The maritime industry faces rising rates and equipment shortages due to Red Sea diversions, leading to congestion, port omissions, and increased demand pressures................
Shipping
9 posts
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, more than 100 commercial vessels, including oil tankers, have transited the Red Sea/Suez Canal route despite warnings from the U.S. and UK navies to stay away. The call for caution came following strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, prompting industry giants to advise ship operators to avoid the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
As we delve into September, the maritime industry is gearing up for a dynamic period with shifting tides in international shipping. August ushered in a seasonal surge in freight rates, aligning with the pre-Q4 demand peak in Western economies, driven primarily by the impending Christmas season. While this retail-driven demand boost has energized various ocean freight sectors, such as dry bulk, the third quarter of 2023 has left many stakeholders feeling uncertain about pricing.
Shipping and trade are vital components of the global economy, and there are many factors that impact the industry’s success. In this article, we will discuss the latest trends and […]
While containerization has posed challenges for the transportation of project cargo, there is still space for project cargo on container ships. Shipping lines and ports have recognized the importance of project cargo transportation and have made significant investments to accommodate these specialized items. Transporting project cargo via container ships offers a reliable, secure, and cost-effective transportation solution that can be tailored to the specific needs of each project cargo item.
Sydney-based project freight forwarding and shipping company, NSL Global (Australia) Pty. Ltd. has become the exclusive member for Australia in the Project Freight Network (PFN). The PFN is a global […]
The multipurpose shipping charter rates for this month stand at USD 8,984 according to the index. That’s a TMI year-on-year increase of + 39.49 percent and a month-on-month increase of […]
A Great piece written by Tom Scott, www.Breakbulk.news The energy transition is going to affect every shipowner on the planet. Over the next few decades, fossil fuels like HFO and […]
Time charter rates in the multipurpose shipping sector have been steadily increasing in recent months and February 2021 is going to be no different. According to the latest index from […]