James Baker
Container Shipping Editor
James has been working as a business journalist for more than 25 years in his native New Zealand and the UK which he now calls home.
He is currently Container Shipping Editor for Lloyd’s List, covering container carriers, terminals, shippers and regulation, having been a specialist reporter and editor for Informa during the past two decades.
Outside of containerships, James also has an interest in smaller vessels, and is a member of the Wafi Yacht Club.
Latest From James Baker
Transpacific contract rates win lift from higher spot market
Spot rates may have fallen back from the peaks, but carriers have prevented them falling below Red Sea-crisis levels. That has helped them secure higher rates in this year’s transpacific contract negotiations
Falling freight rates could benefit logistics operators
Swiss logistics operator Kuhne+Nagel is focusing on reducing its unit costs as demand stagnates. But high-margin customers are still profitable even if overcapacity drives down rates
Shippers balk at cost of low-emission products
There have been some high-profile early adopters of low-emission shipping. But for most shippers, profitability is still more important than sustainability
Data sharing offers scope for just-in-time arrivals
Terminal scheduling planner Portchain has signed up ONE as its second top 10 carrier. Alignment between carriers and terminals can improve schedules and efficiency
Gulf crisis yet to affect container spot rates
The Middle East Gulf remains open for shipping, despite the seizure of MSC Aries. But any further escalation could have a significant impact on freight rates
WSC sets out its European policy priorities
The European Union will launch its new five-year legislative programme this year. Container line shipping is already getting its policy requests in