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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…
Recession in the Bulk and Tanker Shipping Market; Decreased Demand and Rising Number of Idle Ships
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 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…
The port of Tartus, Syria, is no longer under Russian control!
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…
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…