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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…

United States and Korean Ports Join Forces to Advance Green Shipping and Maritime Decarbonisation

The Busan Port Authority (BPA), Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), Port of Tacoma (PoT), Port of Seattle…

Red Sea Ceasefire Raises Hopes for Suez Canal Revival, Yet Major Risks Persist

A recent ceasefire by Yemen’s Houthi forces has sparked renewed optimism that commercial shipping could return…

India Introduces Voluntary Post-Clearance Customs Revision Rules to Boost Transparency and Ease of Trade

In a major move toward modernizing customs administration and facilitating smoother trade processes, the Central Board…

Carriers under Pressure as Ocean Freight Spot Rates Slide Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Spot freight rates in the container shipping market are once again hovering around pre-pandemic levels, putting…

Global Air Cargo Market Cools as Demand Softens Despite Volume Growth

Global air cargo conditions continued to soften in October as carriers faced weakening demand, according to…

Port Chaos Hits Mombasa as Civil Unrest Closes Dar es Salaam Port

Civil turmoil in Tanzania has sent shockwaves through East Africa’s maritime network. The Port of Dar…

US Government Shutdown Causes Widespread Cargo Delays and Supply Chain Disruptions

The US government shutdown, which began on October 1, 2025, has entered its second week, creating…

US-China Trade Woes Drive Record Container Blank Sailings

Container lines are canceling sailings between China and the US at record-breaking levels, a pace unmatched…

US Imposes Port Tariffs on Chinese-Owned Ships, Shaking Global Shipping

The US Trade Representative has announced port tariffs on ships that are Chinese-owned or operated, as…

Panama Canal Enhances Transit Reservation System for Global Customers

The Panama Canal is upgrading its Transit Reservation System to offer faster and more convenient service…