![](/-/media/lloyds-list/images/branding-and-banners/sector-pages/containerssectorhero2.png?rev=9d0505a13b2d4b448017d99eab835f83)
Containers
Stay informed with the latest news, analysis, and market insight from the container shipping industry through our expert coverage
Low-emission freight tender shows pragmatic approach to decarbonisation
Hapag-Lloyd’s win in a low-emission freight tender with its bio-LNG bid is seen as the best commercial decision for shipping today, although it is far from a popular one
![](/-/media/lloyds-list/images/top-100-ports-2023/tanger-med-sitecore.jpg?rev=39c1a37f22034224aefd48e2b1047c26&w=784&hash=46044563868C46B3A50912BCAA0CA6BD)
Red Sea rerouting hits east Mediterranean transhipment hubs
The closure of the Red Sea route to the Mediterranean has seen larger vessels skip the region; this in turn has sent transhipped volumes elsewhere
![](/-/media/lloyds-list/images/the-view/2024-new-pictures/the-view-260424-gianluigi-aponte-copy.png?rev=01970a853f2f4a75973314c36d0c9df8&w=350&hash=4705BCEC0F8CA0300B137E30E49F412B)
Puzzled by Aponte’s Gram Car Carriers deal? Don’t be
After putting together the world’s biggest shipping empire in little over five decades, it’s safe to say this guy knows what he’s doing
![](/-/media/lloyds-list/images/containers/2021-new-pictures/brussels-express-02.png?rev=0f0ab9abaec147b78c6a220467ce29db&w=350&hash=BCADDE1D8F1E9AE8C92222859DD52E48)
Low-emission freight tender shows pragmatic approach to decarbonisation
Hapag-Lloyd’s win in a low-emission freight tender with its bio-LNG bid is seen as the best commercial decision for shipping today, although it is far from a popular one
![](/-/media/lloyds-list/images/people/takaya-soga-nyk-line.jpg?rev=1bf56c7c24fe45f58f02e740939887d3&w=350&hash=104E4FF56A6D1ADE266EFB8A3A022937)
Shipping swings at geopolitical curveballs on decarbonisation path: NYK chief
Soga describes his experience over the past year as the commander-in-chief of the Japanese shipping and logistics group as constantly swinging at pitches in a batting cage, overwhelmed with unexpected events
![](/-/media/lloyds-list/images/finance/2024-new-pictures/stock-ticker-new-york-finance.png?rev=80a3ea7bb19644308cc6b7993cc4ae54&w=350&hash=3275072FDBD56B3B840F317A1D836702)
Another one bites the dust: Shipping stocks keep disappearing from the ticker
After waves of public listings in the 2000s and early 2010s, the private model — always dominant in shipping — has become more popular over the past decade. Privatisations and mergers are driving more delistings
![](/-/media/lloyds-list/images/stock-images/containerships/maersk-candor-containership.png?rev=1c714f71aafd481394129896c43c5e5d&w=350&hash=5A1D3EE15F9448E87FBDA94980F07514)
Transpacific contract rates win lift from higher spot market
Spot rates may have fallen back from the peaks, but carriers have prevented them falling below Red Sea-crisis levels. That has helped them secure higher rates in this year’s transpacific contract negotiations
![](/-/media/lloyds-list/images/piracy-and-security/2024-new-pictures/genco-picardy-fire-damage-close-up-drone-attack.png?rev=bcb3a3d9b9884865bc1ca0ec39ccf360&w=350&hash=5A2B1E934A1667F36E36520A3FB76FFC)
Houthis poised to ramp up Red Sea attacks following recent lull
Whether naval operations have degraded Houthi capabilities or the Iran-backed militants were simply regrouping, the latest warnings suggest that a resurgence of attacks targeting vessels in the Red Sea is imminent
![](/-/media/lloyds-list/images/stock-images/technology-and-digital/logistics-containership-technology-digital.png?rev=f26c876a5159458cb8caf126f3ea6afe&w=350&hash=48C3829C4A9363D433385BD90102B51C)
Data sharing offers scope for just-in-time arrivals
Terminal scheduling planner Portchain has signed up ONE as its second top 10 carrier. Alignment between carriers and terminals can improve schedules and efficiency
![](/-/media/lloyds-list/images/week-in-charts/2024-new-pictures/wic-220424.png?rev=aff5795c12ac4a118962070bcf785a98&w=350&hash=E87B769C8DCAC8C3AC9B4A34A824F4D6)
Week in charts: Where do Russia’s blacklisted ships trade? | Gulf crisis not affecting container rates | No increase in Chinese or Russian ships transiting Bab el Mandeb
Data reveals where Russian vessels are trading despite sanctions, plus analysis on how the current crisis in the Middle East is affecting shipping’s financial outlook
Containers Data Hub
The focal point for business-critical data on container shipping
Aggregating data sets from a wide range of sources, the data hub provides a one-stop shop for gaining an insight into the sector
View full data hubPorts and Logistics
Are you sure you'd like to remove this alert? You will no longer receive email updates about this topic.
Latest From Ports and Logistics
Hapag-Lloyd strengthens electronic bill of lading offering via IQAX tie-up with GSBN
Use of IQAX adds another eBL option for Hapag-Lloyd, which already uses competitor vendor WaveBL, as the German container line pursues full eBL adoption by 2030
DP World upgrades partnership in East Malaysia to boost container port capacity
Partnership plans to develop the port to be a hub for Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area markets
Taking control of PSC
Alfonso Castillero has run the world’s two largest ship registries and has been a PSC inspector. In this sponsored edition of the podcast, he explains why changes are needed in how PSC checks are made and reported
More from Containers
Are you sure you'd like to remove this alert? You will no longer receive email updates about this topic.
Latest From Containers
Puzzled by Aponte’s Gram Car Carriers deal? Don’t be
After putting together the world’s biggest shipping empire in little over five decades, it’s safe to say this guy knows what he’s doing
Low-emission freight tender shows pragmatic approach to decarbonisation
Hapag-Lloyd’s win in a low-emission freight tender with its bio-LNG bid is seen as the best commercial decision for shipping today, although it is far from a popular one
Shipping swings at geopolitical curveballs on decarbonisation path: NYK chief
Soga describes his experience over the past year as the commander-in-chief of the Japanese shipping and logistics group as constantly swinging at pitches in a batting cage, overwhelmed with unexpected events
Marooned ships at Baltimore make their exit as temporary channel opens
Five cargo vessels, including Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s vehicle carrier Carmen, trapped at Baltimore port since March 26 have been able to depart following the opening of the Fort McHenry Limited Access Channel
Hapag-Lloyd strengthens electronic bill of lading offering via IQAX tie-up with GSBN
Use of IQAX adds another eBL option for Hapag-Lloyd, which already uses competitor vendor WaveBL, as the German container line pursues full eBL adoption by 2030
CMA CGM offers $214m fund to finance decarbonisation projects
Public sector investment bank Bpifrance will manage the majority of the fund, which will also finance research projects within the maritime sector
You must sign in to use this functionality
Authentication.SignIn.HeadSignInHeader
Email Article
All set! This article has been sent to my@email.address.
All fields are required. For multiple recipients, separate email addresses with a semicolon.
Please Note: Only individuals with an active subscription will be able to access the full article. All other readers will be directed to the abstract and would need to subscribe.