As China’s strategic expansion of ports reshapes global trade routes, the U.S. faces a critical wake-up call to modernize its maritime infrastructure. Can America close the gap while balancing its domestic and global objectives?
Air pollution in Piraeus, largely from ships, poses serious health risks. Urgent action is needed to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and protect public health through cleaner shipping solutions and shore power infrastructure
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd’s Gemini Cooperation selects London Gateway as its primary UK hub, sidelining Felixstowe. This decision reshapes Asia-Europe trade routes and signals transformative impacts on global logistics and shipping dynamics
The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has achieved historic profits in 2024, with significant increases across cruise, container, and car terminals. This upward trend suggests continued growth into 2025, reflecting strategic expansions and operational improvements
The Chancay Port Terminal Project, a multibillion-dollar Chinese-backed initiative, is set to revolutionize South American trade, urban planning, and infrastructure, positioning Peru as a central logistics hub between Asia and Latin America
The Chancay Megaport promises a global trade advantage for Peru but has sparked social and environmental tensions, with community concerns challenging its ambitious expansion under COSCO’s investment
The Cargo Integrity Group calls on IMO to encourage efforts for greater security in container transport
The Biden administration is closely monitoring price hikes by ocean shippers amid East and Gulf Coast port labor disputes and Hurricane Helene’s aftermath
Regional Governor Nikos Hardalias attended the ITB China 2024 Conference in Shanghai from May 27 to 29, reaching agreements with Chinese participants. In between the meetings Hardalias paid a visit to the COSCO Shipping facilities
Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu has announced that his country is ready to join and cooperate on the Via Carpathia Highway Project, which will be extended from Lithuania to Istanbul