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Crew abandons after a cargo ship bulk carrier M/V Verbena on fire in Gulf of Aden: US
SANA : The US Military said on Saturday that the crew of a bulk cargo carrier that sustained damage following a missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden has abandoned
June 15, 2024
TMS launches programme for 2024 Tanker Conference
DUBAI : The Maritime Standard is launching the programme for the 2024 edition of its well established Tanker Conference, now in its 9th year, which will take place on Thursday, 7th November at the
June 15, 2024
Container spot rate growth set to rise further and ocean container shipping market will remain extremely challenging
OSLO : Ocean freight container shipping spot rates are set to increase further, but growth may be slowing, according to ocean freight rate benchmarking firm Xeneta. Xeneta data indicates average spot rates from the
June 15, 2024
GAC to acquire Quadrant Pacific’s ship agency business
TAURANGA (NEW ZEALAND) : GAC Group, a leading provider of shipping, logistics and marine services in the Asia-Pacific market, has entered into an agreement with Quadrant Pacific to acquire its agency business, formerly its
June 15, 2024
Houthi Missile attack severely injures sailor on cargo ship: US Military
YEMEN : Two cruise missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a bulk cargo carrier in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday, severely injuring a sailor who was evacuated by American forces, the US
June 14, 2024
Singapore Port container logjam worsens as ships avoid Red Sea
SINGAPORE : Singapore’s port, already one of the busiest in the world, is facing a sustained period of congestion as vessel diversions to avoid the Red Sea push more container ships to the Asian
June 14, 2024
OOCL celebrates maiden voyage of two new mega vessels
SINGAPORE : Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is celebrating the maiden voyage of its latest two 24,188 TEU mega vessels, “OOCL Finland” and “OOCL Sweden.” With these additions, OOCL has now received ten eco-friendly
June 14, 2024
Asia-Europe spot rates could surpass US$20,000 per FFE
SINGAPORE : Spot rates have continued to soar this week, causing significant concern among shippers about how high these rates might climb. However, the reality is that no one can predict the exact ceiling.
June 14, 2024