Insight & Opinion

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 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 “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 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

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The Supreme Court of Panama’s announcement, in late January, that it had determined that the laws underpinning CK Hutchison’s terminal concessions at either end of the Panama Canal are unconstitutional raises a…

2nd February 2026

Panama Hutch’ fight: More rounds expected

2nd February 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The recent announcement of the ‘Cape Pomerania’ development, a project involving a container terminal as well as additional port activities is interesting because its setting reflects the changing geopolitical landscape and how…

20th November 2025

Poland’s changing port development approach

20th November 2025

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The impact of tariffs and inward looking policies by the U.S. are a major cause of disruption to international trade and political relationships.

20th November 2025

Geo-Political Disruptions Lead To Short Term Decisions

20th November 2025