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...
The Panama Canal Authority officially initiates a prequalification process for two strategic projects: the construction of two new container terminals (Atlantic and Pacific coasts) and a 76 km pipeline intended to transfer propane, butane, and ethane across the country without passing thru the canal. The chosen scheme is very “investor”-oriented: first,...
Dozens of truck drivers from the Western Balkans organized a massive blockade of freight terminals located at the borders between their countries and the European Union, protesting against rules limiting the stay of non-European drivers to 90 days in the Schengen area. Since January 26, 2026, heavy-duty pylons have disrupted traffic...
The maritime group Maersk is strengthening the integration of its services between the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean by highlighting Damietta (Egypt) as a major connection point for cargo traffic, particularly bulk carriers and general cargo. The port of Damietta, recently brought into the spotlight after receiving a record shipment...
Global statistics published at the end of January 2026 confirm that air freight demand increased by 3.4% in 2025, driven by a solid recovery in international trade and the diversification of transported products. This growth was accompanied by a 3.7% increase in overall capacity, indicating that the supply of airspace expanded...
Air Canada Cargo is implementing an ambitious network strategy based on a hub-and-spoke model centered on Canada, aiming to position the country as an international logistics transit hub. Rather than focusing on origin-destination volumes, the company is redefining its network so that 60% to 70% of the freight passes thru its...
As containerized maritime transport projects toward a prolonged phase of overcapacity, the market theoretically expects a return to demolition to rebalance supply. Problem: Recycling capacity is constrained by regulations, which can hinder the natural “decongestion” of the fleet. The paper recalls that the Hong Kong Convention (adopted in 2009) came into...
