Trans-Pacific freight rates hit $9,500
Asia-US container rates surge to $9,500 per unit as Middle East conflict and typhoon disruptions tighten capacity
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US Tanker Firms Fight NLRB Ruling on Deck Officers’ Bargaining Rights
OSG and Alaska Tanker Company challenge NLRB’s order to recognise MM&P for 125 licensed deck officers
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Container shipping faces 8.7% demand collapse as Suez returns
Port congestion hides 2.3m TEU of idle capacity that could flood the market when delays ease and Suez routes reopen.
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Sweden Bolsters Ukraine’s War-Torn Waterways With 10 Coast Guard Boats
Ten high-speed vessels will aid demining and rescue operations in Ukraine’s contaminated rivers and Black Sea coastline.
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US cargo theft jumps 5% in Q2 as California hotspot
Overhaul report shows 605 loads stolen in April-June, with Southern California accounting for 37% of all US cases.
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India’s Navy Unveils Deep-Sea Rescue Vessel Nipun—Here’s Why It Matters
The Indian Navy will commission its second indigenous Nistar-class diving support vessel, Nipun, on August 31 in Mumbai.
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Four owners bet big on 26-strong tanker fleet: the Vinga series grows again
A fresh four-ship order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard pushes Furetank’s Vinga series to 26 vessels.
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US Navy to Punish Sailor After Suicide Attempt at Sea: Why His Family
A 19-year-old sailor faces disciplinary action after going overboard during a mental health crisis aboard the USS.
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Suezmax Tankers Gain 660m³ Cargo Space With Single Design Tweak
A sterntubeless shaftline system cuts CAPEX and adds cargo capacity without lengthening the hull.
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EU court to rule on seafarers’ right to refuse dock work
Hague appeal sends ITF’s Non-Seafarers’ Work Clause to Europe’s highest court for clarification on collective.
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Final U.S. Navy Sea Base Joins Fleet: Why This Ship Changes Everything
USS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (ESB-8) marks the sixth and final vessel in the U.S. Navy’s Expeditionary Mobile Base.
