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ZIM Container Shipping Line

ZIM Line Joins the 'Move to -15' Alliance

ZIM joins the 'Move to -15' alliance to reduce emissions in the cold chain sector.

14 January, 2025

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Ocean Alliance DAY9 Route Products

2025 Ocean Alliance DAY9 Route Products

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings released the latest DAY9 route products of the Ocean Alliance, which includes COSCO SHIPPING Lines, CMA CGM, Evergreen Marine, and OOCL.

14 January, 2025

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US Eastern Ports strike

U.S. East Coast Ports Strike Crisis Resolved!

The strike crisis is over! A preliminary agreement has been reached between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) to prevent potential supply chain disruptions on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.

9 January, 2025

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Ship before Chinese New Year

Freight Rates "Price War" Amid Lunar New Year

Explore the recent trend in freight rates as shipping companies, including Maersk and MSC, slash Asia-Europe rates to fill vessels during the post-Lunar New Year off-season. Learn how alliance restructuring and price cuts will reshape the shipping market in 2025.

9 January, 2025

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BYD RoRo ship

BYD's First 7,000-Car Dual-Fuel Vehicle Carrier Ship

Discover the 'BYD HEFEI,' a state-of-the-art, green, dual-fuel vehicle carrier ship by BYD and Guangzhou Shipyard International, boosting China's auto exports.

8 January, 2025

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Yantian Port

Shenzhen Port Sets New Record for Container Throughput in 2024

Shenzhen Port achieves a record container throughput of 33.38 million TEUs in 2024, maintaining its position as the fourth largest port globally.

7 January, 2025

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Free Trade Agreement

China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement: Effective January 1

China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement comes into effect on January 1, 2025, benefiting various industries such as electrical equipment, steel, and agricultural exports.

6 January, 2025

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Challenges of Shipping

Five Major Challenges Facing Container Shipping in 2025

Key challenges facing container shipping in 2025, including Red Sea tensions, potential strikes, tariff barriers, and shifting alliances.

6 January, 2025

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