shipping
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Unknown projectiles strike three ships in the Gulf as carriers warn of contract termination and safe-port offloads
Unidentified strikes on container ships in the Arabian Gulf are heightening fears about global supply chains. Carriers warn of potential contract terminations and cargo offloads at nearby ports, fueling diversions and delays at major hubs. Insurers and shippers are scrambling for guidance on routing, liability, and safe discharge points as the situation unfolds.
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Neptune Pacific Increases LSR Surcharge to $242 Dry TEU, $363 Reefer TEU for South Pacific Sailings Starting April 1, 2026
A revised low-sulphur recovery surcharge is taking effect for South Pacific sailings from April 1, 2026, as bunker costs rise. The new levy will impact container rates, with different implications for dry and refrigerated cargo. Expect ongoing volatility and potential further adjustments as fuel markets move.
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Port Everglades posts record FY2025 volumes across cargo, energy and cruise, as $3.8B capital plan unfolds
Port Everglades closed its fiscal year with record momentum across cargo, energy and cruise, underscoring its role as a diversified gateway for South Florida and the Caribbean. The milestone is paired with a multi‑billion investment plan to expand capacity, boost resilience and strengthen intermodal connections for the years ahead.
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Fiji Outer Islands Face Fuel Access Crisis as Vessels Denied Fuel on Lau and Rotuma Routes
Fuel access for Fiji’s outer islands is under strain as a leading shipping firm reports repeated refusals to dispense fuel on recent remote routes. The move threatens medical transfers, emergency services and routine deliveries, prompting urgent calls for government scrutiny and clearer stock distribution.
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MSC Launches Eagle Service in Suva, Directly Linking Fiji to Philadelphia and Savannah
Fiji is stepping up its trade game with MSC’s Eagle Service—a new weekly shipping link from Suva designed to speed freight to global markets and boost reliability for exporters. With direct calls to the US East Coast and streamlined transshipments via Tauranga, the move could sharpen Fiji’s edge in fresh produce, seafood, and other high‑value…
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Iranian strikes and Gulf airspace closures force cruise ships to halt itineraries in UAE and Qatar
Gulf tensions are rippling beyond energy markets, pushing cruise operators to pause itineraries and keep ships in port as airspace restrictions and security concerns complicate disembarkations for thousands of travelers.