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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Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement Takes Delivery of First Methanol Dual-Fuel Bulk Carrier
BSM expects delivery of an additional methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier in March 2026.
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UECC expands fleet with fresh order for eco-friendly PCTC newbuild pair at Chinese yard
Latest order takes tally of newbuilds to four under construction at China Merchants Jinling yard.
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Grimaldi takes delivery of the Grande Michigan
With a transport capacity of 9,000 CEU and halved fuel consumption, the Italian shipping group’s eighth ammonia-ready car carrier is ready for her maiden…
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Another Record Year for Dry Bulk Flows in 2025
First quarter dry bulk flows totalled 1.32 billion metric tons, down 1.7% year-over-year, reflecting softer demand in several major commodities early in the year.
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Bayelsa Ministry Receives New 38-Seater Passenger Ferry
A brief announcement indicates the acquisition of a modern small-capacity vessel intended for passenger use, signaling ongoing efforts to strengthen waterborne mobility and basic…
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CHR Group Uruguay, a pillar of national logistics and a benchmark for multimodality in Latin America
Beyond volumes and record figures, CHR Group Uruguay’s differentiating value lies in its structural impact on the country: the generation of qualified employment, modernization…
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Mapping 2025’s Leading Container Carriers and Market Power
MasContainer highlights a feature mapping leading shipping lines in 2025, emphasizing global capacity and market power. The post directs readers to the original source…
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French Frigates Seize $142 Million in Arabian Sea
Two French Navy frigates, operating under Saudi-led Combined Task Force 150, intercepted illicit drugs from multiple vessels in the Arabian Sea, with authorities valuing…
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New Maritime Laws Reshape Trade and Logistics in Latin America
A regional overview points to regulatory shifts with potential implications for ports, carriers and supply chains, as stakeholders assess timelines, compliance demands and operational…
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DFDS extends space charter agreement with CLdN
DFDS and CLdN have agreed to extend their space charter agreement on the Zeebrugge-Gothenburg route for an additional five years, while increasing freight capacity.…
