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CK Hutchison’s Panama unit slaps arbitration against Maersk over port control
CK Hutchison is now fighting on two fronts, pursuing separate arbitrations against both Panama and Maersk over the seizure of its canal ports
Shipowners and charterers prepare to move after US and Iran agree ceasefire
Boxship sale-and-purchase market holds firm with sub-5,000 teu vessels dominating activity
CMA CGM boxship to navigate Strait of Hormuz via Iran-approved corridor
Boxship charter market shows resilience despite Gulf disruptions
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 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
Hormuz uncertainty reigns as tolls, transit schemes and security remain in flux
Shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz have fallen even further despite a ceasefire, as Iran asserts control with new transit rules, threats of force and an evolving — but still unofficial — IRGC-linked toll system
Iranian activity drives increase in Strait of Hormuz traffic
There is evidence the fleet sailing the chokepoint is diversifying, but non-Iranian linked trade only accounted for a fifth of last week’s traffic
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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
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
Zhonggu’s fleet expansion accelerates with feeder order at Wuhan yard
Expansion comes as the Chinese carrier moves beyond domestic services to Belt-and-Road routes amid shifting global supply chains
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MSC confirms ownership transition to next generation of Aponte family
‘With Diego and Alexa at the helm, I am confident our group will continue to thrive and honour our family’s legacy of innovation, resilience and unwavering commitment to the sea,’ said Gianluigi Aponte
Shipowners in limbo as US Iran blockade raises more questions than answers
Shipowners now worry they face a twin negotiation dilemma — with both Tehran and Washington — as the Middle East Gulf’s maritime chokepoint becomes a geopolitical flashpoint
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
Strait of Hormuz traffic halts again as Trump announces naval blockade
Traffic that had been moving at reduced levels immediately halted, with vessels turning back as the US escalated operations to clear mines and accused Iran of failing to keep its promise to reopen the international waterway
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
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