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Rising spot rates could trigger a wave of new transpacific shipping services

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June 18, 2026

More 8,000+ teu ships muscle into intra-Europe

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North American container traffic softens as major ports report weaker April volumes

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June 11, 2026

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Trade corridors map showing GCC ports and container handling capacity growth between Asia, Europe and Africa

GCC study examines the future of trade corridors linking Asia, Europe and the Middle East

Trade corridors are becoming a central pillar of Gulf economic and logistics strategy as countries across the GCC seek to strengthen their role as the link between Asia, Europe and Africa. A new study examines the future of major connectivity initiatives including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the Iraq Development Road Project and the GCC […]

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Logistics chart showing global container freight rates from April 2025 to April 2026

State of logistics 2026: volatility becomes the operating baseline

Logistics markets remain under pressure as U.S. supply chains adjust to a more volatile operating environment shaped by shifting trade policy, changing sourcing strategies, higher cost pressures and new technology. Although the report is primarily focused on the state of U.S. logistics, it places these trends within a wider global context, including Red Sea disruption, risks around the Strait of Hormuz, […]

Shipping decarbonisation diagram showing voyage, vessel category and portfolio climate alignment scores

Shipping decarbonisation remains off track despite efficiency gains

Shipping decarbonisation efforts continue to advance across the maritime sector, but progress remains insufficient to meet the International Maritime Organization’s long-term emissions objectives. This report assesses the climate alignment of major charterers and shipowners against IMO decarbonisation trajectories and finds that, while emissions intensity is improving for many participants, the sector remains above both minimum and more ambitious emissions pathways. The […]

Chart showing LNG, MGO and VLSFO marine fuel price trends from 2020 to Q2 2026

LNG bunkering emerges as a key growth market in Italy

Available in Italian, this report examines the evolution of Italy’s LNG market and highlights LNG bunkering as the sector’s strongest growth opportunity through the remainder of the decade. While LNG demand from road transport faces increasing uncertainty, the maritime sector is expected to benefit from expanding bunkering infrastructure, additional LNG bunker vessels and the implementation of European regulations including FuelEU Maritime. According […]