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Weekly container ship capacity through the Suez Canal has surpassed 50% of its pre-disruption volumes for the first time since Red Sea attacks began, according to a recent report.
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Malaysia's Lianson Fleet Group has acquired a third Ultramax bulker, a 2013-built Japanese vessel, as part of its ongoing expansion beyond its core offshore support vessel operations.
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Dubai-based Emarat Maritime is significantly expanding its fleet by adding six new LR1 product carriers to its orderbook in China, with deliveries scheduled for 2029 and 2030.
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Container freight spot rates from Asia to the US have decreased following China's Golden Week holiday, indicating the end of the extended transpacific peak season.
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Suardiaz Group has acquired the RS Atlantico, an LNG-powered car carrier, as part of an ongoing investment plan to strengthen its global logistics provider position.
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Descartes Systems Group has launched a new AI agent coordination platform, the Descartes Agent Control Plane, designed to automate complex logistics workflows across various applications and supply chain partners.
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Kuehne+Nagel has inaugurated a new technology centre in Chennai, India, aimed at enhancing its global engineering capabilities and advancing its proprietary digital logistics platforms.
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The Philippine Coast Guard has commissioned a 61-meter patrol vessel, acquired and donated by the We Protect Our Seas Foundation for civilian missions, with planned deployment in Mindanao.
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Etihad Rail has launched a new freight service, establishing a direct rail link between Abu Dhabi's industrial zone and a port located on the Indian Ocean.
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Great Lakes Towing has placed an order for two additional tugboats, expanding its ongoing 12-vessel series, with deliveries anticipated in late 2027 and early 2028.
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The Louisiana Department of Transportation has approved LabMar's acquisition of Cameron Ferry operations, with a 60-day transition period during which the state will retain ownership of assets.
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The Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) market has undergone a substantial repricing throughout 2026, with a notable acceleration observed since late July, as robust freight earnings have directly influenced secondhand vessel values.
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Autonomous yard trucks are moving beyond pilot programs into commercial applications, but their widespread adoption is hindered more by operational challenges and integration issues than by technological limitations, according to industry experts.
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Kuehne + Nagel has entered into a long-term agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide a comprehensive suite of logistics services for the cloud computing platform's infrastructure.
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The Capesize dry bulk shipping market experienced a softer tone during the first half of the week, primarily due to an imbalance between available tonnage and new cargo demand in the Pacific region.
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The VLCC market experienced a week of record-breaking activity, with key routes seeing significant increases in daily earnings, according to a recent report by shipbroker Gibson.
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US regulators have granted Boeing a three-year exemption for its 777F aircraft, allowing continued production to address the ongoing shortage of large freighters and uncertainty surrounding new model deliveries, according to The Loadstar.
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Ocean freight rates have not seen the anticipated post-peak season decline, as strong US import demand, weather-related disruptions, and carrier capacity reductions continue to exert pressure on the market, according to a recent analysis.
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Container spot freight rates on transpacific routes have reached levels not seen since July 2022, with the Shanghai-New York rate surpassing $10,000 per 40ft, while Asia-Europe rates continue to slide, according to The Loadstar.
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Greek shipowner and manager Centrofin Management has reportedly entered the container shipping sector by placing an order for its initial containerships, according to recent reports.
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CU Lines is set to introduce a new shipping service connecting China and Indonesia, leveraging a slot agreement with other major carriers to expand its intra-Asia network.
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Inmarsat Maritime's NexusWave connectivity service has secured Cyber Security Type Approval from Bureau Veritas, confirming its compliance with industry-standard cyber security requirements.
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Tung Chee-hwa, who served as a shipping executive before becoming Hong Kong's first Chief Executive, passed away peacefully at the age of 89, as reported by The Loadstar.
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Tung Chee-hwa, a prominent figure in Hong Kong shipping and former head of OOCL, has passed away at the age of 89, according to a report by Splash 247.
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Evergreen Marine has significantly expanded its smart cold chain capabilities by operating approximately 58,000 reefer containers equipped with Internet of Things (IoT) technology, enhancing cargo monitoring.
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