The Shanghai International Shipping Institute’s (SISI) most recent second quarter Global Port Development Report showed the effect of some the current trade and economic issues on the global sea freight market.

Container shipping was relying on a recovery in trade this year to help soak up overcapacity. But two new reports show the rate of growth is actually slowing.

Four Chinese ports led by Shanghai will request vessels to switch to fuel with no more than 0.5% sulphur content from October 1, 2018.