Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

Suez Canal Authority Offers 15% Toll Rebate amid Red Sea Security Improvements

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has announced a 15% rebate on transit tolls for large container ships, came into effect from 15 May…
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India – Pakistan Standoff Derails Cargo Flows, Forces Air Reroutes

In a fresh diplomatic fallout, India and Pakistan have imposed reciprocal bans on cargo shipments passing through their ocean gateways—disrupting regional trade and…
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Ongoing Strikes and Inland Disruptions Cripple European Port Operations

Congestion at Northern European ports is reaching a critical point, and recent strikes at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges have only made things worse.…
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Carriers Face Grim Future as Drewry Urges Fleet Downsizing beyond Blanked Sailings

Drewry, a leading maritime consultancy, has cautioned that blank sailings are merely a "stop-gap solution" for container carriers grappling with severe tonnage oversupply…
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