US Mulls Sanctions on Yemen Over Red Sea Attacks
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is considering what retaliatory measures, if any, it can take against Yemen for the attacks on shipping from its shores. This month, the FM
Red Sea War-risk Insurance Premiums Surge 900% Due to Attacks
War-risk premiums may have increased by as much as 900% since the Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea began. This is one of several troubling predictions in a United Nations
Ocean Alliance Extends Partnership to 2032, Quashing ‘Defector’ Rumors
The Ocean Alliance east-west liner services vessel-sharing agreement between CMA CGM, Cosco, OOCL and Evergreen, has been extended until 31 March 2032. The announcement ended weeks
Malaysia’s Largest Port Aims to Double Its Capacity.
Malaysia’s largest port operator, Westports Holdings, is considering external investors to fund an $8.3 billion expansion, aiming to nearly double its capacity by 2082, repor
U.S. Container Imports Show Robust Performance in January.
According to data released by Descartes Systems Group based on U.S. customs filings, U.S. container import volumes recorded the most significant month-over-month gain in January 20
Transit Time Increase Leads to 16% Rise in Capacity Needs
With ocean carriers having established Red Sea diversion routes, Sea-Intelligence analyzed the impact on global demand as measured through global TEU*Miles. Sea-Intelligence determ
Europe’s Ports Manage Congestion Amid Delayed Vessel Arrivals
North Europe’s container hub ports are coping with the arrival of delayed vessels from Asia and putting concerns over port and landside congestion to rest. In addition to ves
Exploring Sea Freight’s Future: Insights and Trends
Imagine a world where goods move across the globe as seamlessly as fish swim through the ocean. That’s the dream of the sea freight industry. But dreams aside, let’s ta
Container Shortage Affecting Indian Exporters, Causes Unrest
Apart from rocketing freight rates, Indian exporters face another supply chain challenge linked to the Red Sea crisis: equipment availability. A shortage of empty containers is bui
Panama Canal Challenges for Box Ships Less Severe, But Costs Rising
Containerships are proving less vulnerable to Panama Canal draught restrictions than other shipping sectors, but the resulting overall supply chain costs are expected to be signifi
