Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

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Evolving Dynamics of Liner Trades Between Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent

The liner trade between Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent is undergoing significant changes, with new entrants, shifting partnerships, and some players…
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FMC Launches Probe into Global Shipping Chokepoints

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has initiated an investigation into the impact of transit constraints at seven major maritime chokepoints, citing concerns over…
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Liners Plan Further Rate Hikes as Container Spot Rates Continue to Slide

After a brief pause, container spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade have fallen again, with Shanghai-Rotterdam rates dropping 5%, while Shanghai-Genoa declined by…
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Panama Canal Reserves Weekly Transit Slot for Low-Carbon Ships

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced the launch of a dedicated low-carbon transit slot, a move aimed at supporting global efforts toward…
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Houthi Attacks Renew Red Sea Tensions, Casting Doubt on Suez Transits

Prospects for container lines resuming Suez Canal transits were dealt a fresh setback as the Red Sea crisis deepened. The US and Yemen’s…
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