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Los Angeles June Imports Rebound as Retailers Stock Up Ahead of Holiday Season

Jul 14, 2025

Imports to the busiest U.S. seaport in Los Angeles rebounded strongly in June as retailers moved to stock up on goods for the holiday shopping season amid fears of higher tariffs.The Port of Los Angeles handled 470,450 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of incoming cargo last month after the U…

Port of Green Bay Shares June Tonnage

Jul 14, 2025

The Port of Green Bay saw 137,725 tons of material and raw goods pass through the port during June, compared to 123,794 tons during the the month of May. Current year-to-date totals are down 47% compared to the same time frame last season.“While…

Russian Urals Freight Rates Fall, But Possible Sanctions Cause Uncertainty

Jul 14, 2025

Freight rates for Russian oil shipments from the Baltic Sea ports to India have fallen in July-August as more tankers have become available, but this could change if new sanctions are imposed on Moscow, two traders said.The European Union is finalising its 18th sanctions package on Russia…

Seaborne Grain Exports From Russia Drop 25% in 2024/25

Jul 14, 2025

Russia's seaborne grain exports fell by 25.4% in the recently ended 2024-2025 season to around 46 million metric tons, shipping data from industry sources released on Monday showed.Russia, the world's leading wheat exporter, delivered grain…

Houthi Leader: Shipping Goods Related to Israel Through the Region Isn't Permitted

Jul 10, 2025

Yemeni Houthi militia leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi said on Thursday (July 10) that no company would be permitted to transport goods related to Israel through designated areas at sea.“It is not permissible for any company transporting goods for…

Vietnam Cracks Down on Illegal Transshipments After Striking Trade Deal With US

Jul 10, 2025

Vietnam is preparing stricter penalties to crack down on trade fraud and the illegal transshipment of goods, and has focused its inspections on Chinese products as it tries to comply with commitments made to Washington, documents seen by Reuters show…

Iron Ore 'Calm' in face of China Uncertainty, U.S. Tariffs

Jul 10, 2025

Iron ore prices have been a model of stability in recent months despite the increasing clouds over the outlook for the key steel raw material.The benchmark Singapore Exchange contract ended at $95.25 a metric ton on Monday, down from $95.89…

Xeneta Ocean Container Shipping Market Update

Jul 09, 2025

Market average spot rates – July 8, 2025:Far East to US West Coast: USD 2673 per FEU (40ft container)Far East to US East Coast: USD 5151 per FEUFar East to North Europe: USD 3393 per FEUFar East to Mediterranean: USD 4197 per FEUNorth Europe…

Coal Shipments Plummet 6%, China's the Driver

Jul 09, 2025

“During the first half of 2025, global coal shipments fell 6% y/y amid weak import demand in large markets. Cargo loadings headed to China and advanced economies slowed considerably, partly due to stronger electricity generation from renewables and to weaker steel production…

Tariffs, Sanctions and Shipping Risks: The New Supply Chain Reality

Jul 08, 2025

New US tariffs are prompting companies to reduce their reliance on China as a source of imports, but the implications for supply chains go much further. From the rise in dark shipping to the escalation in sanctions to countries including Iran and Venezuela…

German Exports Decreased in May As Companies Frontloaded in Q1 to Beat Tariffs

Jul 08, 2025

German exports fell more than expected in May, data showed on Tuesday, after the positive impact from companies rushing to beat U.S. tariffs waned.Exports from Europe's biggest economy fell by 1.4% in May compared with the previous month, data from the federal statistics office showed…

Bunge Charters Argentine Soy Meal Cargo to China

Jul 07, 2025

Grains merchant Bunge has chartered 30,000 metric tons of Argentine soybean meal cargo destined for China, data seen by Reuters on Monday showed, which would mark the first such soymeal cargo since Beijing approved Argentine imports in 2019…

Ship Design, Maritime Accidents and There’s a Master on the Run

Jul 02, 2025

There’s a master on the run right now.It was 4am, about 10 years ago. Two crewmembers died, 15 others were hospitalized. The master didn’t receive prior notification of the cargo fumigation that occurred, yet it is the master who is being held accountable…

Maersk: Effective US Tariffs Average Around 21% Currently

Jul 02, 2025

Maersk estimates companies pay effective U.S. import tariffs of on average 21% relative to container load, the Danish shipping group said on Wednesday, less than half the rate before Washington paused its sweeping tariffs in April.Maersk said in a regular global market update that at its peak…

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