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A new direct trade link established to boost trade between Kolkata to Shanghai

In a major boost for trade and logistics in Eastern India, Kolkata's SMPK has launched a direct container vessel route from Shanghai, China.…
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Container shipping tariffs up amid supply restrictions and strong demand

In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv highlighted the remarkable surge in container shipping rates. These rates are now approaching record highs from…
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Port congestion upsets almost half of Asia-Europe sailings

Roughly half of the sailings bound from Asia to Europe's west have encountered delays, as congestion worsens at Asian ports, according to Linerlytica's…
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Global Trade Challenges: The Red Sea and Panama Canal Perspective

Update: Global Trade Challenges – The Red Sea and Panama Canal Perspective

Update: Houthi assaults on shipping in the Red Sea have slashed container throughput in the area by a staggering 90%. With marina insurance…
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