Middle East chaos, shipping in tilt
The attack on Iran launched over the weekend by US and Israeli forces (Operation Epic Fury) has triggered an unprecedented shipping crisis
Container shipping rates down 1%
Freight rates continue to fall to $1,899 per FEU this week. -2% on Shanghai – Genoa route
It’s too soon for a return to Suez
According to Alphaliner, 2 CMA CGM ships recently crossing the canal does not represent a trend reversal
Livorno driving Italian port recovery
Fedespedi's Economic Outlook shows that the port closed the first semester with +11.8% container traffic
Jacksonville sets its sights on Livorno
US delegation visits Palazzo Rosciano to explore setting up at least one direct service between the two ports
Suez Canal crossings back up in July
1,055 vessels crossed the waterway, +0.8% on an annual basis. This was due to increased tanker traffic.
China fears shipping market chaos
Presenting its mid-year results, OOIL highlights how political uncertainties could heavily impact the sector
MSC launches new service from Australia
The service will start in February 2026 with 11 ships on a weekly rotation from Philadelphia to Brisbane
Port of Los Angeles hit by levy backlash
The Californian port of call ended May with a 4.8% monthly drop in its traffic volumes