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Red Sea traffic struggling to gain traction
Red Sea traffic stalled in December as security uncertainty, shifting market forces and attractive Cape‑route economics kept most operators from returning despite a lull in Houthi attacks. A handful of carriers have begun cautiously testing the waters, but volatile regional politics and elevated costs continue to slow any meaningful rebound
Putting people at the heart of crewing
90POE chief customer experience officer Richard Newham explains why human-centred maritime operations are still essential
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China ramps up imports of US soyabeans, boosting bulker demand
Who knows how long the trade détente between America and China will last, but for now, it is positive for dry bulk demand, hiking US soyabean cargoes at a time of the year when they’re normally winding down
Political pressure builds in Europe to tackle stateless shadow tankers
The UK government appears to be emboldened by its recent role in the US seizure of Marinera, but legal guidance on boarding stateless ships has not changed and it remains a question of political will and resource, rather than legal nuance
What to look out for in 2026
Lloyd’s List editor-in-chief Richard Meade and APAC editor Cichen Shen point out the key issues to watch as shipping enters one of its most turbulent years yet
Annual Outlook 2026
The disruptive forces that have allowed shipping markets to defy economic gravity thus far are not going to last forever. Click here to view the full report
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