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Container trade hits another record high, but growth engine begins to cool
Global container volumes reached a record 17.5m teu in August, but slowing growth, weaker Europe-bound demand and continued disruption in the Middle East suggest the freight market's exceptional 2026 momentum may be beginning to fade
US delists two former Shamkhani-linked boxships after sale to Marinakis
Record Arctic boxship traffic fails to thaw opposition from big carriers
Red Sea container transits hit post-crisis high as carriers accelerate return
UNCTAD warns energy shocks and fragmented trade are reshaping shipping’s future despite resilient cargo growth
Hormuz reopening to free 300,000 teu but rate impact still hinges on Red Sea return
Carriers seem in no rush to restore normal MEG services amid upcoming strait reopening, with analysts expecting freight rates to stay firm in near term
Transpacific rates stay near highs as peak US demand persists
Container rates to the US continue to widen the gap with rates to Europe. Transpacific rates have remained at very high levels as Asia-Europe rates have fallen back
Chinese lessors caught off guard as foreign-operated ships come under fire in Middle East
Incidents undercut the notion that Chinese-linked tonnage is protected, and lessors are expected to tighten oversight
UK P&I Club and TT Club merger secures member backing
United Transport Mutual to succeed Thomas Miller as manager
Record Arctic boxship traffic fails to thaw opposition from big carriers
Record Arctic container traffic is being driven by Chinese and South Korean operators pursuing shorter, strategically attractive routes, but major liner carriers remain unconvinced the Northern Sea Route can overcome its environmental, operational and commercial constraints
September ship recycling rises marginally, with old tankers dominating arrivals
Expectations that the third quarter would bring a significant increase in recycling supply failed to materialise, despite strong demand from recycling yards
Battery-powered fleet expands as deepsea sector awaits breakthrough
Despite rapid progress, fully electric deepsea cargo ships remain technically and commercially difficult as energy requirements would require batteries occupying substantial cargo space, while ports would need vastly larger charging infrastructure
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Transpacific rates stay near highs as peak US demand persists
Container rates to the US continue to widen the gap with rates to Europe. Transpacific rates have remained at very high levels as Asia-Europe rates have fallen back
Container trade hits another record high, but growth engine begins to cool
Global container volumes reached a record 17.5m teu in August, but slowing growth, weaker Europe-bound demand and continued disruption in the Middle East suggest the freight market's exceptional 2026 momentum may be beginning to fade
UNCTAD warns energy shocks and fragmented trade are reshaping shipping’s future despite resilient cargo growth
UNCTAD says global trade remains resilient despite conflict-driven energy shocks, but shipping faces rising costs, fragmented trade flows and a growing shift from efficiency-led globalisation towards security and supply chain resilience
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Transpacific rates stay near highs as peak US demand persists
Container rates to the US continue to widen the gap with rates to Europe. Transpacific rates have remained at very high levels as Asia-Europe rates have fallen back
Marinakis set to launch Capital Maritime Finance on historic Athens IPO
Greek owner aims to raise up to €300m ($336m) for newly built containership fleet
US delists two former Shamkhani-linked boxships after sale to Marinakis
The US Treasury has removed two former Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani-linked containerships from its sanctions list after their sale to Evangelos Marinakis, offering a rare example of shadow fleet vessels re-entering mainstream shipping as Washington ramps up pressure on Iran’s maritime trade
Container trade hits another record high, but growth engine begins to cool
Global container volumes reached a record 17.5m teu in August, but slowing growth, weaker Europe-bound demand and continued disruption in the Middle East suggest the freight market's exceptional 2026 momentum may be beginning to fade
Chinese lessors caught off guard as foreign-operated ships come under fire in Middle East
Incidents undercut the notion that Chinese-linked tonnage is protected, and lessors are expected to tighten oversight
UNCTAD warns energy shocks and fragmented trade are reshaping shipping’s future despite resilient cargo growth
UNCTAD says global trade remains resilient despite conflict-driven energy shocks, but shipping faces rising costs, fragmented trade flows and a growing shift from efficiency-led globalisation towards security and supply chain resilience
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