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Ocean Container Freight Rates Jump 201%, Nearing Crisis-Era Peaks
Ocean container freight rates have surged 201%, reviving concerns about supply-chain stress, inflation, and pressure on corporate margins. Elevated diesel…
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Somali Piracy Resurges as Attacks Hit 15 Vessels in 2026
Somali piracy is re-emerging as a material risk for global shipping after at least 15 vessel attacks in 2026. The…
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COSCO Rejects U.S. Spy Ship Allegations Ahead of Xi’s Sept. 24 Visit
COSCO has denied allegations that its container ships carry surveillance equipment for Chinese intelligence collection. The claims add geopolitical pressure…
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Red Sea Shipping Risk Rises After Attack Near Yemen Chokepoint
A reported attack on a cargo ship near Yemen has revived concerns about Red Sea shipping security. Investors are watching…
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Strait of Hormuz Shipping Faces Months of Disruption as Mine Risks Persist
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is recovering only slowly after the recent closure, with narrow transit corridors and mine…