The unrest tearing through the Arab world is kicking the shipping industry right between the bunkers, and coming at the wrong time, too.

In Subic Bay Freeport, just a few kilometers northwest of the Philippine capital Manila, business is booming.

Helping with these costs will top the container line wish list as they sit down with shippers to discuss contracts for the next year.

A side effect of the global financial crisis appears to be a new understanding of each other’s issues.

Radiation leaks will bring trade to a standstill far more effectively than destroyed infrastructure.

Well-heeled passengers on liners calling at Hong Kong’s planned Kai Tak terminal will have some commuting to do before being able to unleash their wallets.

Logistics managers will need some fancy footwork to solve the massive supply problems affecting Japan manufacturers.

The defensive approach to piracy is not working – it is time for a more direct response to this threat to world trade.