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Sea freight rates on a trough may instead crest on the back of a US port strike
A strike in the US East and Gulf-Coast ports could hit more than half of US imports and 15 per cent of the global container fleet capacity, HSBC saysOCEAN...
New York area port prepares for possible US strike disruption
NEW York area shipping officials urged customers to immediately retrieve their cargo ahead of a possible strike next week which would impact major US ports, according to a letter...
CMA CGM buys 48% of port terminal company Santos Brasil, to launch takeover bid
FRENCH shipping giant CMA CGM plans to launch a full takeover bid for port terminal operator Santos Brasil after it agreed to buy a 48 per cent stake in...
Marsh, Tokio Marine Kiln launch port disruption insurance amid shipping chaos
BROKER Marsh and Lloyd’s underwriter Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) have set up business interruption insurance for ports to provide cover against growing trade disruption risks such as threats to...
UK to provide £500 million for Tata’s Port Talbot steel plant
The steelmaker’s British operations are struggling to make a profit amid weak sales in Europe and competition from Asian importsTHE UK government is set to confirm a £500 million...
Good connections but green constraints for Singapore’s Wilmar at Europe’s busiest port
Chemicals transport company Eagletainer similarly faces supply chain disruptions and strict regulations[ROTTERDAM] Being near Europe’s busiest port gives a logistical edge – but the continent’s stricter green rules may...
Good connections at Rotterdam but Wilmar faces green constraints at Europe’s busiest port
Chemicals transport company Eagletainer similarly faces supply chain disruptions and strict regulations[ROTTERDAM] Being near Europe’s busiest port gives a logistical edge – but the continent’s stricter green rules may...