CMA CGM has announced a new port call in Cork, Ireland, as part of its strategy to expand transatlantic coverage and strengthen service options for the Irish market. This addition...
Wan Hai Lines implements rate restoration on Asia trades
Wan Hai Lines has announced a targeted rate adjustment across its Asia trades following a review of recent developments in the Middle East and their impact on operating conditions. Effective...
IMO urges coordinated action to safeguard Gulf shipping
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council has issued a strong condemnation of recent attacks on merchant vessels and the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz trade corridor. In his...
Hapag-Lloyd signs LOI to support India’s maritime growth
Hapag-Lloyd and the Government of India have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to deepen maritime cooperation and support the growth of India’s shipping and logistics sector. The agreement identifies...
Iran establishes controlled shipping corridor in Hormuz
Iran has introduced a controlled shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple industry reports and vessel tracking data, as regional tensions continue to affect maritime traffic in...
CMA CGM updates Türkiye PSS as PCRF XL service launches
CMA CGM Group has issued a revision to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS), covering shipments from Türkiye to a range of destinations across Latin America and the Caribbean. The updated...
LR report highlights urgent need for data governance
According to research from Lloyd’s Register (LR) and OneOcean, shipping companies must actively harness and standardise operational data to stay competitive in a rapidly digitalising and regulated industry. The report,...
OCEAN Alliance grows share as Gemini keeps capacity fixed
In issue 756 of Sea‑Intelligence Sunday Spotlight, Sea‑Intelligence highlighted Gemini’s declining capacity market share on the Transpacific and Asia–North Europe trade lanes. The rolling eight‑week average shows a steady downward...
Tug Network Team strengthens presence in Europe with Fairplay
Tug Network Team (TNT), an alliance of independent towage operators launched in the Americas in 2024, has expanded into Europe with the addition of Fairplay Towage. The move extends the...
LR Advisory appointed to guide India’s maritime reforms
Lloyd’s Register (LR) Advisory has been appointed as the Technical Support Unit (TSU) to India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), helping drive a more sustainable, digitally enabled maritime sector....
New ISO standard guides shipping on safe hull cleaning
A new ISO standard, ISO 6319, has been published to provide a global framework for environmentally responsible hull cleaning. The standard aims to reduce the spread of invasive aquatic species...
IMO Council to examine Gulf risks for merchant crews
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will review the effects of rising regional tensions on shipping and seafarers in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf, with particular...
