Global Port Intelligence | Q1 2026Shanghai Port Hits Historic High:8.49 Million TEU in Q1The world's busiest container port continues to defy global volatility with a robust 8% YoY growth in foreign trade volumes, backed by record vessel arrivals and seamless customs integration.Q1 Foreign Trade TEU

Logistics Education SeriesUnderstanding Transshipment Ports:The Hidden Engine of Global TradeHow transshipment hubs shape your costs, routing flexibility, and cargo security in international shipping.In international ocean freight, cargo rarely travels directly from origin to destination. Instead, i

Infrastructure Report 2026 | Port Investment AnalysisVietnam Approves MSC’s $5 Billion Can Gio Mega-Port: Reshaping Southeast Asian TransshipmentThe Vietnamese government has formally authorized the progression of the long-anticipated Can Gio International Container Transshipment Port. This $5 billi

Shipping Crisis 2026: Middle East Freight Rates Near $10,000 ThresholdThe geopolitical landscape in 2026 has sent shockwaves through the Middle East shipping lanes. As security concerns intensify around the Strait of Hormuz, ocean freight rates for 40ft containers have shattered the $8,000 mark, wit

The global container shipping market in early 2026 presents a striking paradox. While freight rates on key routes such as the US Line and Persian Gulf have reached historic highs, underlying data points toward a looming global overcapacity. In February 2026, despite healthy volumes, the global price