Freight Waves

JUNE 26, 2025

Maersk, the world’s second-largest container carrier, said it is again accepting imports at Israel’s Port of Haifa days after suspending service when the city came under missile attack from Iran. The carrier (OTC: AMKBY ) in an advisory said it re-opened Haifa cargo service for imports June 25. “We

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Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

While the world holds its collective breath as Israel and Iran trade missile strikes for a fourth day, there have been no reported disruptions to maritime traffic at ports in the danger zones. Iranian missiles targeted Haifa, Israel’s busiest container port, and a nearby oil refinery, over the weekend.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2015

First up, no surprises, China slowdown and depressed commodity prices, then the lifting of sanctions on Iran. OUR TAKE A tonic for the (following) Carriers & Cargo section. CARRIER & CARGO: CHOPPY SEAS AHEAD FOR CARRIERS. We are also impressed by the report’s approach.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 29, 2019

For Power Tools Sold In Iran. are set to launch on Friday [March 29, 2019], testing whether an old-school industry will embrace a new financial tool designed to protect cargo haulers and shippers against swings in freight rates.” Trucking Futures Trading: Are You Buying?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Webinars Five Ways AI-Enabled Digital Twins Will Shape the Future of Supply Chains Technology Ships’ Electronics Increasingly Jammed Since Israel Struck Iran Global Gateways Watch: The Crisis in Access to Critical Raw Materials Supply Chain Visibility Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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Freight Waves

JUNE 17, 2025

of India, was sailing without cargo toward the Suez Canal in Egypt, reports stated. This week the multinational Combined Maritime Force’s JMIC information center led by the United States said it had received reports of electronic interference near the port of Bandar Abbas in Iran and in the Gulf region.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2024

Alongside the ongoing, Iran-sponsored, attacks on Red Sea traffic, this event poses yet another potential challenge to the container industry. If attacks like this one continue, broaden, or Iran moves to completely close the strait, Middle East container flows would feel the strongest impact.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 30, 2019

With container ships jumping from 5,000 TEU Panamax to 23,000 TEU Mega jumbos, carriers need huge amounts of cargo to fill these ships – and that’s only possible with cooperative vessel-sharing agreements. Nothing, actually, but it’s a decidedly different box ship business today than that of 20 years ago.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub. US Navy to accompany US-flagged ships in Persian Gulf after Iran seizes vessel (Fox News). Fetch Robotics Unveils Robotics System for Logistics Industry. Port truck drivers strike for second day (LA Times). UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors. Con-way Inc.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 17, 2025

Inbound cargo totaled 356,020 TEUs, about 25% less than our projections from the beginning of April, prior to the tariffs’ announcement,” said port Executive Director Gene Seroka, in a media briefing. “Our Find more articles by Stuart Chirls here.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 23, 2025

The region erupted in fresh conflict June 13 when Israel initiated aerial assaults on military and nuclear targets in Iran. The carrier did not specify how long the suspension was expected to last. The carrier did not specify how long the suspension was expected to last. military base in Qatar.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

The huge build-up of containers at China’s docks has created a major ocean freight imbalance, with a shortage of cargo in US and European ports and a shortfall in boxes needed by Western exporters to ship products to other parts of the world. Measuring the Imbalances*. In the United States, the Pandemic has yet to Peak. Ocean Freight.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 23, 2025

bombing of Iran. With saber-rattling around the Strait of Hormuz and a potential prolonged war with Iran, could diesel prices skyrocket? The recent fire aboard the Morning Midas has OEC Group raising concerns about the risks of shipping cargo on vessels carrying electric vehicles.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It has forced a number of companies to re-route cargo around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, adding days to journeys. It has forced a number of companies to re-route cargo around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, adding days to journeys. But one major shipping firm claimed the disruption will not lead to empty shelves in shops.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2024

Iran continues to hold the MSC-operated Aries and its crew, meaning that several hundred India-bound loaded containers will not arrive any time soon, and several thousand export containers waiting to depart from India on the Aries may face delays as well. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 19, 2025

Executive Director Rick Cotton highlighted the development as a reflection of the agency’s commitment to sustainable practices amidst rising cargo volumes. The authority is also focusing on transitioning cargo handling equipment to zero-emission models as they become commercially available. Newark Mayor Ras J.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2024

The cables were severed by the anchor of a cargo ship sunk by Iran-backed Houthi militants in late February.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

International tensions are rising as the UK is considering targeting Houthi positions in Yemen and Iran moved a warship to the Red Sea on Sunday, stating that Iranian naval vessels have periodically been in the Red Sea “”to secure shipping lanes, repel pirates, among other purposes since 2009.” America East Coast peak of $22k/FEU.

