Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

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Evolving Dynamics of Liner Trades Between Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent

The liner trade between Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent is undergoing significant changes, with new entrants, shifting partnerships, and some players…
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Strait of Hormuz: Transit Advisory Amid Rising Risk

Iran has introduced new routing guidance for vessels moving through the Strait of Hormuz, following concerns over possible sea mine threats. While traffic…
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COSCO Ports Revenue Climbs 11% to US$1.67 Billion in 2025, Even as Parent Shipping Arm Profits Slide 38%

China's logistics and port sector offered a tale of two trajectories in 2025. COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited, the world's leading port logistics service…
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CENTCOM Enforces Full Maritime Blockade of Iranian Ports Starting 10 a.m. ET, April 13

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing U.S.–Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) began enforcing a naval blockade of all maritime traffic entering…
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War Squeezes Global Resin Supply: U.S. Petrochemical Exports Poised for Windfall as Hormuz Stays Blocked

The Strait of Hormuz crisis has created an unexpected trade opportunity for U.S. petrochemical exporters. With Iran's closure of the strait cutting off…
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