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The container ship charter market at a crossroads between stability and decline!
The container ship charter market experienced a relative decline in rates during the sixth week of 2025. The New ConTex Index, which serves as a benchmark for assessing charter rates in the global market, fell by 0.6% to 1,412 points. This…
The Impact of Global Developments on the Container Ship Charter Market
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…
Record-Breaking Performance at Shahid Rajaee Port; Over 2,000 Cars Unloaded in 12 Hours!
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…
Five Turbulent Years in the Container Ship Charter Market: Analysis of the Hamburg Index
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…
Challenges and Opportunities in the Maritime Transport Market at the Beginning of the Year
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…
“Safe Maritime Corridors: An Opportunity to Bypass Sanctions and Revive Global Trade”
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…
Positive Growth in the Container Ship Charter Market in 2025 with Rising Rates
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…
Return to the Red Sea? Maybe Another Time!
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…
Prohibition of entry for sanctioned oil tankers into Shandong ports in China!
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…
Polmeh: Over 60% of Iran’s Maritime Transport is Conducted by the Private Sector
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…