Analysis: Panama Canal – delving into claim and counterclaim
Chinese influence
Here’s one from the left field: Saudi Arabia is reportedly drawing up plans to develop an enormous canal through Oman which would negate the need for vessels calling further up the Persian/Arabian Gulf to transit the Gulf of Hormuz, a chokepoint in the region which Iranian naval forces could potentially shut off – effectively blockading vessels from reaching Saudi port gateways and thus limiting Saudi oil exports. It really would be an extraordinary engineering feat if it ever materialises.
Keep our news independent, by supporting The Loadstar
Volume surge and an early peak season? 'Don't celebrate too soon,' warning
Ecommerce likely the front-runner in resurge of transpacific trade after deal
China-US trade tariff pause could drive a rebound for transpacific rates
Shippers should check out the 'small print' in China-US tariff cuts
Service chaos from trade ban with India a problem for Pakistan shippers
Carriers impose 'emergency operation' surcharges on Pakistan cargo
15% rebate for box ships as Suez Canal Authority woos carriers
Comment on this article