container-shipping

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Container ship at sea, representing maritime logistics and vessel innovation.

Bureau Veritas, CMA CGM, SDARI Launch JDP for Assisted Container Vessel

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, CMA CGM, and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute have initiated a Joint Development Project to explore an assisted container vessel concept, focusing on advanced decision-support systems.

4 Sept 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Maritime Logistics

Lloyd's Register Introduces RouteFlex for Container Stowage

Lloyd's Register has launched a new application, RouteFlex, designed to offer container operators enhanced stowage flexibility and cargo capacity by integrating weather-dependent factors into voyage optimization.

3 Sept 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

A large container ship with wind-propulsion technology installed on its deck.

Marine Transportation

Maersk Selects Anemoi Rotor Sails for Container Vessel

A.P. Moller – Maersk has chosen Anemoi Marine Technologies to install its Rotor Sail system on an 8,700 TEU container vessel, marking a significant step in improving vessel efficiency and reducing emissions.

3 Sept 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Containers stacked at a busy port terminal with cranes and ships in the background

Ports

Port of Gothenburg Reports Record Container Volumes in H1 2026

The Port of Gothenburg experienced robust cargo flows in the first half of 2026, with container handling reaching record levels and other segments showing positive growth, according to its latest volume report.

31 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Chartering

New ConTex Container Ship Time Charter Index Rises to 1,629 Points

The New ConTex container ship time charter assessment index continued its upward trajectory, recording a gain of 7 points to reach 1,629 points, according to the latest assessment.

29 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Container ship at sea with containers stacked on deck

Maritime Logistics

Report Urges Upstream Fire Prevention in Container Shipping

A new report suggests the container shipping industry should implement fire prevention measures earlier in the supply chain, focusing on identifying dangerous cargo risks during the booking process.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Container ship sailing on the ocean, laden with cargo containers.

Freight

Chinese Container Liners Anticipate Profit Surge Amid Rate Hikes

Chinese container shipping companies are expected to see a substantial increase in earnings, aligning with trends observed among their regional and international counterparts, as freight rates reach a two-year peak.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read