MSC’s $23 billion acquisition of CK Hutchison’s port empire represents the most audacious port consolidation in maritime history, fundamentally reshaping global trade infrastructure while raising uncomfortable questions about market dominance
As Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) suspends New Orleans service and transpacific rates double overnight, the global shipping industry reveals how tariff policies create unexpected winners and losers in maritime trade routes
MSC isn’t just expanding its fleet—it’s docking itself into global power. With 43 new terminals in the bag, it may soon be handing out berths like party favours
Starting February 2025, global shipping alliances are undergoing transformative shifts, with key mergers, new partnerships, and operational shifts changing the global shipping landscape