Port of Shanghai

Foggy weather has worsened congestion at China's key container ports, increasing waiting times for ships during peak export season

The CMA CGM Notre Dame, the largest French-flagged containership, made its maiden call at Singapore en route to Europe.

The Drewry WCI increased 3% to US$2,800 per 40ft container, driven by early peak season demand and carrier strategies

Medkon Lines is set to launch a new Far East-Mediterranean container service next month, connecting China with the Mediterranean.

Maersk launches new weekly FI2 ocean service connecting Far East Asia to the Indian Subcontinent, starting June 4, 2026

Kalmar's Shanghai plant expansion boosts production capacity and efficiency for container handling equipment, including electric models

Shanghai plans to boost its international shipping hub capabilities by focusing on capacity and talent development through 2030

CMA CGM has appointed Amelie Humphreys as General Manager for its China operations, effective June 2026, based in Shanghai

CMA CGM's largest French-flagged LNG containership, the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME, has begun service with its maiden call in Shanghai

Greek shipping magnate George Economou has sold the 2006-built Capesize bulk carrier Venture I to Talent Shipping

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) climbed 12% this week, driven by surging rates on Transpacific and Asia-Europe lanes

Petronas signed a 20-year charter with MISC for five new 174,000 cbm LNG carriers to be delivered by 2030