Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

Ocean Freight Rates Poised to Surge Again as Bunker Costs Climb

According to a recent report by Sea-Intelligence, rising bunker fuel prices are triggering fresh rate increases in ocean freight, with adjustments that could…
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Europe-India Liners Cut Freight Rates as Capacity Normalizes and Peak Season Demand Remains Elusive

The container shipping market between India and Europe is witnessing a softening of freight rates, driven largely by an increase in available capacity…
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China Builds Alternative Overland Routes to Europe via Chongqing

China is stepping up efforts to create alternative routes for its exports to Europe, aiming to bypass traditional sea lanes in the South…
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Cargo surge strains Chattogram & Mundra ports, Congestion escalates

Chattogram Port in Bangladesh is facing serious congestion as shipping volumes hit record highs, leading to vessel backlogs and longer anchor times. The…
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