Maersk Shifts Northern Star Service to Yangshan Port in Shanghai
Kiyaan Singh
A.P. Moller-Maersk is reinstating calls at the Yangshan deep water port as part of a strategic update to its Northern Star service. By shifting the call from the Port of…
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Suez Canal Authority Suspends 15% Transit Fee Discount for Containerships
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has officially suspended the 15% discount on transit fees previously granted to large container vessels. The policy reversal took effect on Tuesday, confirmed by a…
ONE Launches Direct Iberia Baltic Express (IBX) Container Service
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Iran Refuses to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid US Ceasefire Talks
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SolitAir Expands Air Cargo Network to Cochin Airport in India
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Strait of Hormuz: Iran Exempts Iraqi Oil Ships from Transit Restrictions
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Arkas and Turkon add Iskenderun to Mediterranean US East Coast service
Arkas Line and Turkon Line have expanded their joint Mediterranean-U.S. East Coast service by adding a new port call at Iskenderun. This new edition will enhance the coverage between the…