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December 8, 2025
Return of container ships to Red Sea edges closer: major carrier announces new full-loop service via Suez Canal
OSLO: Major carrier CMA CGM has announced its INDAMEX service will transit Suez Canal on fronthaul and backhaul voyages between India/Pakistan and US East Coast in a notable step towards a largescale return of
December 8, 2025
Asia-US container rates mixed as carriers use smaller, more frequent hikes to halt slide
HOUSTON: Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US were mixed this week as import demand remains soft, capacity ample, but some rate hikes have gained traction. Rates from supply
December 6, 2025
MoPSW holds Stakeholder Consultation to finalise Shipbuilding Scheme Guidelines
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) convened a crucial stakeholder consultation meeting on Friday, 5th December, 2025 in New Delhi, led by Shri Vijay Kumar (IAS), Secretary, MoPSW, to advance
December 6, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd eyes ZIM acquisition, workers push back
HAMBURG: Hapag-Lloyd, the German shipping company traded in Frankfurt with a market value of 20 billion euros, is interested in acquiring ZIM. However, ZIM’s workers’ committee opposes the move, citing security concerns. They argue
December 6, 2025
SIIM and CMA CGM sign strategic tropical fruit agreement
RUNGIS: SIIM ((Société Internationale d’Importation de Fruits et Légumes) and CMA CGM have signed a strategic agreement for 2026 covering the weekly transport of more than 70 refrigerated containers of pineapples and bananas from
December 6, 2025
2025 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards Winners Set New Standards for the Marina Industry
ABU DHABI: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region; in the presence of Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan and
December 6, 2025
Drewry: World Container Index up 7% last week
LONDON: The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) rose 7% to $1,927 per 40ft container after three weeks of decline, mainly due to rate hikes on Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes. Following three weeks of
December 5, 2025
Vizhinjam International Seaport marks One Year of Commercial Operations with Record-Breaking Milestones
THIRUVANANTHPURAM: Vizhinjam International Seaport, developed and operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) in partnership with the Government of Kerala, has completed its first year of commercial operations on 3rd December,
December 5, 2025