Shipping Containers Fixing the World: A BBC Sounds Feature
Can Shipping Containers Help Solve Climate Change? In a compelling episode titled “Shipping Containers Fixing the World,” BBC Sounds delves into an innovative approach to carbon capture and storage. The programme highlights a UK-based start-up that repurposes shipping containers to store carbon dioxide extracted directly from the atmosphere. This method presents a novel solution to […]
Intra-Asia Freight Rates Remain Steady Amid Global Shipping Fluctuations
Is the Intra-Asia Shipping Market the Calm in the Global Storm? While global shipping routes experience volatility, the Intra-Asia container freight market showcases remarkable stability. According to Drewry’s latest Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), rates have held steady at $655 per 40-foot container for the fortnight ending 30 May 2025. This consistency suggests a balanced supply […]
Spot Container Freight Rates Skyrocket Amid Tariff Pause
Are We Heading Back to Pandemic-Era Shipping Rates? In a dramatic turn reminiscent of the early pandemic days, spot container freight rates have surged by as much as 30% over the past week. This spike is largely attributed to a rush by shippers to import goods ahead of the expiration of a 90-day tariff reprieve […]
Josco’s $372M Container Gamble: A Bold Move or Maritime Mayhem?
Is Josco’s $372 Million Investment a Strategic Masterstroke or a Risky Overreach? In a world where shipping giants are playing a high-stakes game of maritime Monopoly, China’s state-owned Jiangsu Ocean Shipping Company (Josco) has just made a move that has industry insiders raising their eyebrows—and their glasses. With a whopping $372 million splashed on ten […]
When Ships Take the Scenic Route: NCL Salten’s Unexpected Visit to a Norwegian Garden
How does a 135-meter cargo ship end up in someone’s backyard? In the early hours of 22 May 2025, residents of Byneset, a tranquil peninsula near Trondheim, Norway, were jolted awake—not by an alarm clock, but by the sight of the massive container ship NCL Salten resting uninvited in a local’s garden. The vessel had […]
Steel Tomb at Sea: MSC Container Ship Sinks off Kochi, Leaking Hazardous Cargo
What happens when a 27-year-old cargo ship carrying hazardous materials meets the Arabian Sea? Disaster, diesel, and a dash of déjà vu. In a maritime incident straight from the script of “What Could Possibly Go Wrong?”, the MSC ELSA 3, a Liberian-flagged container ship built back in 1997, sank 38 nautical miles off the coast […]
Navigating the Container Business: Insights from Industry Veterans
What wisdom do seasoned container business owners offer to newcomers? In the dynamic world of shipping and storage, container business owners often emphasize the importance of understanding market demands, maintaining quality standards, and fostering strong customer relationships. The Container Industry Landscape The shipping container industry has evolved beyond mere transportation; it’s now integral to storage […]
Norwegian Man Awakens to Cargo Ship in Garden
Did a cargo ship just park itself in someone’s backyard? Indeed, in a scene that could rival any surrealist painting, a 135-metre container ship, the NCL Salten, made an unscheduled stop in the front garden of a Norwegian resident, Johan Helberg. The vessel ran aground near Byneset, west of Trondheim, narrowly missing Helberg’s home by […]
Living in a Box: The Harsh Reality of Container Housing in Milton Keynes
Is a metal box truly a home, or just a temporary fix with lasting consequences? In the heart of Milton Keynes, a single mother and her son have spent two years in a shipping container, highlighting the stark challenges of emergency housing solutions. When Temporary Becomes Permanent Katie O’Brien and her nine-year-old son were placed […]
Shipping Giants Collide: Textainer Swallows Global Sea Containers for $1.8bn
Are billion-dollar deals in the shipping world the new normal? Apparently so, as investment giant Stonepeak’s container leasing firm, Textainer, is snapping up Global Sea Containers (a.k.a. Seaco) for a cool $1.8 billion. If container shipping had a version of Monopoly, Textainer just placed hotels on every blue square and is about to charge rent […]
