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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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.…
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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…
