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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Brittany Ferries launches hybrid Saint-Malo on Bilbao route
The company has introduced a hybrid vessel, Saint-Malo, to serve the Bilbao route, marking a step toward lower-emission ferry operations. Key operational details and…
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Ghana Navy Arrests Ten Nigerian Stowaways
Officials detained ten individuals identified as Nigerian nationals on 31 October 2025, underscoring persistent stowaway risks in West African shipping and the continued need…
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Chinese container ship reaches UK via Arctic in record time
Istanbul Bridge links Ningbo‑Zhoushan and Felixstowe via the Northern Sea Route in 20 days, signaling faster Asia–Europe options as China deepens Arctic engagement and…
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Russia and China to Develop and Commercialize Northern Sea Route
Signed in Harbin by Rosatom’s Alexey Likhachev and China’s Transport Minister Liu Wei, the agreement sets a joint path for Beijing and Moscow to…
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IAPH Criticizes Delay on IMO Net Zero Framework Decision
Ports association warns that MEPC’s extraordinary session postponement stalls adoption of a uniform framework for fuels and pricing, risking fragmented regulations and undermining investment…
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DP World launches Jebel Ali–Berbera shipping route
The logistics company has introduced a new strategic route linking Jebel Ali and Berbera, a development noted by Maritimafrica that underscores evolving network choices…
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China’s Sanctions on Hanwha Threaten South Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding …
Seoul officials say China’s sanctions on U.S.-linked Hanwha Ocean units could disrupt Chinese equipment and material flows, complicating Washington-Seoul shipbuilding plans with supply uncertainty…
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Inclusion Remains Central to Shipping’s Future Progress
Shipping has long spanned cultures and languages. Placing inclusion at the center of everyday practice aligns with that reality and strengthens teamwork, clarity, and…
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Tinubu Meets IMO Chief, Reaffirms Maritime Development Drive
After receiving the IMO’s top official in audience, the president underscored his administration’s commitment to advancing the maritime sector, signaling continuity and engagement with…
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Ship Recycling Market Grapples With Global Disconnect
Divergent signals across equities, trade, freight references, and currency pairs highlight mounting uncertainty, leaving demolition decisions caught between conflicting cues over the last couple…