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Logistics Middle East

MAY 13, 2015

Iran sends warships to escort cargo ship into US and Saudi controlled waters off Yemen

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Logistics Middle East

APRIL 10, 2016

Korean Air Cargo and Uzbekistan Airways have launched a new cargo partnership in Tehran following the removal of some sanctions on Iran.

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Logistics Middle East

MAY 5, 2015

New video emerges of Saudi fighter jets trying to force an Iranian cargo plane to turn back from Iran

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Logistics Middle East

JANUARY 8, 2015

Per year, 200 million tonnes of cargo is expected to be transported.'

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

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Tailwind

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

‘Ben Affleck… in CARGO!’ He just had to get those 7 loads out of Iran right after the student- led revolution against the Shah. And the Oscar Goes to. And the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor goes to. ’ I knew he’d get it.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2018

The Index, in its ninth year, ranks 50 emerging markets countries by factors that make them attractive to logistics providers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, air cargo carriers and distributors. In the 50 country rankings, Brazil slips two spots to No. 9, falling below No.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In total 15 countries were affected including Syria (which also declared a state of emergency), Cyprus, Lebanon, Jourdan, Palestine, Egypt, Southern Cyprus, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Georgia, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. BP Azerbaijan, the Azeri unit of BP Plc.,

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American Global Logistics

MARCH 5, 2024

and other countries have also imposed sanctions on Iran and have provided support to the Houthis. As of late February 2024, CMA CGM is now shipping cargo through the Red Sea trade route. Supply Chain: Shipping capacity creating disruptive issues Shipping capacity is the amount of cargo that ships can transport.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Disruptions to ocean freight has led to some shift to air cargo as reflected in increased air volumes on some lanes recently. America air cargo rates climbed 14% last week to $6.06/kg, Air cargo demand should also ease as LNY begins and Red Sea-driven air demand should subside as well as ocean operations continue to stabilize.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

It is standard procedure to unload some Mediterranean-bound ships and use the Sumed pipeline to move the excess cargo. billion tons of cargo (as of 2020). The majority of the transported cargo is made up of containers, grains, and petroleum. meters in 2008 as opposed to 22.5 meters in 2001. More than 1.14

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2025

SUBSTITUTED SERVICE (ALTERNATE PORT SERVICE) This provision shall govern the transfer of cargo by trucking or other means of transportation at the expense of the Carrier. Rates that are ramp or CY at origin apply from the inland rail carriers ramp at the place of receipt of the cargo by Carrier. Dangerous/Hazardous Cargo, N.O.S.,

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From Russia in the Black Sea to Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea new security risks have emerged. Customers of maritime shipping firms not only want to protect their goods they also want to avoid higher insurance and additional shipping surcharges for cargo transiting the Red Sea. billion to upwards of $8 billion a year.”[1]

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Freightos

JULY 1, 2025

In air cargo, the US suspension of de minimis eligibility for Chinese goods drove a reported 43% drop in China-US low value shipment volumes in May. Some frontloading out of South East Asia ahead of the July US tariff deadline may explain SEA-US air cargo rates climbing 11% to $5.17/kg kg since early May.

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Freightos

JUNE 24, 2025

Home Transpac rates falling sharply; Israel-Iran ceasefire could avert freight disruptions – June 24, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. Flight cancellations in the Middle East may have contributed to Middle East – N.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

Strikes on Iran Shipping on High Alert in Mideast After U.S. Strikes on Iran June 22, 2025 Bloomberg The shipping industry was placed on high alert on Sunday with warnings that Tehran could retaliate against commercial vessels following after U.S. airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities.

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Freightos

JUNE 17, 2025

Home Iran-Israel not impacting freight yet; too much capacity may mean transpac rates have peaked – June 17, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. air cargo, China – US rates were level last week at $5.29/kg.

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Freightos

JUNE 17, 2025

Home Iran-Israel not impacting freight yet; too much capacity may mean transpac rates have peaked – June 17, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. air cargo, China – US rates were level last week at $5.29/kg.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2024

hit 18 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday in response to a recent surge in attacks by the Iran-backed militants on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Another option is the consignee, meaning “the ultimate recipient of cargo; the person to whom final delivery of the cargo is to be made.” and the U.K.

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