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Disruption to supply chains lengthens delivery times and leaves goods waiting at ports
Environmental damage to the coast of Israel and Lebanon described as one of worst ecological disasters in decades
Manufacturers are passing rising cost on to clients, fuelling inflation in the eurozone
Wild fluctuations in cargo volumes and more demanding working conditions place huge pressure on facility
Shipping line plans green methanol vessel in industry under pressure to cut emissions
Customs paperwork diverts trucks from UK ‘land bridge’ on to EU-Ireland sea routes
Exporters have complained about brutal rate rises and broken contracts
Importers of consumer items from sports kit to toys cite ‘huge impact’ on business
Covid has triggered rampant price growth but global attitudes to trade will be key in long term
The disruption adds to arguments for reducing dependence on lengthy supply chains
Soaring prices fuelled by shortage of containers and recovery in consumer demand
Collapse of west coast port project deals blow to hopes of an export-driven recovery
Traders bypass traditional UK ‘land bridge’ route to continent to avoid potential snarl-ups at British ports
Yard that built the boat the public wanted to call Boaty McBoatface had to be rescued by shareholders
Congestion, bribery and storage costs add to problems for importers in Africa’s largest economy
The idea of nuclear-powered vessels is once again under serious consideration
Push to attract more vessels to sail under British flag with reforms to tonnage tax
Container ships queue to enter world’s busiest ports as backlogs and delays mount
Japanese carmaker considers importing components by air after ships diverted elsewhere in Europe
West African pirate gangs are increasingly taking crew for ransom rather than stealing cargo
Danish group has defied the sceptics, repeatedly raising profits guidance
World’s largest container shipping line benefits from record freight rates
The head of France’s CMA CGM says authorities are concerned a rebound in rates threatens Chinese exports
Data appear to vindicate complaints from users of Britain’s biggest container terminal
Trapped by Covid-19 lockdowns, the plight of thousands of crews is rising, as is the risk of accidents
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