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Covid pandemic wiped 24.6 million TEUs off container market growth

"Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the global container market grew only 1.5% from 171 million TEU in 2019 to 173.5 million TEU in 2023. Without...

Escalating Middle East tensions trigger projected surge in war risk premiums and freight rates

In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran's capture of the MSC Aries, a container ship linked to Israel, has reverberated...

Due diligence needed for maritime tech adoption to minimize risk with digital transformation

Rapid technological change, complex regulation and competitive pressures are driving digital transformation in the shipping industry. But navigating a confusing software landscape can be difficult...

EU tanker import tonne mile demand up 12% as ships avoid Red Sea area

“In 2023, sanctions on Russian oil exports by the EU caused a major shift in tanker trades and a 10% increase in average sailing...

Singapore’s EU ETS liabilities of €330 million can accelerate green shipping initiatives

Singapore-registered vessels will be required to contribute a significant €330 million (US$355 million)m share of Asian shipping’s total emissions liabilities under the EU ETS,...

Veson Shipping Market Outlook: Chinese economy’s recovery, elevated interest rates and ongoing political tensions add to an atmosphere of uncertainty

Veson Nautical, which delivers maritime freight management solutions, said there are several elements of unpredictability affecting the shipping market forecasts for the second quarter...

Baltimore bridge collapse has not triggered rate increase

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has caused supply chain disruption on the US East Coast but, so far, it...

Container traders anticipate rise in disruptions and increase in container prices in the Wake of Baltimore Bridge Collision

In the aftermath of the Baltimore Bridge collision, supply chain professionals are anticipating price hikes, as indicated by a significant rise in sentiment for...

Demand shocks drive ship recycling to lowest level in 20 years

Over the past eight quarters, ship recycling of bulkers, tankers and container ships has dropped to the lowest level in 20 years. A combination of...

Baltimore rerouting not impacting broader ocean operations or rates so far: Freightos Analysis

Salvage crews have already started working to clear the wreckage from last week’s bridge collapse in Baltimore. Despite this task’s complexity and obstacles in the way, the...

China’s container trade faces hold-offs due to supply-demand imbalance

Container xChange has released its latest China market update, shedding light on the current container price trends in China. Despite expectations of price drops post-Chinese New Year,...

Ocean rates keep sliding, but some rebound for air: Freightos analysis

In the latest development in the Red Sea crisis, Houthis recently announced threats to expand their attacks to Indian Ocean traffic, aimed at disrupting vessel...

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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...

CMA CGM applies new surcharge from Far East to West Africa

French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced a peak season surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, China and Hong Kong &...

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...

PIL christens new 8,200 TEU boxship

Pacific International Lines (PIL) named its latest 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Ocean, at the PSA Terminal in Singapore. The vessel was named...

Singapore authorities away grounded container barge

Authorities in Singapore have towed away a container barge that ran aground off the resort island of Sentosa this morning (6 June). ...
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