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Drewry: The World Container Index increased 12% in week 20-2026 | Freight news
21+ hour, 40+ min ago (176+ words) In accordance with the assessment of Drewry Supply Chain Advisors, the container rates last week turned to a fast-increasing tendency. As it is mentioned, their composite World Container Index increased by 12% to $2, 553 per 40-foot container. Freight rates from Shanghai to…...
Arkas Holding inks $75m loan in "milestone" deal with ADB and DEG | Shipping Finance news
10+ hour, 2+ min ago (209+ words) Arkas Holding has signed a ground-breaking financing deal with ADB and a German development finance institution. A $75m loan agreement has been signed with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the German development finance institution DEG " Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mb H. This…...
Hapag-Lloyd posts Q1 "unsatisfactory" result amid war and Maersk keeps Hormuz transits suspended | Container news
23+ hour, 45+ min ago (495+ words) German shipping group Hapag-Lloyd reported an "unsatisfactory" first-quarter result, citing the impact of lower freight rates and operational disruptions from severe weather conditions and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. The group's first quarter profit for 2026 is significantly below…...
US Coast Guard's $46m cocaine "Triple Threat' bust off Colombia | Shipping reports
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (275+ words) The crew of a U. S. Coast Guard ship simultaneously intercepted three boats carrying around 6, 085 pounds of cocaine worth nearly $45. 8m and stopping what the agency called a "triple threat," officials said Thursday. The crew of the Tahoma, a 270-foot medium endurance cutter…...
Greek Mo D: Sea drone found in Ionian Sea is Ukrainian - an extremely serious issue | Hellenic shipping news
23+ hour, 47+ min ago (423+ words) Greek minister of national defence Nikos Dendias said he is still awaiting explanations regarding the sea drone discovered in the Ionian Sea, sending a stern message toward Ukraine during a speech delivered in Agathonisi on Thursday. The drone that was…...
Indian-flagged vessel sinks after attack off Oman coast, all crew safe | Ship Accidents
10+ hour, 4+ min ago (522+ words) India on Thursday said an Indian-flagged vessel was attacked off the coast of Oman, and subsequently sank, calling the incident "unacceptable." All 14 crew members onboard were safely rescued by the Omani Coast Guard and have reached Dibba Port, Oman, the…...
UK to send drones, jets and warship to join Strait of Hormuz defence mission | Shipping reports
23+ hour, 49+ min ago (756+ words) The UK has said it will contribute drones, advanced Typhoon jets and a warship to a joint mission aimed at safeguarding shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Defence Secretary John Healey announced the package at a virtual summit of defence…...
Trump cuts in as Fox's host confronts him on "painfully high' gas prices | Commodity news
12+ hour, 19+ min ago (817+ words) Fox News" chief political anchor, anchor and executive editor of Special Report Bret Baier scored an extensive sit-down with President Trump, which aired last week. Trump discussed the Iran conflict, gas prices, the Strait of Hormuz and more" Baier asked…...
Norden expands fleet with handysize quartet purchase | Dry bulk shipping news
23+ hour, 41+ min ago (128+ words) Denmark's Norden, a shipping company known for its ocean-based freight services for bulk and project cargo of all sizes, has expanded its fleet by acquiring four dry cargo handysize vessels. The four acquired vessels were built in 2024 and are scheduled…...
Trump administration backs nuclear-powered shipping in bid to revive US maritime industry | Ship Technology
10+ hour, 3+ min ago (439+ words) Shipping Telegraph Ap S shall not be responsible for any errors or omissions contained in the articles or the website used to gain access hereto and reserves the right to make changes without notice. Shipping Telegraph Ap S makes no…...