2+ week, 1+ day ago  (398+ words) Ceasefire talks that could have led to a partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz collapsed late last week, followed by a US naval blockade of Iran-linked traffic. Limited vessel movement through the Gulf is unlikely to resume at scale…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (400+ words) Fresh Plaza The numbers speak for themselves "By 2035, Houston will overtake Chicago as the 3rd largest city in the U. S At a time we're seeing states in the U. S lose population, Texas is still growing at 1000 new citizens per day," says…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (297+ words) Freight rates remained stable in January due to constrained vessel availability and low idling. In February, weaker demand led to lower rates as export volumes declined. In March, disruptions to shipping routes and reduced capacity availability created operational pressure, while…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (370+ words) Fresh Plaza India's grape exporters are grappling with serious challenges from the Middle East conflict, as Gulf shipments grind to a halt and shipping routes turn chaotic, explains Rajendra Pandit Deore of Shree Krishna IMPEX Ventures "A major chunk of…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (294+ words) International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has launched the South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) as construction progresses on what will be the Philippines' second-largest terminal. The US$800 million terminal, located about 110 kilometers south of Manila within the Bauan International Port…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (242+ words) Fresh Plaza Indian quick commerce platforms and general trade now show steady demand for exotic fruits like Thai longans, but tight shelf life and logistics hurdles make container imports a calculated risk, says Ashok Vardhan of CNAV Varadhi Imports and…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (437+ words) CMA CGM reported revenue of US$54. 4 billion for the 2025 financial year, down 2. 0% compared with 2024, mainly due to lower revenue from container shipping activities. EBITDA reached US$10. 6 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 19. 4%, down 4. 8 percentage points compared with the previous year....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (332+ words) Market participants report that almond shipments to the United Arab Emirates are facing execution challenges as shipping disruptions across the Middle East intensify. Sellers and traders say carriers have begun withdrawing from previously accepted business, issuing booking cancellations, and adjusting…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (189+ words) Fresh Plaza The Egyptian citrus season started late this year, according to the instructions of the Agricultural Export Council The first export day was December 15, 2025, which contributed to a significant decrease in local selling prices Navel oranges are traditionally the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (468+ words) German carrier Hapag-Lloyd and private equity fund FIMI are preparing to complete the US$4. 2 billion acquisition of Israeli shipping company Zim, signed last month, and to delist the company from trading. The deal is still subject to regulatory review. Industry…...