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Appeals court upholds FMC rules on carrier refusal-to-deal, export policies
The World Shipping Council argued unsuccessfully that a section of OSRA-22 aimed at US exports was an overreach by the country’s maritime regulator.
Salalah disruptions send carriers on Indian trades back to adding Pakistan calls
With operations at Salalah suspended on Saturday due to a drone strike, Hapag-Lloyd has positioned its upcoming westbound sailing on the India-USEC “TPI” service to call at Port Qasim in Pakistan.
Industry faces trickle down pivot as largest ocean carriers continue to grow
With big carriers “ferociously” integrating, those down the pecking order like smaller liners, neutral terminal operators and leasing companies have seen their market shrink and need to review strategy as a result, writes Jeremy Masters.
MPV operators face worsening bunker fuel supply crisis as stocks tighten
Carriers are already facing tight supplies in most key bunkering hubs including the Middle East and South Africa, which has led operators to cut the speed of ships and become more flexible in sourcing fuel.
Multipurpose vessel ordering spree continues with raft of new deals
Strength in the breakbulk and project cargo markets has encouraged a round of new ship orders.
ONE adds to Asian terminal holdings with Laem Chabang deal
The ocean carrier is acquiring a 30% stake in a Hutchison-owned terminal operator that runs four terminals at the port in Thailand.
FMC rejection of carriers’ surcharge waiver shows shift in US shipping politics
Forcing liners to wait for the 30-day notice period to end before implementing war-related surcharges reflects a multi-year ascendency of shipper influence in Washington and the corresponding decline in carrier heft, writes Peter Tirschwell.
Drone strike closes key Middle East transit hub of Salalah
The Omani port operated by APM Terminals is one of the alternative container drop-off points in the region being used by ocean carriers unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Hormuz closure triggers ‘havoc’ for project logistics supply chain
Total transit collapse and escalating infrastructure threats are forcing project cargo shippers to step up their contingency planning.