As global maritime trade braces for intensifying geopolitical competition, the future of the Panama Canal’s neutrality has emerged as a critical question. The recent announcement that two ports near the Canal may be sold to a consortium led by MSC has sparked concerns at the highest levels in Panama. The Panama Canal Authority Administrator Ricaurte […] The post Neutrality or strategic leverage for Panama Canal? appeared first on Container News.

US and Chinese officials have reached a tentative framework agreement to revive stalled trade negotiations, aiming to reinstate the Geneva consensus and lift some mutual export restrictions, including China’s curbs on rare earth mineral exports. However, the deal offers limited signs of a lasting resolution to the broader and long-standing trade tensions between the two […] The post US and China reach tentative framework deal to revive trade truce appeared first on Container News.

Peel Ports Group has officially inaugurated its new GB£30 million (US$40 million) RoRo berth at London Medway, marking a major milestone in the port’s infrastructure development and strengthening the UK’s logistics capabilities. The new in-river berth and floating pontoon at the Port of Sheerness was unveiled during a formal ceremony attended by industry stakeholders and […] The post Peel Ports Group unveils US$40 million RoRo berth at London Medway appeared first on Container News.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is extending its innovative digital express service, Hellmann Express Airfreight, to North America, with operations commencing in the US and Canada by the end of June. HEX is a modern, fully digital platform designed for international door-to-door express deliveries, leveraging leading courier networks to consolidate shipments at a central hub. Unlike traditional […] The post Hellmann Worldwide Logistics extends digital logistics solution to North America appeared first on Container News.