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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…
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…
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…
Anchorage of Challenges and Opportunities: Predicting the State of the Maritime Transport Industry…
The maritime transport industry, as one of the key pillars of global trade, lies at the heart of the world's economic and commercial networks. This sector, particularly tied to the transportation of essential goods, plays a critical role in…
Kazakhstan and China: A New Rival for Iran’s North-South Corridor?
Sea News – International Service – Following the 7th China International Supply Chain and Logistics Expo in Beijing, an agreement was signed to establish a new container hub at Kazakhstan’s Aktau Port between KTZ Express, China’s…