Intra-Asia Container Index – 13 Aug

Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) rose 6% this week to $1,028 per 40ft container, reaching a six-week high. Market tightness caused by unrest in the Middle East was further compounded by poor weather conditions, which led to congestion across China. See detailed commentary below. Intra-Asia Container Index (US$/40ft) IACI reaches six-week high with worsening weather …

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ClassNK offers human perspective on the future of maritime safety

The future of maritime safety will not be determined by a choice between people and technology but will instead depend on how effectively the industry combines them, according to a senior ClassNK executive. Capt. Naoki Saito, General Manager and Head of the Cyber Security Ship Management Systems Department fully acknowledges the critical place mandatory procedures …

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China Thermal Coal Outlook: Domestic Supply Keeps Import Needs Contained

China is entering the second half of 2026 with a smaller need for imported thermal coal, but not with a collapse in coal-fired electricity generation. Settled vessel records show that seaborne thermal coal arrivals fell 13.5% from a year earlier in January-May, to 109 million tonnes. Preliminary June and July records narrow the seven-month decline …

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Bidding Announcement of 22830.6t Bulk Carrier “YONG DING HE”

Entrusted by the transferor (the Sellers), we have scheduled to hold a public bidding online (www.shipbid.net) from 10:00 to 10:30 (Beijing Time) on September 15th, 2026. 1. Bidding Object: MV “YONG DING HE”, Bulk Carrier; IMO: 1069742; Flag: Panama; Class: OMCS; LOA: 158.8m; MLB: 24.0m; MLD: 13.2m; DWT: 22830.6t; GRT: 136.3; NRT: 7617; M/E: Shanxi …

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Drewry World Container Index

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, increased 1% to $4,339 per 40ft container, driven by higher rates on the Transpacific trade route. On the Transpacific trade route, spot rates increased again this week, with rates from Shanghai to New York rising 10% to $8,706 per 40ft container and …

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