Shipping Industry Consolidation? HMM Sales Process Initiated

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Hyundai Shipping Line (HMM) is poised to initiate sales discussions at a potential price point of $3.9 billion. Ocean freight rates have seen sustained decline over the past nine months. In response, some freight companies have pursued mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to maintain their market presence. The top 10 carriers command 85% of the global shipping container market. The top …

Saudi Arabia’s Big Logistics Transformation

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Since the earliest days of human civilization, the region we call the Middle East has served as an important bridge between East and West. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s recently unveiled plan to turn Saudi Arabia into a logistics hub by 2030 will continue this legacy. The plan is to build 59 logistics centres, covering 100 million square meters. …

No News from ILWU Canada (Labour Update #5)

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Vancouver and Prince Rupert, BCWe called ILWU Canada this morning, and they say there is no news.  ILWU workers are required to issue 72-hour strike notice, before they go on strike. Today is the earliest they could issue strike notice. ILWU members have already voted in favour of a strike, back on June 10th.

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Severe Drought Causes Panama Canal Delays

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Persistent drought conditions in Central America are responsible for a global logistics challenge. The Panama Canal is vital for trans-Pacific routes. Severe drought has affected water levels in the canal, which are not expected to recover until at least 2028. Insufficient water levels result in congestion and capacity problems that have prompted carriers to explore alternative routes. These alternate routes …