Hapag-Lloyd amplía el alcance de Gemini Cooperation en la ruta Transpacífico tras la …
La integración sumaría 28% más combinaciones origen-destino, pero plantea desafíos al modelo hub-and-spoke
Puerto San Antonio ingresa Adenda Excepcional al SEIA y confirma compromiso del Puerto Exterior …
Así, el proyecto que contempla una inversión de US$4.450 millones queda a la espera de la Resolución de Calificación Ambiental
Baltic Dry Index Snaps 2-Day Losing Run
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, halted a two-day losing streak on Friday, rising about 1.1% to the highest since January 30 at 2,140 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes such as iron ore and coal, edged up by 0.2% to 3,056 points; and …
Rising ownership concentration: What it means for the VLCC market
Sinokor Merchant Marine has swiftly established itself as a major operator in the VLCC segment, acquiring more than 50 second-hand vessels while also adding substantial tonnage through time-charter arrangements. The expansion has reportedly been financed through a $2.5–3 billion exit from its container shipping business, with proceeds strategically redeployed into the crude tanker market. The …
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The EU Maritime Services Ban That Didn’t Pass: Implications for Russian Trade
A Sanctions Escalation That Stalled The European Union’s proposed maritime services ban on Russia was expected to mark a structural escalation in sanctions enforcement. Instead, EU ministers failed to reach an agreement, delaying the adoption of the bloc’s 20th sanctions package after opposition led by Hungary, with at least one other member state also reported …
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Panamax Freight view – Indonesia Thermal Coal to India
This week’s focus highlights the softening trend in TSOP data flows for Indonesian thermal coal shipments to India, particularly within the Panamax vessel segment, toward the end of February. The deceleration in shipments coincided with adjustments to Indonesia’s reference coal pricing. The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) lowered the mid-month Harga Batubara …
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Maersk Redirects Sailings to Avoid Red Sea Once Again
We are currently experiencing unforeseen constraints arising from the wider operating environment in the Red Sea region. After conversations with our security partners, it is clear that these constraints are making it challenging to avoid delays in regard to passage through the area. Therefore, we have made the decision to reroute some of our upcoming sailings …
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India’s Maritime Investment Drive in Focus at SMM 2026
India is vigorously advancing the expansion of its maritime infrastructure. Ports, shipyards and logistics chains are being modernised, while investments in digitalisation and sustainable propulsion technologies are gaining momentum. This creates new market opportunities for international equipment manufacturers and technology providers. These developments will also be clearly visible at SMM 2026. During the recent Hamburg …
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U.S. Treasury Expands Pressure on Iran’s Shadow Fleet and Weapons Procurement Networks
OFAC sanctioned 12 shadow fleet vessels involved in transporting Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals. Multiple shipping companies and vessel owners were designated under Executive Order 13902. The designations reinforce the link between Iranian oil exports and weapons proliferation. Maritime intelligence and behavioral monitoring remain central to enforcement. Expanding Pressure on Iran’s Maritime and Weapons Networks On …
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Treasury Targets Iran’s Shadow Fleet, Networks Supplying Ballistic Missile and ACW Programs
This week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned over 30 individuals, entities, and vessels enabling illicit Iranian petroleum sales and Iran’s ballistic missile and advanced conventional weapons (ACW) production, as part of Treasury’s ongoing campaign of maximum pressure on Iran. Specifically, OFAC targeted additional vessels operating as part …