The Freightos Baltic Global index was level overall in February – dipping 2% month on month to $3,351/FEU – but still nearly 2.5x higher than at the end of December 2023 as diversions away from the Red Sea and some pre-Lunar New Year (LNY) demand kept …
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The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry’s active role in supporting its owners and operators has resulted in sustaining the highest quality fleet in the world. At the close of day one of CMA Shipping 2024, Rear Admiral Wayne Arguin informed…
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A lack of large vessels, available for demolition, has remained the norm over the past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), said that “the ship recycling markets across India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Turkey s…
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During the second week of March, there’s a notable surge in freight rates, particularly in the larger vessel categories, accentuated by a diminishing number of ballasters. The demand indicator reflected in the volume of South Atlantic daily loade…
Since 2006, the average container ship has doubled in size to 4,580 TEU and ships with a capacity of more than 12,000 TEU has accounted for 51% of the fleet’s capacity expansion. Today, just 626 ships provide 36% of the fleet’s capacity, and the trend …
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