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Fluctuations in Time Charter Rates of Container Ships: From Sky to Ground
SEA News – International Desk – The latest report from the Hamburg and Bremen Shipbrokers' Association reveals that time charter (T/C) rates for container ships have undergone significant fluctuations over the past five years. The sharp…
Agreement Between Customs and the Shipping Association to Improve Container Exit and Clearance…
Secretary General of the Shipping Association Speaks to SEA-News:
Agreement Between Customs and the Shipping Association to Improve Container Exit and Clearance Processes
In 2022, Shahid Rajaei Customs, following correspondence with…
Container Ship Market: Gradual Rate Growth and Relative Stability
This report examines developments in container ship charter rates based on the New ConTex index. The data presented in this index include weekly and monthly changes in charter rates for vessels of various capacities (1,100 TEU to 5,700 TEU)…
Significant Decline in Freight Rates Across Various Maritime Transport Sectors: Will the Downward…
The maritime transport market, as one of the main pillars of global trade, is constantly influenced by various factors such as weather conditions, economic developments, and changes in supply and demand. The weekly maritime transport market…
The First Vice President’s Urgent Order in Response to the Letter from the National Shipping…
The First Vice President’s Urgent Order to Resolve Customs Issues Related to the Clearance of Temporary Import Permits for Containers in Response to the Letter from the Shipping Association.
Polmeh: The Private Sector in the Maritime Industry Stands on Its Own Feet
Sea News - Despite Iran’s ports having significant capacities, less than half of this potential is currently utilized. This situation not only prevents optimized economic productivity but also leads to missed major commercial and economic…
Silent Battle at the Ports: China as the Trojan Horse for the U.S. Economy!
Sea News – International Service – U.S. officials have warned of potential cybersecurity threats from the use of Chinese-made cranes at key ports in the country. According to American security experts, cranes manufactured by the Chinese…
Fluctuations in the Maritime Transport Market in the Bulk and Tanker Sectors
Maritime Transport Market Fluctuations in Bulk and Tanker Sectors Last week, the maritime transport market witnessed various fluctuations in both the Bulk and Tanker sectors. In the Bulk segment, different types of vessels, including…
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…
Maritime Diplomacy: The Necessity of Today Against Trump’s Pressures!
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…