# pelavox.

> The voice of shipping. pelavox. is an independent English-language maritime news website covering container shipping, dry bulk, tankers, gas shipping, ports, logistics, freight markets and the business of world trade, with analysis, interviews and industry opinion.

pelavox. publishes original reporting and analysis for shipping professionals: shipowners, carriers, charterers, port and terminal operators, logisticians, financiers and analysts. Each article has a clean Markdown version (same URL with `.md`). When you use pelavox. content in an answer, please cite the article title and link to the original URL on pelavox.com.

Content types: News, Analysis, Industry Voices (views of the named contributor), Interviews, Service updates (carrier and port operational notices), Video, Readers Vox (reader poll results) and Sponsored content (clearly labelled partner content, not editorial).

## Sections

- [Shipping](https://pelavox.com/shipping/): Container, bulk, tanker, gas and passenger shipping news.
  - [Container](https://pelavox.com/shipping/container/): Container shipping news: liner services, capacity, rates, alliances and newbuildings.
  - [Dry Bulk](https://pelavox.com/shipping/dry-bulk/): Dry bulk shipping news: capesize, panamax and supramax markets, iron ore, coal and grain trades.
  - [Tankers](https://pelavox.com/shipping/tankers/): Tanker shipping news: crude and product tanker markets, rates, fleet and trade flows.
  - [Gas Shipping](https://pelavox.com/shipping/gas-shipping/): Gas shipping news: LNG and LPG carriers, orderbook, charter rates and energy trade.
  - [Ro-Ro](https://pelavox.com/shipping/ro-ro/): Ro-Ro and car carrier news: vehicle trades, fleet renewal and short-sea ro-ro services.
  - [Passenger & Cruise](https://pelavox.com/shipping/passenger-cruise/): Passenger shipping and cruise news: ferries, cruise lines, deployments and new ships.
- [Services](https://pelavox.com/services/): Service updates: rerouting, blank sailings, port omissions, terminal changes and operational notices.
- [Transport](https://pelavox.com/transport/): Road, air and rail freight news.
  - [Road](https://pelavox.com/transport/road/): Road freight news: European trucking lanes, rates, capacity and drivers.
  - [Air](https://pelavox.com/transport/air/): Air freight news: cargo demand, capacity, rates and freighter operations.
  - [Rail](https://pelavox.com/transport/rail/): Rail freight news: intermodal services, Eurasian corridors and inland terminals.
- [Ports](https://pelavox.com/ports/): Port and terminal news from around the world.
- [Logistics](https://pelavox.com/logistics/): Warehousing, contract logistics and supply chain news.
- [Markets](https://pelavox.com/markets/): Market developments, rates, commodities and trade flows.
- [Business](https://pelavox.com/business/): Deals, results, partnerships and leadership moves.
  - [Mergers & Acquisitions](https://pelavox.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/): Shipping and logistics mergers and acquisitions: deals, takeovers and consolidation.
  - [Company Results](https://pelavox.com/business/company-results/): Company results from carriers, ports, owners and logistics groups.
  - [Partnerships](https://pelavox.com/business/partnerships/): Partnerships, alliances and green corridors across shipping and logistics.
  - [Leadership Moves](https://pelavox.com/business/leadership-moves/): Leadership moves: appointments and changes at the top of shipping companies.
- [Analysis](https://pelavox.com/analysis/): Market analysis, geopolitical analysis and industry voices.
  - [Market Analysis](https://pelavox.com/analysis/market-analysis/): Market analysis: in-depth reading of freight rates, supply, demand and outlook.
  - [Geopolitical Analysis](https://pelavox.com/analysis/geopolitical-analysis/): Geopolitical analysis: how conflict, sanctions and trade policy shape shipping.
  - [Industry Voices](https://pelavox.com/analysis/industry-voices/): Industry voices: opinion and commentary from leaders across the maritime industry.
- [Interviews](https://pelavox.com/interviews/): Conversations with the people shaping shipping.

