Colombo Port targets 1.5m TEU capacity boost as volumes rise
KC Maderia The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is targeting an additional 1.5 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of container-handling…
Maritime economy
Global consumers carry burden of blocked key maritime routes, according to report
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui A latest report indicated that consumers around the world are among the greatest losers from the consequences of…
Japan begins construction of world’s next biggest destroyer
James Mario Ajero A new guided missile ship is set to sail under the Japanese flag as Tokyo seeks to confront…
Thailand, Cambodia seek international experts to settle maritime issues
The governments of Thailand and Cambodia have been choosing the members of their five-member conciliation team to settle…
Study: Top ports in Canada decreased significantly between 2016-2023
The degree of centrality of Canada's top five ports decreased significantly between 2016 and 2023, according to a…
Geopolitical tensions shift 2026 shipping market
Mary Mae Balasanos The winds have changed for the global container shipping market, which could have started strong in 2026, amid…
Bulgaria looks to boost development of blue economy
Wendellyn Mateo Bulgaria is advancing efforts to boost the development of the blue economy as the sector continues to emerge…