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Spot rates for US containerised imports from Europe are falling far behind rates from Asia. It could be just a timing effect, or it could be related to weaker demand for the types of goods in the transatlantic trade

BG Freight will feeder cargo from Dublin and Belfast to Liverpool. The service claims to cut up to two weeks off rival options

Houthi attacks of shipping have inverted the supply and demand imbalance that was expected this year. Diversions and increased teu per mile demand have soaked up capacity

The UK government has published sanctions guidance for brokers selling ships to third countries to stop ships being sold into the dark fleet

Chief executive John Coustas sees container market optimism extending to longer term as charterers snap up newbuildings

Local media reports said Kition Holdings failed to pay financial guarantees on time, but the company has disputed this

The IRS continues to follow the existing sanctions regime, but as long as the vessels are not directly related to Russia, it does not turn them away

Houthi rebels claim to have alerted owners and operators that vessels would be targeted if any related ship called at Israeli ports

Supreme Court comes down in favour of principle over pragmatism

Port state control is concerned that ambitious flag states seeking to improve their detention record are undermining the independence of a system designed to weed out substandard tonnage. Flag states, however, counter that proactive engagement with ships should be applauded not criticised