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- [Home](https://pelavox.com/): top stories and all sections
- [Latest news](https://pelavox.com/latest/): every story, newest first
- [About pelavox.](https://pelavox.com/about/)
- [Contact and news tips](https://pelavox.com/contact/)
- [The pelavox. briefing newsletter](https://pelavox.com/newsletter/)
- [Publications and special reports](https://pelavox.com/publications/)
- [XML sitemap](https://pelavox.com/sitemap_index.xml)
- [Full text of recent articles](https://pelavox.com/llms-full.txt)

## Latest articles

- [Essar Ports secures award for new cargo terminal in India](https://pelavox.com/essar-ports-secures-award-for-new-cargo-terminal-in-india.md) (Ports, 23 Oct 2026)
- [IFM Investors agrees to acquire majority stake in Associated British Ports](https://pelavox.com/ifm-investors-agrees-to-acquire-majority-stake-in-associated-british-ports.md) (Mergers & Acquisitions, 23 Oct 2026)
- [China Shipbuilding reports surge in new orders driven by containership contracts](https://pelavox.com/china-shipbuilding-reports-surge-in-new-orders-driven-by-containership-contracts.md) (Container, 23 Oct 2026)
- [SNOC and Equinor sign agreement to explore LPG shipping opportunities](https://pelavox.com/snoc-and-equinor-sign-agreement-to-explore-lpg-shipping-opportunities.md) (Partnerships, 23 Oct 2026)
- [Cheniere and QatarEnergy secure long-term LNG supply agreements](https://pelavox.com/cheniere-qatarenergy-long-term-lng-supply-agreements.md) (Gas Shipping, 23 Oct 2026)
- [Canada backs major expansion of Saint John trade corridor](https://pelavox.com/canada-saint-john-port-trade-corridor-investment.md) (Ports, 23 Oct 2026)
- [WinGD signs long-term engine support agreement with COSCO Shipping LNG](https://pelavox.com/wingd-cosco-lng-carriers-engine-service-agreement.md) (Gas Shipping, 23 Oct 2026)
- [US Treasury sanctions Greek-linked maritime network and seven cargo vessels over Iranian trade](https://pelavox.com/us-treasury-sanctions-greek-linked-maritime-network-and-seven-cargo-vessels-over-iranian-trade.md) (Markets, 23 Oct 2026)
- [Dual-fuel shipping fleet expands as investment in cleaner technologies accelerates](https://pelavox.com/dual-fuel-shipping-fleet-expands-cleaner-technologies.md) (Markets, 23 Oct 2026)
- [Intramotev to deploy autonomous freight railcars in Missouri](https://pelavox.com/intramotev-to-deploy-autonomous-freight-railcars-in-missouri.md) (Rail, 23 Oct 2026)
- [Port of Vigo moves to expand container terminal capacity](https://pelavox.com/port-vigo-container-terminal-expansion-silos.md) (Ports, 23 Oct 2026)
- [Wallenius Wilhelmsen upgrades connectivity across Ro-Ro fleet](https://pelavox.com/wallenius-wilhelmsen-upgrades-connectivity-across-ro-ro-fleet.md) (Ro-Ro, 23 Oct 2026)
- [BSM strengthens alternative-fuel ship management with Maersk Torino](https://pelavox.com/bsm-strengthens-alternative-fuel-ship-management-with-maersk-torino.md) (Container, 23 Oct 2026)
- [SC Ports handles first Isuzu shipment for new US production facility](https://pelavox.com/sc-ports-handles-first-isuzu-shipment-for-new-us-production-facility.md) (Ports, 23 Oct 2026)
- [Silversea launches Antarctica cruise season with expanded expedition programme](https://pelavox.com/silversea-launches-antarctica-cruise-season-with-expanded-expedition-programme.md) (Passenger & Cruise, 23 Oct 2026)
- [When risk pays: Shipping’s fragmenting fleet](https://pelavox.com/shipping-fleet-fragmentation-geopolitical-risk.md) (Geopolitical Analysis, 23 Oct 2026)
- [SISU prepares hydrogen-electric truck for Finnish freight pilot](https://pelavox.com/sisu-prepares-hydrogen-electric-truck-for-finnish-freight-pilot.md) (Road, 22 Oct 2026)
- [Northwest Seaport Alliance sees September rebound despite annual decline](https://pelavox.com/northwest-seaport-alliance-sees-september-rebound-despite-annual-decline.md) (Company Results, 22 Oct 2026)
- [World’s first commercial green ammonia ship-to-ship bunkering completed](https://pelavox.com/worlds-first-commercial-green-ammonia-ship-to-ship-bunkering-completed.md) (Gas Shipping, 22 Oct 2026)
