by Matt Miller May 08, 2017
Renewables spur breakbulk transport
Renewables is a sector on the rise and the demand for specialized logistics providers is booming.
Ship finance in the wake of Hanjin bankruptcy
Overcapacity continues to eat away at global shipping and that spells billions of dollars in non-performing loans. The Hanjin bankruptcy supplied ample evidence of what happens when banks finally pull the plug.
The anatomy of a bankruptcy
The Hanjin bankruptcy shook the shipping world like no other. While it might not have directly been responsible for the realignment in ocean carrier alliances, it was certainly on every shipping executive’s mind, a reminder of what could go wrong. Matt Miller examines the anatomy of the Hanjin bankruptcy and the wide legacy it leaves.
Houston banking on large-scale projects
While the Port of Houston is banking on large-scale projects that deepen channels, and add post-Panamex cranes to help it secure more container traffic post-Panama Canal expansion, the Gulf’s largest port hasn’t turned its back on breakbulk and project cargo. Here, though, the results are mixed.
Business and trade in the Gulf ports looks promising, but with a few caveats
At first blush, the prospect of sunny days for Gulf business and trade seem assured but as Matt Miller writes, there are a few dark clouds on the horizon that could dampen those forecasts.
How cocoa got boxed in…what the future might hold
Cocoa was once a major minor-bulk commodity. Now it is largely a container business. Are there any prospects for a reverse of this trend?
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