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Shipping Mar, 06, 2026 0

War-risk premiums for shipping surge as Iran conflict intensifies

War-risk insurance premiums for maritime shipping are soaring as the conflict in the Gulf escalates, in some cases rising by more than 1,000% and sharply increasing the cost of transporting…
Shipping Mar, 05, 2026 0

Shipping lines halt bookings, reroute vessels as Middle East conflict escalates

Major container shipping lines are suspending bookings, rerouting vessels and imposing emergency surcharges after the escalation of the Middle East conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz began…
Shipping Mar, 04, 2026 0

MSC to offload all cargo bound for Gulf at nearest safe seaport

MSC, the world’s largest carrier of ocean container cargo, said on Tuesday all cargo bound for ports in the Gulf ​will be offloaded at the nearest safe seaport due to…
Shipping Mar, 04, 2026 0

COSCO Shipping suspends bookings for Middle East routes amid conflict

Chinese shipping and logistics conglomerate COSCO ​Shipping’s container liner unit ‌said on Wednesday, March 4th, it had suspended all new bookings ​for routes to ​and from ports in the ⁠Middle…
Shipping Mar, 04, 2026 0

China urges protection of shipping through Strait of Hormuz amid regional conflict

China called on all parties involved in the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, in what…
Shipping Mar, 03, 2026 0

CMA CGM pushes dual-fuel tonnage into secondary trades with latest methanol vessel

CMA CGM has christened the CMA CGM Osmium, a 13,000-TEU dual-fuel methanol container ship built by HD Hyundai Samho in South Korea. The carrier has assigned the vessel to the…
Shipping Mar, 03, 2026 0

Coastal Shipping Grows in Southern Brazil and Moves 33.6 Million Tonnes in 2025

Coastal shipping (cabotage) resumed growth in Brazil’s Southern Region and closed 2025 with 33.6 million tonnes moved between January and December. Data from the National Waterway Transportation Agency (Antaq), compiled…
Shipping Mar, 02, 2026 0

Iran attacks send shipping into chaos

Following the most dangerous weekend for commercial shipping in the Middle East this century, the industry is giving the region a wide berth this week as missiles fly, and ships…
Shipping Mar, 02, 2026 0

Hapag-Lloyd applies War Risk Surcharge on shipments to and from the Upper Gulf, Arabian Gulf and Persian Gulf

The dynamic situation in the Strait of Hormuz region and the necessary operational adjustments are causing disruptions across Hapag-Lloyd’s network, affecting schedules and equipment availability. As a result, the carrier…
Shipping Feb, 27, 2026 0

Maersk reroutes some sailings around Africa due to ‘unforeseen constraints’  in Red Sea

Denmark’s Maersk said on Friday (February 27) it will temporarily reroute some of its sailings around the Cape of Good Hope, and thus away from the Suez Canal, after experiencing…