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Illegal transshipment under scrutiny as US targets China-linked trade routes

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European container market faces softer demand after an early peak

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Ship emissions and the economics of ECA compliance

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Stacked bar chart of Michigan Intermodal Traffic (2019–2023) showing three components per year: Through (diagonal stripes) at the bottom, Outbound (green) in the middle, and Inbound (blue dotted) on top.

Freight trends shaping Michigan’s changing trade and logistics networks

August 14, 2026

Freight trends are examined through the lens of Michigan in this wide-ranging transportation study, but much of the analysis has broader relevance for shipping and logistics. The report brings together data and analysis on supply-chain restructuring, changing trade flows, nearshoring, ports and intermodal transport, e-commerce, freight technology, rail and alternative fuels. The report shows how resilience, regionalisation and digitalisation are […]

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Container freight market congestion by region from 2025 to 2026

Container freight market remains tight as disruption constrains capacity

August 14, 2026

The container freight market remains tight despite continued fleet growth, as strong Asian export demand, worsening port congestion and prolonged shipping diversions constrain effective capacity. Freight rates remain elevated as the summer peak season continues, while geopolitical disruption and carrier capacity discipline add further pressure across major trade lanes. Nominal fleet capacity is forecast to grow by around 4% in 2026, but […]

Stacked bar chart of Port of Gdańsk cargo throughput, 2015–2024, in million tonnes. Each year is broken down by fuels (dark purple), general cargo (blue), coal (light blue), bulk (teal), grain (green), ore (mid blue), and timber (green). Overall throughput increases from about 34–35 million tonnes in 2015 to around 90 million tonnes by 2024, with fuels and general cargo as the largest components and steady year‑to‑year growth.

Economic impact of ports demonstrated by Port of Gdańsk’s growing role

August 6, 2026

Economic impact of ports is becoming increasingly significant as major gateways expand their contribution to national economies through trade, logistics, investment, employment and public finances, with the Port of Gdańsk providing a strong example of this trend. Its activities generated PLN 20.5 billion in value added and supported 83,714 jobs across Poland. The port handled 77.4 million tonnes of cargo in […]

Container shipping competition shaped by national fleet ownership concentration in 2026

Container shipping competition under scrutiny as market concentration raises concerns

August 6, 2026

Container shipping competition is facing renewed scrutiny amid concerns that growing market concentration, extensive carrier cooperation and limited regulatory oversight are reducing competition, increasing supply chain risks and weakening resilience for shippers. Six major foreign carriers now control nearly 80% of global capacity, while alliances coordinate services across key trade lanes. The report argues that the present market structure gives dominant […]