Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

Red Sea Crisis Redirects New Shipping Capacity to Extended Asia–Europe Routes

The ongoing Red Sea crisis has significantly reshaped global shipping routes, with most new container capacity now being redirected to the extended Asia–Europe…
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Middle East on Edge: Maritime Security Alert Issued Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

In a rare and urgent move, three major maritime bodies—the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), Maritime Security Centre – Horn of Africa…
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Northern European Port Congestion Worsens, Global Shipping Faces Ripple Effects

Port congestion across major northern European container terminals is intensifying and is expected to persist through July, as a mix of operational hurdles…
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Surge in Trans-Pacific Container Demand Signals Temporary Shipping Boom

The global shipping industry is experiencing a sharp upswing in ocean container demand, particularly on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade, driven by a temporary…
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