Even if the current war in the Middle East is resolved peacefully in the coming weeks, shipping in the region will probably still have to face a new reality. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “for most of the past decade, the…
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“By the end of the first quarter of 2026, the global shipping order book hit a 17-year high, reaching 191m Compensated Gross Tonnes (CGT). This is equivalent to 17% of the global fleet, the highest ratio since 2011. The order book has been booste…
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One month of AIS-derived data from the world’s most consequential chokepoint and what it revealed about a dry bulk market frozen in place. Оn 28 February 2026, the Persian Gulf was running a normal book of business. Panamaxes were completing grai…
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor joined Port Tampa Bay leadership to announce $10 million in federal funding to support the Tampa Harbor Navigation Improvement Project, an investment that will enhance navigation safety, expand cargo capacity and strengthen…
Mining major signs charter deal with Shandong Shipping for two VLOCs and options for more
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