Freightwaves: As shipping contract talks begin, Suez Canal traffic “flowing normally,” absent major lines
Iran war threat likely to keep global carriers away from key route
Freightwaves: Kuehne+Nagel to layoff 2,000 workers amid weak demand, AI push
Middle East conflict could increase air cargo business, push up rates
ONE: Temporary Suspension of Bookings to and from the Persian Gulf
In light of the rapidly evolving security situation in the Middle East, Ocean Network Express (ONE) is taking precautionary steps to safeguard our seafarers, vessels, landside staff, and customers’ cargo. Safety and operational integrity remain our highest priorities.
CMA CGM: US Imports – NEUR/MED BAF Q2 – 2026
Dear Valued CMA CGM Customer, Effective April 1, 2026, CMA CGM will amend the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF03) to the following revised levels
Shippingtelegraph: Ten Greek-flagged ships with 85 Greek seafarers in Persian Gulf
Ten Greek-flagged vessels are in the Persian Gulf, five are outside, while a total of around 325 vessels linked to Greece but flying foreign flags are in the wider area, Greek minister of maritime affairs and insular policy Vasilis Kikilias said on Monday.
Shippingtelegraph: Belgium, France armed forces board suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker
An oil tanker suspected of belonging to the Russian shadow fleet has been seized in the North Sea in a joint Belgian-French operation.





