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Containership charter market stays bullish as rates for smaller vessels continue to rise
Singapore-based carrier SeaLead has offhired and relet several vessels following MEG service curtailments, with all ships quickly securing new charters at strong rates
China’s grip on global container trade deepens as export routes diversify
As carriers reroute around geopolitical flashpoints and manufacturers shift assembly to lower‑cost markets, China‑linked cargo is flowing through a wider network of regional hubs. Even so, surging volumes at China’s ports underline that diversification has reinforced its position at the centre of global container trade
The week in newbuildings: High demand for new bulkers and tankers continues
A wave of new ship orders were disclosed in the past fortnight highlighting sustained momentum in global fleet renewal
Hormuz crisis raises urgency for Indian national carrier
Beyond Hormuz, a national carrier would be a key gateway to develop a maritime ecosystem around shipbuilding, with plans for tankers and gas carriers, according to experts at the Lloyd’s List Intelligence India Outlook Forum
The Week in Charts: Shadow fleet ships slip back to mainstream trades | More than 600 vessels still stuck in Middle East Gulf
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Hormuz crisis could curb box shipping demand but no fallout yet
Mainline container shipping indexes remain in a normal range, with spot rates rising in the transpacific and edging down in Asia-Europe lanes
No mass exodus from Panama registry yet despite China’s inspection storm
Beijing’s port inspection blitz is squeezing Panama-flagged ships harder than ever, but the full impact may yet to unfold
How the Tehran toll booth might — or might not — work
Why cryptocurrency bungs to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps isn’t such a great idea
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Middle East port update: Wednesday, April 15
In Saudi Arabia, most airlines now operate from Dammam, except Emirates
Middle East port update: Tuesday, April 14
The instructions are that vessels must inform Salalah port control if any IMDG or military cargo is on board to obtain permission from the authority
US clarifies Hormuz blockade will be limited to ships entering or leaving Iran ports
Global shipping remains on edge, with owners awaiting operational details of the US blockade. Some vessels reversed course and others began adhering to Iran’s newly imposed traffic scheme amid rising tensions and failed peace talks
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Containership charter market stays bullish as rates for smaller vessels continue to rise
Singapore-based carrier SeaLead has offhired and relet several vessels following MEG service curtailments, with all ships quickly securing new charters at strong rates
Middle East port update: Wednesday, April 15
In Saudi Arabia, most airlines now operate from Dammam, except Emirates
Middle East port update: Tuesday, April 14
The instructions are that vessels must inform Salalah port control if any IMDG or military cargo is on board to obtain permission from the authority
Iran hits out at US, Israel and ‘politicised’ IMO
Iran has used the IMO Legal Committee as an opportunity to accuse the US and Israel of unlawful military aggression that amount to ‘war crimes’
Partial settlement of Baltimore bridge claim, but no details
Mounting signs that compromise could be on the cards
Korea Shipowners’ Association floats Iran transit fees as 26 vessels remain stranded in Hormuz
South Korean government in direct talks with Iran over stranded vessels, with a special envoy sharing ship information to facilitate negotiations
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