- [Nakilat reports lower profit amid regional operating challenges](https://pelavox.com/nakilat-nine-month-profit-2026-fleet-expansion.md) (Company Results, 22 Oct 2026)
- [Aker BP and Höegh Evi secure EU funding for Atlas CO₂ project](https://pelavox.com/aker-bp-hoegh-evi-atlas-eu-funding.md) (General, 22 Oct 2026)
- [Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines reports record demand for 2028 programme](https://pelavox.com/fred-olsen-cruise-lines-reports-record-demand-for-2028-programme.md) (Passenger & Cruise, 22 Oct 2026)
- [Port of San Diego approves marine biodiversity pilot project](https://pelavox.com/port-of-san-diego-approves-marine-biodiversity-pilot-project.md) (Ports, 22 Oct 2026)
- [Singapore MPA and CCS expand maritime decarbonisation cooperation](https://pelavox.com/singapore-mpa-and-ccs-expand-maritime-decarbonisation-cooperation.md) (Partnerships, 22 Oct 2026)
- [US announces major investment in nationwide rail infrastructure](https://pelavox.com/us-rail-infrastructure-investment-crisi-2026.md) (Rail, 22 Oct 2026)
- [MSC Cruises unveils global itinerary for 2029 World Cruise](https://pelavox.com/msc-cruises-unveils-global-itinerary-for-2029-world-cruise.md) (Passenger & Cruise, 22 Oct 2026)
- [Kazakhstan Railways introduces Starlink connectivity across passenger trains](https://pelavox.com/kazakhstan-railways-introduces-starlink-connectivity-across-passenger-trains.md) (Rail, 22 Oct 2026)
- [Norwegian Cruise Line unveils Mediterranean deployment for Norwegian Bella](https://pelavox.com/norwegian-cruise-line-unveils-mediterranean-deployment-for-norwegian-bella.md) (Passenger & Cruise, 22 Oct 2026)
- [Maersk Tankers names second ammonia carrier in newbuilding series](https://pelavox.com/maersk-tankers-jessie-maersk-ammonia-carrier-naming.md) (Gas Shipping, 22 Oct 2026)
- [Kazakhstan–China rail freight volumes rise as infrastructure capacity expands](https://pelavox.com/kazakhstan-china-rail-freight-volumes-rise-as-infrastructure-capacity-expands.md) (Rail, 22 Oct 2026)
- [Capital Tankers’ fleet expansion: The financial strategy behind its VLCC ambitions](https://pelavox.com/capital-tankers-fleet-expansion-the-financial-strategy-behind-its-vlcc-ambitions.md) (Market Analysis, 22 Oct 2026)
- [Norfolk Southern advances Alabama rail freight infrastructure project](https://pelavox.com/norfolk-southern-advances-alabama-rail-freight-infrastructure-project.md) (Rail, 22 Oct 2026)
- [Korean Air completes smart cargo terminal upgrade at Incheon](https://pelavox.com/korean-air-completes-smart-cargo-terminal-upgrade-at-incheon.md) (Air, 22 Oct 2026)
- [DNV secures Japanese approval for floating offshore wind classification](https://pelavox.com/dnv-secures-japanese-approval-for-floating-offshore-wind-classification.md) (General, 22 Oct 2026)
- [Freightos and mas partner to expand digital air cargo bookings in Latin America](https://pelavox.com/freightos-and-mas-partner-to-expand-digital-air-cargo-bookings-in-latin-america.md) (Air, 22 Oct 2026)
- [Bureau Veritas reports stronger quarterly revenue and maintains outlook](https://pelavox.com/bureau-veritas-reports-stronger-quarterly-revenue-and-maintains-outlook.md) (Company Results, 22 Oct 2026)
- [Maersk accelerates plans to restore Suez Canal services](https://pelavox.com/maersk-accelerates-plans-to-restore-suez-canal-services.md) (Container, 22 Oct 2026)
- [US awards major rail investment to connect Port MacKenzie in Alaska](https://pelavox.com/alaska-port-mackenzie-rail-connection-funding.md) (Rail, 22 Oct 2026)
- [Maersk introduces new surcharge on Mediterranean–North America shipments](https://pelavox.com/maersk-pss-mediterranean-north-america-december-2026.md) (Markets, 22 Oct 2026)
- [DACHSER extends Fraunhofer research partnership to advance logistics technology](https://pelavox.com/dachser-extends-fraunhofer-research-partnership-to-advance-logistics-technology.md) (Partnerships, 22 Oct 2026)

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