Port operator’s profits plummet 60% but group ‘confident’ second-half earnings will improve
Shipbrokers say commodities traders have grown accustomed to longer routes
A deal between the US, Canada and Finland to build icebreakers is a model for smart friendshoring
Secretary-general of International Chamber of Shipping says threat is now at its highest level since second world war
‘People would rather have Christmas goods already in the warehouse,’ says chief of container shipping group
Container shipping group forecasts higher profits for third time since May
State-backed hackers present a fresh threat to an industry that has long faced security concerns
Acquisition spree has driven up prices of older vessels as Moscow prepares for tighter trade restrictions
Western officials believe the strategy is proving effective in undermining Moscow’s ability to export crude
The longer bottlenecks last, the higher the risk of another inflationary jolt for the world
Shift in logistics forces importers to move shipments earlier in the year and drives up freight rates in the process
Red Sea attacks push up costs and put pressure on profits during critical season for trade
Also in today’s newsletter, US shareholder meetings show a mixed picture on sustainability
Presidential rivals’ protectionist plans will also pile pressure on struggling logistics sector
Move by CEO of Red Box Energy Services comes after company was designated by US Treasury
The Liberian-flagged dry bulk carrier is taking on water and no longer under the command of its crew
Chief Lars Barstad says any Gaza ceasefire would not immediately restore shipping
New study warns that up to $286bn in value is at risk in the fossil fuel shipping sector
Container shipping group raises financial guidance for second time in just over a month
Western allies step up strikes aimed at deterring Iranian-backed militants from attacks on shipping
Pirate attacks, Middle East instability and drought are causing disruption and congestion at the world’s ports
Companies prepare to ship goods for festive season early as attacks by Yemen’s Houthis force ships to take longer route
Operators who bought or ordered enough tankers early enough have found their own gushers
Back to the future
Peter Hebblethwaite says shipping company regrets laying off 800 sailors in 2022 but that decision was legal
