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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…

Strait of Hormuz: Transit Advisory Amid Rising Risk

Iran has introduced new routing guidance for vessels moving through the Strait of Hormuz, following concerns…

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…

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…

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…

Sagarmala at 11: India’s Port-Led Growth Engine Hits Record 915 MT Cargo, Eyes 1 Crore Jobs

India's flagship maritime development programme, Sagarmala, is celebrating more than a decade of measurable transformation. As…

India Convenes Emergency Logistics Talks as West Asia Crisis Squeezes Packaging Supply Chains

India's government launched a coordinated emergency response to disruptions from the West Asia conflict, convening two…

Strait of Hormuz Crisis 2026: Impact on Global Shipping, Oil Prices, and Supply Chains

The Strait of Hormuz crisis in 2026 has quickly become one of the most serious disruptions…

European Commission Focuses on Decarbonisation, Security and Supply Chain Resilience

The European Commission has introduced new EU Industrial Maritime and Ports Strategies aimed at strengthening the…

Security Incident Disrupts Key Middle East Transhipment Hub

Operations at the Port of Salalah in Oman were temporarily suspended after a drone attack struck…

Middle East Conflict Triggers Tanker Shortage and Historic Surge in Oil Freight Rates

Freight rates for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) have surged to record levels as geopolitical tensions…