KKR Launches US $500 Million Container-Leasing Venture
What just happened in the container-leasing world? US investment giant KKR has officially unveiled a new venture named Galaxy Container Solutions, targeting a US $500 million portfolio of container assets. The business will be backed by credit funds and accounts under KKR’s Asset-Based Finance division and is being positioned to ride the upswing in shipping […]
The Legal Side of Using Shipping Containers on Your Property
Do you need planning permission for a shipping container – or can you just plonk one down in your garden? Planning Permission for Shipping Containers with Containerlift: You’ve found the perfect shipping container. It’s affordable, it fits your site, and you’ve got delivery sorted. But just before you start laying railway sleepers and making space […]
Container Losses Rise Slightly as Global Shipping Routes Shift
The global shipping industry has reported a slight uptick in container losses at sea, marking the first rise since 2021. Analysts attribute the increase to new and altered shipping routes, heavier vessel loads, and more volatile weather conditions across key maritime corridors. What’s Happening? According to recent industry data, roughly 2,800 containers were lost overboard […]
From Containers to Air Routes: Shipping Giant Eyes EasyJet Takeover
Whispers are flying across the transport world that MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company)—a private Swiss shipping conglomerate best known for container shipping and cruise lines—is exploring a takeover or major stake in easyJet, the budget airline. What’s the Deal? What Makes It Interesting (and Risky) Factor Its Pull The Catch Vertical & logistical control Owning an […]
Ceasefire Between Israel & Hamas Could Crank Up Pressure on Container Shipping
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas—if it holds and evolves into a peace framework—is now being viewed as a double-edged sword for container shipping. What’s certain: it has the potential to intensify downward pressure on rates and volumes. How a Ceasefire Shifts the Shipping Landscape 1. Reduced Tonne-Mile Demand With the conflict easing, fewer ships […]
Pakistan Eyes Comeback: Strategic Moves to Regain Indian Ocean Shipping Presence
Earlier this month, Pakistan made a bold play to reassert influence in Indian Ocean trade by acquiring three second-hand tankers for US$193 million. But this isn’t just a fleet upgrade—it’s a signal: Islamabad is determined to reposition itself as a key maritime player in the region. Strategic Context & Motivations Challenges & Strategic Hurdles “Pakistan’s […]
Freight Forwarding 101: What It Is and Why It Matters
Ever wondered who actually makes global trade… work? You click “buy now” on a machine part made in Taiwan, and six weeks later it’s turning up on your doorstep in the UK. You didn’t speak to a shipping line, book a customs broker, or negotiate with port security. So how did it happen? Freight forwarders, […]
U.S. Container Imports Slump 8.4% in September as Trump Tariffs Bite
In September 2025, U.S. imports of containerised goods plunged 8.4% year-on-year, with a particularly sharp 22.9% drop in goods arriving from China. The fallout is widely seen as a direct consequence of President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff agenda. Ports across America still handled 2.31 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units)—the third-highest September volume ever recorded—but that […]
Rapid Relief at Scale: Conexwest Launches Disaster-Response Container Delivery Service
In a bold move to transform disaster relief logistics, Conexwest has rolled out a dedicated delivery service for modified shipping containers, engineered to function as emergency shelters, clinics and supply hubs. These units are primed for deployment to governments and humanitarian agencies needing turnkey infrastructure in crisis zones. What It Is & How It Works […]
30,000 Illegal Vapes Found Hidden in Shipping Container During Major Warrington Raid
A Shocking Discovery Inside a Seemingly Ordinary Container Authorities have seized 30,000 illegal vapes, alongside 28,840 counterfeit cigarettes and 22.65kg of smuggled tobacco, during a coordinated raid in Warrington. The bust—worth an estimated £38,000—was the result of a joint operation targeting organised crime’s grip on the illicit vape trade. The operation involved Cheshire Police, Trading […]
