Container Market Adjusts Amid Blank Sailings – Week 17 Update
The Baltic Exchange's Week 17 report for 2025 highlights significant developments in the container shipping market, reflecting shifts in demand and operational strategies.
Transpacific Routes...
Sea-Intelligence: Transpacific Blank Sailings Surge Amid Trade Tensions
The transpacific shipping corridor is experiencing a significant uptick in blank sailings, primarily due to ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Sea-Intelligence...
Greek Crew Member Tragically Dies During Disembarkation
A tragic accident has claimed the life of a 47-year-old woman crew member during a disembarkation operation at the port of Patras. The incident...
Emirates Shipping Line Joins World Shipping Council To Drive Industry Growth
The World Shipping Council (WSC) proudly welcomes Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) as its newest member. With over 90% of the world’s liner shipping capacity...
Cancelled Sailings Surge as Global Trade Faces Uncertainty
Transpacific Eastbound Cancellations Set to Dominate in Coming Weeks.
Shipping Reliability Expected to Improve Despite Market Uncertainty.
Tariff Uncertainty Drives Cancellations and Declining...
Iran’s Oil Exports Show Resilience as Freight Markets Strengthen
Iran Leverages Asia and VLCCs to Sustain Oil Flows Amid Sanctions.
Kharg Island Emerges as Vital Hub in Iran’s Sanctions Strategy.
Asian Demand...
UNCTAD Launches New Country-Level Seaborne Trade Data
Global Seaborne Trade Sees Rise of Developing Economies.
Dry Cargo Overtakes Liquid Bulk in Maritime Trade Shift.
New UNCTAD Data Highlights Changing Patterns...
Car Carrier Operators Seek Flexibility Under New US Port Fee Plan
Vehicle Shipping Sector Engages USTR on Revised Port Fee Policy.
US Port Fee Plan Prompts Discussions with Vehicle Carrier Industry.
Military-Ready Vehicle Carriers...
Carriers Navigate New US Port Fees with Strategic Workarounds
Cosco Faces Pressure as US Port Fees Reshape Shipping Routes.
Ocean Alliance Adapts to Changing US Trade Dynamics.
Flexible Fleet Moves Help Carriers...
Tariffs Threaten to Disrupt US Retail Supply Chains Again
Retailers are canceling shipments and halting new orders from China due to steep new tariffs.
A 33% drop in vessel arrivals at the...