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Is Gemini’s Near 90% Schedule Reliability Paving the Way for Premium Fees?
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are exploring introducing premium charges in connection with higher schedule reliability under their vessel-sharing alliance, the Gemini Cooperation, according to several news reports. From the outset, the network was designed to achieve...
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Trade Truce Offers Temporary Relief, But Uncertainty Clouds 2026 Outlook
The 12-month trade truce between the U.S. and China, coming into effect on November 10, has brought temporary relief to the global shipping market. Amongst other measures, both countries have agreed to the suspension of reciprocal port...
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Customs Duty and GCT Exemption
TO SPEED UP THE FLOW OF HUMANITARIAN GOODS, THE GOVERNMENT HAS APPROVED THE FOLLOWING:* Customs duty and GCT exemption for the importation of relief supplies for a two-month period expiring December 31.* Starlink or other...
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U.S. and China Begin Enforcing Reciprocal Port Charges
On October 14, 2025, both the United States and China began enforcing reciprocal port charges aimed at  each other’s maritime interests. China’s Ministry of Transport (MOT) announced its levy on October 10, targeting vessels affiliated...
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Trade Resilience in 2025, but WTO Lowers 2026 Forecast
In its October Global Trade Outlook and Statistics update, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has cut its 2026 global trade volume growth projection to 0.5%, down from 1.8% previously projected in August. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala...
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U.S. Port Fee Policy to Cost Top 10 Carriers $3.2 Billion
As of October 14, 2025, U.S. trade policy will implement a new port fee for Chinese-owned, operated, or built vessels. The proposed fee structure is reportedly linked to China’s dominant role in global maritime trade.According...
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BIMCO Identifies Growth in Non-U.S. Trade Lanes
The global container shipping market is undergoing a shift with demand increasingly driven by trade routes outside of the U.S. In its Container Shipping Market Overview for September 2025, international shipping association BIMCO highlighted this...
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Empty Container Movements Climb 10%, Reaching Five-Year High
As splash247 reported, Sea-Intelligence data has revealed that empty containers account for 41% of global container transport in July, up from 31% recorded in 2019. The trend of increasing empty container movements has been steady over the past five...
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European Port Performance Impacted by 2025 Carrier Alliance Restructure
The 2025 reshuffling of global carrier alliances has reshaped port performances for Europe’s major container ports. A recent analysis by Sea-Intelligence highlighted how these strategic realignments are influencing throughput, vessel deployment, and port competitiveness.As reported...
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Regional Growth Signals Strength in Intra-Asian Shipping
Intra-Asia carriers have released strong financial performances in the first half of 2025, supported by higher freight rates and cargo volumes. The results reflect how regional carriers have successfully weathered the pressures from tariff disruptions,...
