...
Air cargo related to e-commerce between China and Europe is entering a phase of adjustment. In the background: the introduction of new fees in several European countries and the upcoming implementation of a European mechanism on small packages. Result: Even before full implementation, the market is already reacting — operators...
Estonian authorities have allowed a detained cargo ship to resume its voyage after inspection, as the investigation did not confirm initial suspicions of carrying illicit goods. The episode, brief but significant, serves as a reminder of how sensitive customs and compliance checks remain in a context of increased surveillance on...
