Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

Forwarders Criticize South Africa’s Merchant Shipping Bill

South Africa’s proposed Merchant Shipping Bill—designed to support a state-owned shipping line and introduce cabotage rules—has drawn strong pushback from freight forwarders and…
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Red Sea Crisis Redirects New Shipping Capacity to Extended Asia–Europe Routes

The ongoing Red Sea crisis has significantly reshaped global shipping routes, with most new container capacity now being redirected to the extended Asia–Europe…
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Middle East on Edge: Maritime Security Alert Issued Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

In a rare and urgent move, three major maritime bodies—the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), Maritime Security Centre – Horn of Africa…
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Northern European Port Congestion Worsens, Global Shipping Faces Ripple Effects

Port congestion across major northern European container terminals is intensifying and is expected to persist through July, as a mix of operational hurdles…
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