As China grapples with the zero COVID policy and resulting lockdowns, the demand for containers declines amidst the busiest peak season shipping. The interesting trend from the month of August has been the 36% increase in the average container prices a…
South-east Asian ports record more action ahead of peak season Read More »
European supply chains are set for further disruption as transport unions step up industrial action in response to soaring inflation. “Even minor interruptions to port operations can have a major impact on container line network efficiency and cause a …
Dockworker Strikes at Northern European Ports Add to Supply Chain Disruption Read More »
Widespread container shipping trade recovery in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic has boosted the global terminal capacity outlook, supported by global terminal operators’ (GTOs) increased appetite for higher-risk greenfield projects to deliver long-te…
Greenfield container port projects back in favour with terminal operators Read More »
Container xChange’s new Demurrage & Detention Benchmark 2022 report, published today, compares Demurrage & Detention (D&D) rates* imposed on customers by the world’s ten largest shipping lines across 60 of the world’s biggest container port…
Ports In China Record The Lowest Demurrage & Detention Fees In The World Read More »
If you’ve never lived near a port or worked in one, you may be unaware of the vital role they play in our lives. Most of the products we consume daily travel through ports, making them a key link in the global production and supply chains we rely on. “…
Why ports are at the heart of sustainable development Read More »