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Air Cargo Tonnages Rebound 26% as 2026 Supply Chains Wake Up

January 12, 2026 at 5:37 am | Uncategorized | No comment

The air freight market has entered 2026 with an aggressive “V-shaped” recovery. Following the traditional year-end dip, global air cargo tonnages surged by 26% in the first full week of January. This rebound is particularly concentrated in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East corridors, where the shift from ocean to air—driven by “just-in-time” inventory requirements—remains a […]

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8.29 Million TEUs: Colombo Port Sets Historic Annual Record for 2025

January 8, 2026 at 5:36 am | Uncategorized | No comment

The final audited figures for 2025 are in, and the Port of Colombo has shattered all previous records by handling a staggering 8,291,178 TEUs. This represents an all-time high in the port’s history, cementing its status as the premier maritime hub in South Asia. The growth was bolstered by a 7% year-on-year increase, driven largely […]

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Colombo East Container Terminal (ECT) Enters Phase III Operations

January 5, 2026 at 5:33 am | Uncategorized | No comment

The Port of Colombo has inaugurated the first full business week of 2026 with a massive leap in operational capacity. Phase III of the East Container Terminal (ECT) officially commenced operations today, a milestone that effectively redefines Sri Lanka’s role as the “Towering Tree” of Indian Ocean logistics. This new phase introduces an additional 600 […]

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The CBAM Reality: EU Carbon Border Tax Enters Full Operation Today

January 2, 2026 at 8:23 am | Uncategorized | No comment

Today, January 2, 2026, marks the first full business day under the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in its definitive operational phase. While 2025 was a year of reporting and preparation, the “Modern Canvas” of trade now requires actual financial accountability for carbon-intensive imports into the European Union. Covering five primary industries—steel, cement, aluminum, […]

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Colombo Port City Transitions to Operational Hub as 2026 Trade Commences

January 2, 2026 at 8:19 am | Uncategorized | No comment

On this second day of 2026, the Colombo Port City stands as a testament to Sri Lanka’s long-term infrastructure ambition, officially transitioning from a construction-heavy phase into a fully operational commercial zone. Following the successful commissioning of integrated utility grids in late 2025, the zone now hosts 146 registered enterprises across financial services, IT, and […]

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Duty-Free Horizons: Australia Scraps All Tariffs on Indian Exports Today

January 1, 2026 at 8:20 am | Uncategorized | No comment

The “Towering Tree” of Indo-Pacific trade has grown significantly stronger today, January 1, 2026. Following the third anniversary of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), Australia has officially removed all remaining tariffs on Indian exports. This milestone marks a total liberalization of trade between the two nations, providing duty-free access for over 92% […]

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The 2026 Regulatory Pivot: EU ETS Reaches 100% Compliance for Global Shipping

January 1, 2026 at 8:17 am | Uncategorized | No comment

As of today, January 1, 2026, the global shipping industry enters a new era of environmental accountability. The European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) has officially transitioned to its final phase, now requiring carriers to cover 100% of their verified emissions for all voyages touching European ports—up from the 70% requirement in 2025. This […]

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Intra-Asia Freight Markets Close 2025 at 6-Month Peak

December 31, 2025 at 8:11 am | Uncategorized | No comment

The final week of December saw a definitive shift in regional pricing dynamics as the Drewry Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) climbed to $716 per 40ft container. While this represents a modest 1% increase in the latter half of the month, it marks the highest pricing level seen in the region since mid-summer. This trend is […]

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Colombo Port Shatters Records with 8.2 Million TEU Milestone in 2025

December 31, 2025 at 8:10 am | Uncategorized | No comment

As the sun sets on 2025, the Port of Colombo has officially solidified its status as the “Towering Tree” of South Asian maritime trade, recording a historic throughput of 8.2 million TEUs. This achievement represents a robust 7.1% year-on-year growth, a feat driven by a unique combination of surging transshipment volumes and a significant 13.9% […]

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Navigating the ‘Year of Tariff Consequences’: The 2026 Trade Forecast

December 30, 2025 at 8:16 am | Uncategorized | No comment

If 2025 was defined by “front-loading” and anticipation, 2026 is being forecast by economists as the “Year of Tariff Consequences.” The global merchandise trade demonstrated surprising resilience throughout 2025, but the final data of December indicates a cooling trend that cannot be ignored. Inbound container volumes to the United States saw a notable decrease of […]

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