Container Charter Market Remains Strong Amid High Demand and Tight Ship Supply
Charter rates continue rising across vessel sizes, driven by high demand and limited ship availability.
Forward-fixing remains common, especially for large and high-spec...
Dry Bulk Market Shows Mixed Trends as Pacific Softens, Atlantic Holds Steady
Capesize activity in the Pacific remains steady, but rising tonnage supply is capping further rate gains.
Atlantic routes show mixed trends, with some...
Canada and Australia Impose Coordinated Sanctions Targeting Russian Fleet Operations
Canada and Australia expand sanctions on Russian-linked vessels and trade, targeting over 260 new ships.
Canada imposes export restrictions on nearly 1,000 items...
New Freightos Index: Israel-Iran Conflict Yet to Hit Shipping
The Israel-Iran conflict raises fears of a potential Strait of Hormuz closure, threatening global oil flows and freight market stability.
Container shipping rates...
VLCC Rates Surge Amid Israel-Iran Tensions
VLCC rates surged over 50% on MEG/East routes, driven by geopolitical tensions and market uncertainty.
Suezmax activity picked up in the West, while...
Strait of Hormuz Tensions Disrupt Global Shipping and Energy Trade
The mid-June 2025 escalation between Israel and Iran has renewed fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global...
HD Hyundai Aims for Eco-Friendly Shipping with Wind-Powered Sail System
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has developed a 30-meter wind sail designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions using wind power.
A land-based...
Alphaliner: Carriers Lock 80% of Capacity into Fixed Sailings
Maritime analytics firm Alphaliner reports a strategic shift in container liner operations: carriers are now committing as much as 80% of their vessel capacity...
Drewry: Intra‑Asia Capacity Surge Puts Pressure on Freight Rates
Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index rose 8% in early June but remains 27% below last year.
Increased vessel capacity across Asian routes is driving...
Turbulent Waters: Middle East Unrest Puts Global Shipping at Risk
Iran-Israel conflict prompts UKMTO to raise maritime threat level to "SIGNIFICANT."
Strait of Hormuz sees notable vessel traffic decline as shipping risks rise.
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[Watch] Towing a Capsized Vessel
Watch the general cargo ship that capsized following a collision with a trawler has been taken under tow in the English Channel.
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