Never before has so much container capacity sat idle at sea, stranded outside ports. The obvious culprit is congestion – but a closer look tells a different story.

DVZ International has examined the half-year results of eight leading logistics groups. Overall, the results show climbing EBIT margins alongside increased turnover.

The Adani Group epitomises India’s economic rise. In Mundra, home to the group’s main port, numerous construction projects are under way. The DVZ has analysed satellite images that illustrate the scale and pace of these projects.

The Strait of Hormuz remains the central point of contention in the conflict between the US and Iran. Iran's neighbour Oman is trying to put in place new regulation.