Alexandros Itimoudis
Trade talks in London: Strategic reset or tactical delay?
The upcoming round of negotiations in London, framed as part of the China–US Economic and Trade Mechanism, reflects a moment of tactical détente, rather...
Georgia Ports welcomes new tugs to enhance operations at Port of Brunswick
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has announced the arrival of a new tugboat, the Shiney V. Moran, at the Port of Brunswick.
Operated by Moran Towing...
Iran and Uzbekistan sign agreement for Shahid Rajaee port development
Iran and Uzbekistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing shipping and logistics cooperation, opening the door for Uzbek private sector...
MSC announces freight rates from Far East to North Europe, Mediterranean and Black Sea
MSC has announced updated freight rates effective from 15 June 2025 until further notice, but no later than 30 June 2025.
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Baltic Hub inaugurates T3 Terminal
Baltic Hub has officially opened its new T3 terminal in Gdańsk, marking a major advancement in Poland’s maritime infrastructure and further solidifying the country’s...
Port of Long Beach appoints new managing director of engineering services
The Port of Long Beach has appointed Suzanne Plezia, P.E., as its new Managing Director of Engineering Services, succeeding Sean Gamette, P.E., who announced...
DP World and J.P. Morgan launch partnership
DP World Trade Finance has joined forces with J.P. Morgan to enhance access to working capital across emerging markets, addressing the persistent global trade...
Red Sea shipping traffic rebounds as Houthis limit targets
Red Sea maritime traffic has increased by 60% to approximately 36–37 vessels per day since August 2024, as Reuters reported.
However, it still falls short...
China to counterbalance Panama setback through South America projects
As geopolitical tensions deepen and shipping lanes become politicized battlegrounds, China is recalibrating its approach to the Western Hemisphere.
The recent retreat of CK Hutchison...
Capesize S&P activity drops around 48%
Written by Rebecca Galanopoulos, Senior Content Analyst at Veson Nautical
Using VesselsValue Timeseries, we examine how historical orderbook trends have influenced time charter rates and...
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The sustained growth of Mediterranean port traffic, driven by increased Asia-Europe trade and the Red Sea crisis, presents a dynamic landscape for global shipping.
Assuming...
Thessaloniki port Revival: Balkan gateway reawakens
For decades, Thessaloniki was a port with strategic promise but structural limitations, ideally located at the crossroads of Europe and the Balkans, yet constrained...
Vigor Marine Group’s consolidation signals US push to counter China’s shipbuilding dominance
In a bold move to strengthen America’s maritime capabilities, five leading US ship repair and marine service providers have united under a single banner.
This...