Ships backing up outside of strike-shut US East, Gulf ports
Ocean carriers appear to be banking on a short port strike, allowing ships to remain on scheduled calls or sit…
New seafarer law could have wide-reaching impact
Following a lengthy legislative process, the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers was finally signed into law in the Philippines on…
Container spot rates drop 43% in Q3, worst development in non-COVID year
“The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) fell another 10% in week 39. In total, the SCFI has dropped 43% during…
Ship Recycling: India a Bright Spot
The ship recycling market is showing some early signs of life, with the Indian market emerging as a bright spot.…
‘Chaos is expected’: Charter rates could rise for container ships as strike hampers key trades
Box volumes from Latin America and Europe will be hard to divert
‘Unintended’ hit: Houthis likely struck Greek bulker while chasing another vessel
Modion Maritime panamax remains immobile in the Red Sea, a day after suffering damage from Houthi missile
Who is Harald Daggett, the F-bomb-dropping union leader who has threatened to ‘cripple’ America?
Vietnam War veteran with union in his blood puts the power of organised labour back in the spotlight