Tag: trends

According to Veson Nautical data, there are 4 trends that highlight some of the positives and challenges the shipping industry has.

Rolf Habben Jansen, Hapag-Lloyd's CEO, said on 14 November that he expects continued strength in container shipping volumes, which are driven by global demand for transporting goods and seen as a proxy for trade and a health barometer for the world economy.

Maritime industry leaders from the U.S. and Canada traveled to ABS’ World Headquarters to discuss the latest marine market trends.

On the occasion of the World Kindness Day, celebrated annually on Nov 13, 2024, we are shedding our attention to ‘Kind Leadership’.

All Aboard Alliance and TURTLE released a new report which sheds light on the critical barriers women face in maritime careers.

According to Veson Nautical, the container sector is heading for record breaking year fuelled by high charter rates and post-covid container boom. 

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum, Mike Bradshaw, Director, Fleet Management Limited, emphasized the industry's tendency to focus on KPI compliance and short-term campaigns rather than fostering innovation in long term safety practices.

This week, shipping container rates from East Asia and China to the US West Coast rose, reversing a trend that had seen rates fall by almost 36% since July, as late-season holiday demand emerged, according to Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS).

Global maritime trade grew by 2.4% in 2023, recovering from a 2022 contraction, but the recovery remains fragile, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) notes in its latest ‘’Review of Maritime Transport 2024 report’’.

In its latest Review of Maritime Transport, UNCTAD explores the current state of supply chain disruptions, the outlook for maritime trade, and presents policy recommendations.