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Carriers continue to prioritise volumes and ignore Transpac rates slide

Carriers on the Transpacific trade are continuing to prioritise volumes over profitability, even as spot rates fall. The recently extended…
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Bangladesh, India Explore Coastal Shipping Link to Boost Bilateral Trade

A delegation from the Bangladesh Ministry of Shipping, led by Commodore Jubair Ahmed of the Department of Shipping, visited India’s…
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11th Round of India–Australia CECA Negotiations Concludes in New Delhi

India and Australia wrapped up the latest round of CECA negotiations in New Delhi from August 18 to 23, marking…
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Overcapacity on Asia–South America (West Coast) Lanes Disrupts Alliances and Rates

Carriers operating the Asia–West Coast South America trade are confronting a sharp rise in overcapacity, prompting many to reconsider vessel-sharing…
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Spot Rates under Pressure as Carriers Prioritise High-Paying Cargo

Spot container rates continue to face downward pressure across major trade routes. In response, carriers are adjusting strategies by limiting…
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Parliament Clears ‘Bills of Lading, 2025’ to Modernise Shipping Law

A new Bills of Lading, 2025 has been introduced and passed by Parliament to replace the 169-year-old Indian Lading Act,…
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