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IMO Secretary-General mourns seafarers killed during rescue of hijacked ship
While three hijacked vessels have been freed after months in captivity, five seafarers have reportedly died in the crossfire of rescue operations. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has expressed his condolences and reiterated his tireless call on the international community to do more to protect seafarers, following reports of the deaths of five crew members during an operation to free…
Shipping’s Net-Zero Framework Sails On, Despite Headwinds from Detractors
As a meeting on the climate impacts of global shipping closed today at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Clean Shipping Coalition welcomed broad support by member states for the…
Asia-US container rates rise, tanker rates ex-USG soften as Asia port congestion intensifies
Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US were mostly higher this week while rates for liquid chemical tankers ex-US Gulf were mostly softer, all while schedule reliability is…
European feed prices hit record highs on volatile futures
European soybean meal and corn prices climbed to their highest levels since Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, launched its EU feed assessments in May 2025, on Sept. 3, as market participants…
Perfect Storm at Sea: High bunker prices meet declining fuel quality
Marine fuel buyers entered 2026 facing a perfect storm, suffering some of the highest bunker prices ever experienced, paired with a sharp and concerning decline in fuel quality. Across the…
Iran threatens to fine, detain vessels violating Hormuz transit rules
Iran warned that vessels violating its rules for transiting the Strait of Hormuz could face penalties including fines, detention or confiscation, according to a post on X from the Persian Gulf…
UKHO to mark one year of S-100 trials at SMM 2026
The UK Hydrographic Office will share findings from a year of S-100 trials at SMM 2026 as part of its Future of Navigation Forum. The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) will present findings from its…
Platts Container Index rises to $7,565/FEU, hitting highest level in 2026
The Platts Container Index, a weighted average of key container routes, rose to $7,565/FEU on Aug. 21, increasing by $3,052.3/FEU and surpassing the previous 2026 high of $4,512.7/FEU on June 1…
IMO announces evacuation plan in the Strait of Hormuz
Large scale operation to be carried out in cooperation with States and industry Following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United…
Full support from Danish Shipping for Danish contribution to international military operation in Hormuz
The Danish government has secured parliamentary support for Denmark to contribute to a British-French-led operation aimed at helping protect civilian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Danish…
ASA statement on the United States–Iran memorandum and the reopening of Maritime Trade through the Strait of Hormuz
The Asian Shipowners’ Association welcomes the signing of the Memorandum between the United States and Iran aimed at ending hostilities and reducing tensions in the Gulf region. The Strait of Hormuz…
More than $1 billion approved to power Port of the Future
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a $1.05 billion annual budget for the Port of Long Beach, which is at the center of one of the busiest logistics hubs in the world.…
Intermodal Report Week 25 2026
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Allied – Weekly Market Review – Week 25
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AD Ports Group launches AI-powered intelligence headquarters IHQ, marking 20 years of digital innovation
20 global workstreams to be AI-augmented or AI native with thousands of purpose-built digital ‘’workers’’ for 24/7 added speed and scale IHQ to rewire major functions with AI-enabled intelligence,…
Freight forwarders helped make Brexit-era UK–EU trade manageable
As the UK marks ten years since the Brexit referendum, the British International Freight Association is highlighting the vital role played by its members in helping businesses adapt to the biggest…
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