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Mega-Container Vessels Return to the Suez Canal Despite Persistent Red Sea Risks
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Ship Recycling Activity Drops to More Than 50-Year Low as Global Fleet Faces Rapid Aging
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ClarkSea Index Sets Fifth Consecutive Record as Daily Vessel Earnings Reach $84,951
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International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 41/2026 | Phaata
The international logistics marketplace platform Phaata provides an update on the international container shipping and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe, and more for Week 41 (from Oct 5 - Oct 11), 2026.
Ocean Shipping Disruptions and Tariff Uncertainties Drive Incremental Air Freight Demand in Q4
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Hapag-Lloyd announces fresh rates
Hapag-Lloyd announces the following Ocean Tariff rates for all cargoes in 20’ and 40’ General Purpose (incl. High Cube Containers) on the westbound trade from East Asia to North Europe
Hapag-Lloyd announces new GRI from East Asia
Hapag-Lloyd announces new GRI from East Asia
CMA CGM announces fresh rates from Asia
Below you can find the new applicable CMA CGM Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates(*) as follows :
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