India proyecta que su nueva línea naviera nacional ingresará al top 10 global hacia 2047
El proyecto contempla una flota inicial de 51 portacontenedores y una inversión cercana a US$6.800 millones
CMA CGM no descarta escindir y listar en la bolsa a CEVA Logistics
Presidente de la naviera afirmó que la prioridad es integrar las operaciones adquiridas a FedEx antes de evaluar esa alternativa
Asia-US container rates continue to soar; liquid tanker rates steady to softer
Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US continued to surge as importers pull volumes forward to beat impending tariffs, while liquid tanker rates were steady to softer. CONTAINER RATES Spot rates from online freight shipping marketplace and platform provider Freightos rose by 8% to the West Coast this week and …
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Value Maritime appoints Hai Cheung China as technical consultant and agent in China
Dutch emissions-reduction technology innovator Value Maritime has signed a commercial representation agreement with Hai Cheung China, appointing the company as its technical consultant and agent for the Chinese market. Supporting Chinese Shipbuilding The partnership is intended to strengthen Value Maritime’s position with shipyards in mainland China and Hong Kong, supporting both retrofit and newbuilding projects. …
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First Half 2026 Shipping Market Review: ClarkSea Index Up 61%
First half 2026 data points for the international shipping industry have been released by Clarksons Research. Reviewing the data, Steve Gordon, Managing Director of Clarksons Research commented: Strait of Hormuz closure continuing a theme of shipping at the “frontline” of geo-politics Strong charter markets, with ClarkSea Index up 61% y-o-y at $38,717/day Loss of volumes …
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Signal Ocean: Major Bulk Look Back 2026 Q2
The second quarter of 2026 saw coal flows accelerate as Arabian Gulf supply disruptions redirected Asian power demand, while iron ore held flat and bauxite continued its steady climb. Global seaborn iron ore flows stayed flat y/y, at 440.5mt in 2026 Q2 Global seaborn coal flows surged to 353.1mt, up 6% y/y in 2026 Q2 …
FFAs: Beyond hedging
In a market long defined by cyclical volatility, the Freight Forward Agreement (FFA) sector is entering a new phase of maturity—yet adoption remains uneven, according to speakers at a recent Baltic Exchange panel. Drawing on reflections from shipowners, brokers and fund managers, the discussion highlighted an industry still grappling with structural conservatism even as liquidity, …
Drewry: Intra-Asia Container Index Down 4% Last Week
Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) decreased 4% to $1,035 per 40ft container. Freight rates declined, particularly on the Shanghai–Busan, Ho Chi Minh City, and Jawaharlal Nehru Port routes. This marks the second consecutive fall in the index, suggesting that the early peak-season volume surge is easing while rates on Middle East routes are stabilising. See …
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Allcargo Global Starts Trading on NSE and BSE, after Demerger from Allcargo Logistics Limited
Allcargo Global Limited (AGL) (NSE: AGL) (BSE: 544602), an independent entity demerged from Allcargo Logistics Limited, has successfully listed its shares on the National Stock Exchange & Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) under the ticker symbol “AGL”. The landmark listing marks the completion of the Allcargo Group’s demerger and restructuring initiated four years ago to create …
Eric Alström appointed new Group President & CEO of Hempel
Hempel’s Board of Directors appoints Eric Alström as Group President & CEO, succeeding Michael Hansen and following a period of interim leadership by Peter la Cour Gormsen and Emilie Barriau. Key messages: Eric Alström is appointed new Group President & CEO of Hempel A/S, effective 1 August 2026. He replaces Michael Hansen, who left Hempel …
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