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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…

According to international trade sources, the Shandong Port Group in China’s Shandong Province has decided to ban the entry of oil tankers subject to U.S. sanctions. This province, recognized as one of China’s key hubs for crude oil…

Dr. Masoud Polmeh, Secretary General of the Iranian Association of Shipping and Related Services, addressed various issues concerning the country’s maritime fleet in an exclusive interview with the IRIB news agency. Topics included aging…