Insight & Opinion

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

Continued uncertainty in the Arabian Gulf and US economic policies represent a threat to global trade and the cost of living. Ben Hackett

14th September 2026

A Troublesome Economic Outlook

14th September 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

There is an old cliché along the lines of “…the only constant is change…,” and it is applicable now. Barry Parker

14th September 2026

Machinations of Washington D.C build a confused picture

14th September 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

Iván Jimenez, President, Port of Bilbao puts the case for building long-term resilience to minimise the impact of future crises

11th September 2026

Crisis aversion strategy

11th September 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

Global container volumes remained resilient in April despite the ongoing disruption caused by the Gulf crisis and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Container Trades Statistics (CTS).

8th June 2026

Container volumes defy Gulf disruption

8th June 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The implementation of dredging works in select stretches of the Congo River can deliver major benefits in terms of cost and overall efficiency to the Democractic Republic of Congo’s importers and exporters.

8th June 2026

Congo River: Time to dredge

8th June 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

There is a big element of déjà vu in International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI’s) challenge to the award of the concession for Costa Rica’s Puerto Caldera to the Sunset Consortium, a…

18th May 2026

Costa Rica controversy builds

18th May 2026

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Ports have always operated under pressure, but an increasingly volatile environment is making them more difficult to manage, writes Mark Rosenberg, EVP, Ports & Terminals, DP World Europe.

18th May 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Why automation alone will not fix the pressure on ports

18th May 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

There is an interesting drama series available on BBC I Player, “Hidden Assets.” In Series 2 of this gripping drama the prospect arises of the complete port privatisation of the Port of…

5th May 2026

“Hidden Assets:” The Shape Of Things To Come?

5th May 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The global economy is probably facing its worst crisis in over 50 years, all down to one man. Ben Hackett

5th May 2026

Trump and Iran are re-shaping global economics

5th May 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The Iran war: structural effects on maritime networks in the Middle East? Peter de Langen

5th May 2026

Critical Stability

5th May 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

“We live in interesting times” is a cliché with broad applicability across the maritime business. Lately, it seems to be directly on target. Barry Parker

5th May 2026

Interesting Times

5th May 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

Port-centric warehousing is emerging as a decisive factor in strengthening the competitiveness of Europe’s cocoa and coffee supply chains, particularly around major logistics hubs such as Amsterdam and Antwerp.

26th March 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Port-centric warehousing drives competitiveness

26th March 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The future of the Landlord Port Model in its diverse forms has been questioned.

12th March 2026

A robust architecture that continues to deliver

12th March 2026

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Global container trade volumes reached 16.03 million teu in January 2026, signalling a stronger start to the year for the port business despite mixed regional exports performance.

10th March 2026

Container volumes rise, outlook unsettled

10th March 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The “rupture” taking place in international rules of engagement and alliances is forcing the shipping and port industries to adapt and change quickly.

5th March 2026

Globalisation Is in Decline

5th March 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The potential of trade corridors and the impact on shipping fuels.

5th March 2026

Sticks to Carrots

5th March 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The logic of open competitive processes for access to port services. 

5th March 2026

Mistaken ‘public sector logic’

5th March 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The problem of containers lost overboard at sea is one that according to statistics provided by the World Shipping Council (WSC) fluctuates from year to year.

5th March 2026

Box loss at sea: new rules

5th March 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

Following revelations about the former head of DP World (DPW), Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, and his close and seemingly murky relationship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, DPW announced, in mid-February, a new…

5th March 2026

DPW: is silence golden?

5th March 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision limiting presidential tariff powers is expected to support U.S. ports by improving trade conditions, Fitch Ratings reports.

3rd March 2026

Fitch: Tariff ruling supports US ports

3rd March 2026