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After Iran War Ceasefire, Ocean Carriers Uncertain of Hormuz Return
Carriers remain cautious about the fragile state of the Strait of Hormuz, with Hapag-Lloyd saying it would…
Sec. Rubio: China Detentions of Panama-Flagged Ships ‘Undermine’ Supply Chains
Nearly three in four vessels held at Chinese ports in March were registered to Panama, "far exceeding…
CMA CGM Vessel Navigates Hormuz as Crisis Remains ‘Localized’
A Drewry analyst says shippers "should not panic" regarding freight rate increases, which are most prominent…
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Amazon Imposes Fuel Surcharge on Sellers as War-Driven Costs Mount
The 3.5 percent fuel surcharge comes as Maersk battles with the FMC on how quickly it can passes off its own…
Pakistan’s Ports Capitalize on Gulf Shipping Disruptions
The Port of Karachi handled record transshipment volumes in March as incentives and vessel rerouting both…
Houthi Threat to Red Sea Shipping Could Reemerge as Iran Conflict Deepens
Potential escalation would compound Hormuz disruptions, shrinking rerouting options and accelerating cost…
Cosco Ships Cross Hormuz as Retailers Brace for Cost Fallout
The transits through the conduit are the first for a major ocean carrier since the start of the Iran war…
Hormuz Crisis Hits Hapag-Lloyd With Up to $50M in Added Weekly Costs
As fuel cost pressures intensify for Hapag-Lloyd and its ships remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, Cosco…
Cosco Reopens Middle East Bookings Amid Hormuz Volatility
The Chinese carrier becomes the first major line to reopen bookings to select Gulf states as security risks…
Iran’s $2 Million ‘Pay-to-Pass’ Fees Reportedly Emerge in Strait of Hormuz
On Tuesday, the Iranian Navy turned back a container ship from passing through the corridor due to "failure…
Hormuz Disruptions Lift India-Bound Freight Rates
According to Xeneta, average spot rates for goods shipped from China to India's Nhava Sheva Port have…
Three Ships Hit Near Strait of Hormuz as Iran War Disrupts Global Apparel Logistics
Attacks on vessels including the ONE Majesty add pressure to already strained supply chains as south Asian…
Container Freight Rate Slide Hits CMA CGM, ZIM Earnings
Global container shipping capacity continues to outpace demand, pushing spot rates lower and clouding…
Hormuz Shipping Slowdown Spurs Port Congestion From India to Singapore
Iran's threats keep carriers away even as the U.S. unveils a $20 billion maritime reinsurance plan, with the…
Gulf-Bound Cargo Bookings Fall 81% as War Leaves Shipments’ Final Destinations Unclear
With its "end of voyage" declaration, MSC could generate up to $150 million in diversion fees, with shippers…