Escalation of the Red Sea crisis in December 2023 is an important waypoint for ocean container shipping because it caused average spot rates to spike dramatically on major fronthaul trades without ever returning to the previous level… but is that set to change?...

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The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, rose for a third consecutive session on Friday, steered by gains in the capesize and supramax segments. * The main index BDI, which tracks rates for...

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Steel producers in Asia are set to face greater challenges in exporting their product as authorities around the world step up protectionist barriers related to the sector, says Fitch Ratings. Chinese steel exports are a particular focus of protectionism in other...

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BetterSea, the digital maritime compliance platform, proudly announces the launch of the world’s first FuelEU Index, a powerful new market benchmark designed to bring transparency, insight, and structure to the emerging FuelEU surplus trading environment. The...

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In the spring of 2025, the Port of Rotterdam Authority joined the Responsible Commodities Sourcing Initiative (RECOSI). RECOSI develops sector-specific frameworks that help members implement improvements in their environmental impact, social responsibility, and...

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On Aug 6, 2025, the “2025 Science-Based Targets Development Forum” was successfully held in Nanshan, Shenzhen, hosted by the World-Wide Fund for Nature (Switzerland) Beijing Office, Shenzhen One Earth Foundation, and other organizations. Mr. Ji Wenguang, the president...

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