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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…

Red Sea Insurance Spikes After Houthi Ship Attacks

Jul 10, 2025

The insurance cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea has more than doubled in recent days after Yemen's Houthis attacked and sank two ships, killing at least four seafarers after months of calm, industry sources said on Thursday.The Red…

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…

GES Exits Dutch Market with Rotterdam Terminal Sale to Tepsa

Jul 10, 2025

Global Energy Storage Group (GES) has completed of the sale of its terminal located in the Port of Rotterdam to French-based firm Tepsa.The facility, which includes 212,000 m3 of tank storage and approximately 18 hectares of development land in the Europoort area…

Joint Statement on Red Sea Attacks From ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO

Jul 09, 2025

In recent days, two ships have now been attacked in the Red Sea. One has sunk and the other has suffered extensive damage. These vessels have been attacked with callous disregard for the lives of innocent civilian seafarers and as an inevitable but terrible consequence…

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…

CV International, Capes Shipping Agencies Announce New CFO

Jul 08, 2025

CV International, Inc. (CVI), a Norfolk-based freight forwarder and customs broker, and its subsidiary Capes Shipping Agencies, a port and vessel agency, have announced the appointment of Jeff Underwood as Chief Financial Officer. Jeff brings over 30 years of financial experience…

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…

NYK-TDG Maritime Academy Celebrates 80 Graduates

Jul 07, 2025

On July 4, the NYK-TDG Maritime Academy (NTMA), a merchant marine academy jointly operated by NYK and the Transnational Diversified Group (TDG) near Manila, Philippines, held a commencement ceremony for 80 students, the academy’s 14th batch of graduates…

Israel Attacks Three Yemen Ports

Jul 07, 2025

Israel has attacked Houthi targets in three Yemeni ports and a power plant, the Israeli military said early on Monday, marking the first Israeli attack on Yemen in almost a month.The strikes on Hodeidah, Ras Isa and Salif ports, and Ras Qantib…

Gladstone Ports Welcomes New CEO

Jul 06, 2025

Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) of Australia has appointed Andrew Johnson as the organization’s new CEO.With over 30 years of national and international leadership experience, Johnson has a proven track record successfully leading large-scale…

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