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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Action Plans on maritime facilitation approved in Central American countries
Honduras and El Salvador have each approved an Action Plan aimed at modernizing the facilitation of maritime traffic. The Plans are designed to support…
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The Port of Almería expands its freight connectivity with Algeria through MMC Shipping Line
The ferry Romantika, consigned by Ronco, has carried out occasional trips from Almería to Oran this month, with plans to launch a regular service
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GNV celebrates 10 years of operations in Albania
Over 1.25 Million passengers transported in a decade of connections between Italy and Albania
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“K” LINE takes delivery of LNG-fueled car carrier “TETHYS HIGHWAY” with 6,900-vehicle capacity
A car carrier with a capacity of 6,900 vehicles has been delivered to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) on July 18. The vessel…
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Global maritime coal transport demand falls 6% in the first half of 2025, driven by lower demand from China and advanced economies
According to BIMCO, this slowdown is partly attributed to the increase in electricity generation from renewable energy sources and the decline in steel production
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The International Hong Kong Convention for safe and sustainable ship recycling comes into force after more than 15 years of waiting
According to David Loosley, Secretary-General of BIMCO, “the convention has the potential to change the face of ship recycling, support the circular economy, and…
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Singapore is world’s top maritime centre for 12th consecutive year
Singapore retained its ranking as the world’s top maritime centre, marking the 12th consecutive year it has led the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development…
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Maritime transport emissions rise by 10% in 2024 due to disruption of trade routes
CO₂ emissions reported by maritime transport under the European MRV system—which covers ships of 5,000 GT or more calling at ports in the European…
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Norway and France sign an agreement for the cross-border transport of captured carbon
The governments of France and Norway signed a groundbreaking agreement, on June 23, that will enable the cross-border transportation of captured carbon dioxide (CO2),…
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Axpo completes its first Ship-to-Ship LNG supply operation in Sines
The operation was carried out simultaneously with the loading of the ship, the container vessel MSC Togo
