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US indicts China’s container makers for global price-fixing conspiracy
US prosecutors allege four Chinese container makers exploited pandemic supply chain chaos by secretly capping production and doubling prices, boosting profits nearly one hundredfold
Global container lines have over 40 boxships still marooned by Hormuz fallout
The disruption has extended to boxship tonnage providers, as around one third of all containerships stuck in Middle East Gulf are chartered vessels
Hormuz traffic edges higher after lull
Traffic through Hormuz increased significantly last week as Iran-linked trade surged, despite the US blockade
The week in newbuildings: Ordering slows but high-value vessels continue to be signed
Orders for 22 vessels were confirmed in the past week in the boxship, gas and crude oil tanker sectors
The Week in Charts: Two India-bound LPG carriers exit Hormuz as BRICS gathers in New Delhi | Greek fleet adapts to conflict‑shaped routes and shifting global demand
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Box rates up double digits on strong demand and fuel surcharges
Container lines need higher freight rates to cover massive fuel bills stemming from the Hormuz crisis. The lines are having some success — spot rates rose sharply this week
Greek fleet adapts to conflict‑shaped routes and shifting global demand
Greek‑controlled tonnage expanded its reach in 2025, navigating conflict‑driven rerouteing and volatile Middle East conditions while capitalising on longer‑haul trades and emerging markets from Syria to Iran
Demand rebound and Hormuz gridlock fuel container rate hikes
Freight rates are climbing but Hapag-Lloyd says the Hormuz crisis won’t be a repeat of coronavirus-era windfalls
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Middle East port update: Wednesday, May 20
In United Arab Emirates, Jebel Ali, Hamriyah and Sharjah port operations are normal
Middle East port update: Tuesday, May 19
Automatic Identification System should be switched on as normal at Ras Laffan Terminal
Middle East port update: Monday, May 18
In UAE, Fujairah and Khor Fakkan all port activities and business operations are proceeding effectively and without disruption
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Middle East port update: Wednesday, May 20
In United Arab Emirates, Jebel Ali, Hamriyah and Sharjah port operations are normal
Singapore escrow freeze disrupts ship deals amid US sanctions crackdown
US banks freeze Singapore law firm’s escrow accounts, disrupting ship deals and raising fears of tighter compliance scrutiny across the market
US indicts China’s container makers for global price-fixing conspiracy
US prosecutors allege four Chinese container makers exploited pandemic supply chain chaos by secretly capping production and doubling prices, boosting profits nearly one hundredfold
Why Europe’s shortsea fleet just keeps getting older
Forty is the new 20 in the unusual world of Europe’s gearless coasters, according to niche market specialist Sea3R
Middle East port update: Tuesday, May 19
Automatic Identification System should be switched on as normal at Ras Laffan Terminal
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