Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison, headed by magnate Li Ka-shing, will not proceed with signing a deal next week to sell its two key ports at the Panama Canal to the MSC/BlackRock consortium, according to recent reports. Although the signing of the agreement was initially scheduled for April 2, following an announcement on March 4, […] The post CK Hutchison pulls back from Panama ports sale? appeared first on Container News.

As of March 2025, the situation in the Red Sea remains highly volatile due to ongoing Houthi attacks and continuous US military strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen. If you liked this post, please consider donating5€10€20€50€ The post Persistent tensions in Red Sea as US forces pound Houthi targets appeared first on Container News.

Developments in smart container technology are revolutionising how shipping lines and key stakeholders better detect, deter and respond to threats from drug smuggling and cargo theft, writes Christian Allred, Chief Commercial Officer of ORBCOMM Drug smuggling, cargo contamination, and cargo theft have surged in recent years, creating significant challenges for the shipping industry. These illicit […] The post Smart containers’ role in tackling the costly rise in container security risks appeared first on Container News.

Real-time thoughts and news updates along with fleeting opinions have been the cornerstones of Twitter which later became known as X since its inception as a social media platform. The instant shareability of short concise tweets permits spontaneous message sharing. User doubts lead them to activate the delete button on their content. The digital footprint […] The post The Fleeting Nature of Tweets Shows Whether Deleted Posts Truly Disappear appeared first on Container News.

Since the start of President Trump’s second term, U.S. policies have reshaped geopolitics, trade, and shipping, significantly increasing market uncertainties and impacting future supply and demand dynamics. The latest BIMCO report highlights several developments that need to be taken into consideration and are expected to affect the shipping market. If you liked this post, please […] The post US Policy Shift Fuel Uncertainty: BIMCO Report and Future Scenarios appeared first on Container News.