'Hands on triggers' over Gaza a threat to early Red Sea return

There have been “notable increases” in maritime insurance premiums, as ceasefire uncertainty clouds the prospect of a late-March return to the Red-Sea by ocean carriers. After the 19 January ceasefire agreement ...

Feb 12, 2025• Comments•

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News / Jury still out on benefits of index-linked contracts for shippers

Freight index platforms are keen to push index-linked agreements (ILAs), but there are questions about ...

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Mar 12, 2025• Comments•

News / Over-inflated retail inventories could contribute to deflating freight markets

Freight markets are expected to soften – not least because of high inventory levels. According to ...

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Jan 23, 2025• Comments•

News / Service return to using Suez Canal 'just a one-off' says CMA CGM

Despite positive ceasefire developments, stakeholders should not expect container lines to immediately return to using ...

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Jan 21, 2025• Comments•

News / Rates still slipping as peak season recedes and port strike threat subsides

Freight rates are continuing their downward correction following the premature peak season and front-loading of ...

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Oct 18, 2024• Comments•

News / Freight rates will stay high next year – no respite for shippers, predicts Drewry

Some three million teu of new tonnage arriving next year will most likely be “more ...

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Oct 17, 2024• Comments•

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News / CAI International to invest $1.35bn in new containers

US-based container lessor CAI International is to invest $1.35bn on 700,000 new containers, anticipating rising ...

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Oct 14, 2024• Comments•

News / Arrival of new box ships and fewer blank sailings should ease port congestion

Port congestion should ease as new vessel capacity comes in and Red Sea diversions become ...

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Aug 29, 2024• Comments•

News / Container manufacturers tell customers they are ‘sold out’ until mid-October

Drewry says it expects 2024 to be the second-highest year on record for dry freight ...

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Aug 27, 2024• Comments•

News / Shipping alliance shake-up will make waves during new contract season

With the ocean shipping alliances set to undergo major upheaval, the upcoming contract negotiation season ...

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Aug 21, 2024• Comments•

News / More challenges for container shipping may be lurking as contract talks loom

Supply chain managers need to be wary of more threats to container shipping – and ...

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Aug 13, 2024• Comments•

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'Hands on triggers' over Gaza a threat to early Red Sea return

Drewry Headlines

News / Jury still out on benefits of index-linked contracts for shippers

News / Over-inflated retail inventories could contribute to deflating freight markets

News / Service return to using Suez Canal 'just a one-off' says CMA CGM

News / Rates still slipping as peak season recedes and port strike threat subsides

News / Freight rates will stay high next year – no respite for shippers, predicts Drewry

COMPANY NOTICES

News / CAI International to invest $1.35bn in new containers

News / Arrival of new box ships and fewer blank sailings should ease port congestion

News / Container manufacturers tell customers they are ‘sold out’ until mid-October

News / Shipping alliance shake-up will make waves during new contract season

News / More challenges for container shipping may be lurking as contract talks loom

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'Hands on triggers' over Gaza a threat to early Red Sea return

Drewry Headlines

News / Jury still out on benefits of index-linked contracts for shippers

News / Over-inflated retail inventories could contribute to deflating freight markets

News / Service return to using Suez Canal 'just a one-off' says CMA CGM

News / Rates still slipping as peak season recedes and port strike threat subsides

News / Freight rates will stay high next year – no respite for shippers, predicts Drewry

COMPANY NOTICES

News / CAI International to invest $1.35bn in new containers

News / Arrival of new box ships and fewer blank sailings should ease port congestion

News / Container manufacturers tell customers they are ‘sold out’ until mid-October

News / Shipping alliance shake-up will make waves during new contract season

News / More challenges for container shipping may be lurking as contract talks loom

Most read news

News / Top seven box terminal operators now control 40% of global throughput

News / Threat of rising oil price adds to frustration for crisis-hit supply chain chiefs

Loadstar Podcast | Apr 2024 | Middle East erupts, Dali general average, IATA CNS ‘live’ and forwarders hit back

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