In the aftermath of the severe disruption to the world’s supply chains caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, war and climate change are now the major threats impacting the movement of goods through commercial waterways across the globe

The transport technology innovator is building a ‘digital freight network’ to automate every step of the shipping process

The US has imposed sanctions on two Chinese shipping firms for supplying goods to North Korea. These punitive measures are the first that have been imposed since talks between the US and North Korea broke down last month

Coming into force in 2020, the new low-sulphur fuel requirements are expected to have a significant impact on the shipping industry and the global economy as a whole

The deal marks the latest in a long line of mergers gripping the industry, and will see Cosco emerge as the world’s third largest shipping company

Indebted South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has been thrown a lifeline with a substantial $2.6bn bailout package

Indebted South Korean shipper Hanjin has won court approval to close its European business

The shipbreaking industry is a lucrative business, but unless the international community hastens to adopt more effective safety regulations, it will have a negative impact on the shipping sector at large

The Baltic Dry Index, an indicator for economic growth, has fallen to its lowest level in almost three decades due to collapsing oil prices and an oversupply of ships

World Finance speaks to International Container Terminal Services Inc about the importance of IT, security and maintaining a local touch, when operating on a worldwide level