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The Hidden Winners of Global Trade Disruption: Who Benefits from War in Global Commerce?
Sea News – International Service- Recent disruptions in global energy flows and shifts in key transportation routes have not only created a temporary shock to markets, but have also triggered a deeper structural trend: a redistribution of…
Historic Surge in Tanker Rates; Global Energy Pulse Influenced by Iran
Sea News – International Service-The global tanker market has entered one of its most volatile phases in recent years over the past 48 hours, following heightened security developments in the Strait of Hormuz. Key indicators across the…
Container Ship Chartering Queue Extends into 2027!
Sea News – While Asian markets remain relatively quiet due to Lunar New Year holidays, the underlying container chartering market shows a surge of competition for the remaining available capacity. The latest New ConTex report (February 19,…
Tankers Dominate the Maritime Shipping Market in 2026
Sea News – International Desk – While Far East markets have experienced a temporary slowdown due to the Lunar New Year holidays, weekly global shipping indices indicate notable activity across key maritime trade routes.
According to the…
Shipping Association of Iran Secures A+ Rating for Second Consecutive Term
In the course of comprehensive and ongoing evaluations of national economic associations conducted by the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, the Iranian Shipping Association has once again achieved the…
Ocean Paradox: MR Tankers Surge as Capesize Dry Bulk Market Falters
The latest weekly report from the Baltic Exchange reveals a polarized maritime market. While long-haul dry bulk rates faced significant downward pressure, product tankers in the Atlantic region witnessed an unprecedented price explosion.…
Singapore Named World’s Top Port
Sea News – International Service – In the latest global container port rankings published by the international institute DNV in collaboration with Menon Economics, Singapore Port has been named the world’s top port. The report evaluated the…
Dubai–Umm Qasr Ro-Ro Line Activated; New Developments at Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port
SeaNews – International Desk – Umm Qasr Port, Iraq’s most important maritime gateway, has witnessed significant developments in recent weeks. These changes are not only impacting the country’s trade but also have the potential to shift the…
Foreign Tanker Carrying 6 Million Liters of Smuggled Fuel Seized in the Gulf of Oman
Sea News – Judicial authorities in Hormozgan province have seized a foreign tanker carrying 6 million liters of smuggled diesel in the waters of the Gulf of Oman.
According to Fars News Agency from Bandar Abbas, Mojtaba Ghahremani, Head of…
A Challenging Week at Sea: Dry Bulk Rates Rise as Tanker Earnings Decline
SeaNews- The Baltic Exchange has released its weekly market report covering Week 49 of 2025*, prepared exclusively for FONASBA associations and member companies. The report outlines key developments across major maritime sectors, including…