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With the return of Donald Trump to power, the "maximum pressure" policy against the Islamic Republic of Iran has once again been placed on the White House's agenda. In his first executive order, the new President of the United States has…

The maritime transportation market, as one of the main pillars of global trade, is always influenced by various economic, political, and seasonal factors. This weekly report reviews the recent trends in the Bulk (dry cargo) and Tanker…

The New ConTex Index is one of the key benchmarks for evaluating container ship charter rates in the maritime transport market. This index assesses rental rates for various types of container ships with different capacities and lease…

According to Sea News, for the first time this year, the largest Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) vessel carrying over 2,000 cars docked at Shahid Rajaee Port, and its unloading operation was successfully completed. This operation, considered a…

In the maritime transport industry, container ship time charter rates are considered one of the key indicators for assessing market conditions. According to data published in the Hamburg Index©, container ship charter rates experienced…

The new Syrian government has announced the cancellation of the management and operation contract for the port of Tartus with the Russian company STG Stroytransgaz. This contract, signed in 2019 by the government of Bashar al-Assad, allowed…

The maritime transport market witnessed significant fluctuations across various sectors in the second week of January 2025. This report, prepared in collaboration with the Baltic Exchange, examines key trends and rate changes across…

The Red Sea, this vital and strategic route recognized by many countries around the world as one of the most important international trade arteries, has faced numerous security challenges in recent decades. These challenges have had…

the latest report from the New ConTex Index dated January 16, 2025, indicates a slight increase in the container ship charter market. The New ConTex index reached 1430 this week, reflecting a 0.6% rise compared to the previous week and a…

Following the announcement of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, two major shipping companies, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, have announced that they will not immediately return to the Red Sea. These companies emphasized that they will closely…