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NewsIs it as simple as 1 + 1 = 2
Container ships are getting bigger, and ports are investing in deeper water, longer quays, and larger cranes. This is a common phrase regularly used across the container industry. But is the equation that simple?
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NewsDown but not out
In early 2023 a major earthquake occurred in the region where the Turkish ports of Mersin and Iskenderun are located. AJ Keyes looks at what happened, the implications for these two ports and what has been learnt.
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NewsBridging the capacity gap
Excepting some hot spots such as Southeast Asia, container trade is generally experiencing tough market conditions making the task of bridging the gap between container vessel capacity – actual and on order – more than challenging. There are actions that can reduce the scale of the problem but seemingly not one big ‘lifesaver’
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NewsBrace for a rough ride
Problems in the shipping market will have a far-reaching impact on container ports and terminals. Andrew Penfold considers the threats and opportunities
