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News and insight on what is happening in the world of container shipping covering technology, freight rates, fleet capacity, newbuildings, and services.
AP Moller-Maersk has entered into a partnership with pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk on global cold chain logistics covering ocean services and inland transport.
The ongoing severe shortage of containers that is driving up freight rates is due mainly to logistical issues, not fleet underinvestment, according to shipping analyst Drewry.
Container volume at eight major Chinese ports increased 3.7% year-on-year in late November, according to the statistics released by the China Ports and Harbours Association.
Japanese car maker, Honda, has halted car production temporarily at its Swindon plant in the UK today, owing to port delays and a shortage of components.