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The global steel sector outlook is improving, driven by steady demand and easing input costs, despite varied regional price movements.
Intra-Asia container rates are climbing due to storm-related port disruptions and robust peak season demand.
Oil tanker earnings on a benchmark route have approached $650,000 daily due to the Iran war and strategic shipping plays
A Federal Reserve official indicated that further interest rate hikes might be necessary despite recent inflation cooling
Shipping costs from Pakistan to the US have surged over 200% on some routes, driven by increased war-risk insurance and fuel prices
US seaborne coal exports surged to 2.10 million metric tons, with thermal coal shipments doubling week-over-week.
European corn and soybean meal prices are reaching near-record levels due to strong futures and supply concerns
Soybean futures have reached their highest level since December 2023 due to crop concerns and strong Chinese demand
Gothenburg Port maintained strong cargo flows in H1 2026, with container volumes near record levels and direct Asia services growing
CMA CGM has deferred the start of its low water surcharge for South American west coast cargo to October 1.
Major container shipping lines reported a significant profit recovery in Q2 2026 after a difficult 2025, according to Sea-Intelligence.
Port fees between the US and China, suspended since November 2025, may resume if no new agreement is reached.
Port fees between the US and China, suspended in November 2025, may resume soon without a new agreement
OOCL's first-half profit fell despite higher volumes and revenue, indicating potential freight rate pressure.
Global port congestion is escalating, with Maersk citing long-term underinvestment in infrastructure and Drewry confirming worsening…
The Baltic Dry Index has hit a nearly three-month peak, driven by consistent gains across all vessel segments
CMB.TECH announced strong Q2 2026 financial results and forecasts sustained demand in seaborne iron ore trade
MISC Group's Q2 2026 financial results show strong performance, mainly from its Petroleum business due to high tanker rates
Nordic American Tankers (NAT) sees an upward trend in tanker rates and vessel values following successful operations.
US port drayage rates are climbing as import volumes surge from peak season frontloading, tightening capacity and raising costs.
The U.S. goods trade deficit expanded, largely due to a significant rise in capital goods imports.
Demand for car-carrying capacity now far exceeds the current capability of the global fleet, prompting a raft of newbuild orders
The Asia-Americas container shipping market is on edge due to Panama Canal limits and rising import volumes.
SK Gas paid a record $5.3 million for an express Panama Canal transit slot, highlighting high demand and costs.
Soybean futures hit a 26-month high, reaching $12.5 per bushel, fueled by strong Chinese demand for US supplies.
Chinese container liners expect a major profit increase as freight rates hit a two-year high due to tariff anticipation and disruptions
Export disruptions are increasingly hurting tanker demand as seaborne volumes decline and oil stocks decrease, according to BIMCO.
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index rose for the fifth straight session, reaching its highest level since August 10
The UN Secretary-General warned that shipping disruptions in critical maritime choke points are threatening global food supplies
UK retail sales saw a notable drop in August 2026, impacting the distribution sector and future investment.
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