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Panama Canal Rivals Suez in Asiaamerica Trade Shift

The expanded Panama Canal is surpassing the Suez Canal as the preferred route for Asia-America trade. This shift is driven by shipping alliances' route choices, the Panama Canal's inherent advantages, and proactive responses from US East Coast ports. However, smaller ports face challenges, and the shipping industry's centralization intensifies. Competition between the Panama and Suez Canals will persist, requiring shipping companies to be adaptable and embrace change.

01/28/2026 Logistics

Port Alliances Challenge Shipping Giants in Global Trade Shift

Facing the bargaining power of shipping alliances and the risk of route adjustments, global ports are actively adopting strategies such as integration, equity cooperation, and infrastructure upgrades to enhance competitiveness and respond to market changes. Smaller ports need to focus on specialized services and regional cooperation to seek differentiated survival. In the future, the port industry will develop towards accelerated integration, intelligent upgrades, green development, and diversified services.

01/28/2026 Port Encyclopedia

US Port Traffic Drops As China Trade Slows

A Descartes report indicates a significant drop in US port throughput in May, with China's import share hitting a two-year low, primarily due to trade friction and tariff policies. Supply chain diversification is accelerating, posing challenges for West Coast ports while creating opportunities for East Coast ports. Businesses should diversify sourcing strategies. Governments need to uphold a multilateral trading system to mitigate negative impacts and foster stable global trade.

02/04/2026 Logistics

UK Adopts IBAN Standard for Banking Efficiency

This article discusses the structure of the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) in the UK and its significance in international remittances. It explains the components of an IBAN, including the country code, check digits, and basic bank account number, and provides specific examples.

08/18/2025 International Settlement

Barclays Bank UK PLC SWIFTBIC Code Explained

This article provides a detailed overview of the SWIFT/BIC code BUKBGB22 SLD for BARCLAYS BANK UK PLC. It discusses the significance of this code in international remittances and its structural components, while also emphasizing the importance of verifying bank information to ensure the security of funds and the smooth processing of transfers.