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Rising Fuel Costs Push CMA CGM Toward Inland Surcharge Strategy
CMA CGM is assessing the introduction of an inland surcharge as rising fuel costs begin to affect not only vessel operations but also l...
Nations Call for Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz in Joint Statement
European nations together with Japan and Canada have called for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that disruption to t...
WTO warns Middle East conflict could hit global trade as shipping risks rise
The World Trade Organization has raised concerns that escalating tensions in the Middle East could slow global trade growth, as disrupt...
IMO declares Strait of Hormuz crisis as attacks on shipping escalate
The International Maritime Organization has escalated its response to the Middle East security situation. It now describes the Strait o...
Iran strikes remove 17% of Qatar LNG supply, triggering five year shock for global shipping
Iranian strikes on Qatar’s key gas infrastructure have removed roughly 17 percent of the country’s liquefied natural gas export capacit...
European Powers Back Long Term Security in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Shows Force
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping maritime security planning. As a result, European governments are backing a coordinated ...
Hapag-Lloyd Builds India Footprint with Registry Shift and Infrastructure Moves
Hapag-Lloyd is stepping up its presence in India, positioning the country as a core pillar of its future network and investment strateg...
Hormuz disruption redirects shipping flows toward Kenya as regional port gains traction
Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is beginning to reshape global shipping patterns, with a little used port in Kenya emerging as an un...
Iran weighs Hormuz transit fees as shipping costs face new pressure
Iran is considering introducing transit charges for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could reshape shipping ec...
Hamburg Maritime Forum 2026: Where Maritime Strategy Meets Real-World Execution
As the maritime industry faces one of the most transformative periods in its history, the Hamburg Maritime Forum 2026 emerges as a key ...