The World Container Index Decreased By 1% This Week As Per Drewry
In accordance with the assessment of Drewry Supply Chain Advisors, the container rates continued falling this week. As it is
Red Sea turmoil drives Chinese exporters to rail, other alternatives
A recent round of U.S. and British strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen raise fresh questions about the impact of
Egypt’s Maritime Transport Sector Issues New Directives To Regulate Maritime Single Window Submissions
Shipping Arabia, May 6, 2025 — The Maritime Transport Sector of Egypt has announced a new set of guidelines aimed
China’s Trade Flows Show Resilience In First Quarter Despite US Tariffs
China’s Freight Volume Growth Signals Resilience Amid Tariff TensionsRecent data from China’s Ministry of Transport reveals that the country’s freight
Suez Canal Ports Company To Undertake Taba Seaport Project For 4 Billion EGP
Shipping Arabia, April 26, 2025 — The Egyptian Transport Ministry is considering delegating the construction and development of Taba Seaport
Trump Demands Free Passage For US Ships Through The Panama And Suez Canals, Citing America’s Historic Role
Trump Advocates for Free U.S. Access to Key Shipping LanesPresident Donald Trump is advocating for unrestricted U.S. access to two
Shipping Organisations Critical Of USTR Fees
U.S. Port Fees on Chinese-Built Ships Face Industry Backlash The maritime industry is voicing strong opposition to a new fee
IMF: Trump’s Tariffs Could Slow Global Trade Growth By Half In 2025
IMF Warns of Global Economic Slowdown Amid Escalating U.S. Tariff Policies The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark
CMA CGM Announces New Freight Rate Adjustments for Shipments to the Red Sea and Middle East
Shipping Arabia, March 17, 2025 — CMA CGM, the French shipping giant, has revealed updates to its freight rates and
Houthi ban US vessels from Red Sea in response to Yemen attacks
The Houthis have declared that they will prohibit U.S. vessels from navigating the southern Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Gulf
Houthis Warn Attacks On Merchant Ships Could Resume Tomorrow
The Houthis in Yemen issued an ultimatum to Israel on Friday, reiterating their demands the following day. They have threatened
BlackRock-TiL Consortium To Acquire CK Hutchison’s Port Operations For $22.8bn
The BlackRock-TiL consortium, which includes financial giant BlackRock and Terminal Investment (TiL), has announced a $22.8 billion agreement to purchase