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Freightwaves: Port Houston cargo surges in October as Foxconn eyes major expansion
Commissioners say Foxconn’s Houston-area plans could drive “incredible” export volumes over the next decade
Shippingtelegraph: Drewry: The World Container Index remains stable this week 47-2025
In accordance with the assessment of Drewry Supply Chain Advisors, the container rates this week remained fully stable. As it is mentioned, their composite World Container Index remains unchanged at $1,852 per 40-foot container.
Shippingtelegraph: Record-seizure of $362m worth of cocaine offloaded at Port Everglades
Cocaine, weighing over 49,000 pounds, was seized during 15 separate interdictions by the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stone during operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Seatrade Maritime: Shipping investors cough up $35m for FEET
World-first GCMD ‘pay-as-you-save’ ship energy efficiency fund to offer upfront finance for up to 100% of retrofit costs.
Maritime Executive: HD Hyundai Becomes First Yard Ever to Build 5,000 Ships
HD Hyundai has passed a major milestone with the delivery of its 5,000th ship, making it the most prolific shipbuilder in history - all in just 50 years.
Maritime Executive: China Denounces US Suggestion for Greece to Sell COSCO’s Piraeus Concession
The Chinese Embassy in Greece has unleashed strong criticism on the United States and its new ambassador to the Hellenic Republic after comments calling COSCO’s ownership of a Greek port “unfortunate,” and suggesting there were ways around it, including the sale of Piraeus. It is the latest criticism by the Trump administration of China’s global port strategy and follows the insistence earlier this year that China was controlling the Panama Canal.
Splash247: TS Lines returns to Mawei Shipyard for fresh boxship tonnage
Taiwanese carrier TS Lines is adding more tonnage to its growing fleet with a fresh order for up to four 2,900 teu containerships at China’s Fujian Mawei Shipyard. The Hong Kong-listed owner has signed for two firm vessels with options for two more, although pricing and delivery dates have not been revealed.
WG: 【AL BARRAK JAPAN】HOLIDAY NOTICE
** Holiday Notice ** Our office will be closed on MONDAY/24th/NOVEMBER 2025 due to national holiday in Japan.
Maritime Executive: Generic Safety System Led to Gas Carrier’s Blackout Maneuvering in Brisbane
The use of a generic safety management system and a lack of adequate controls to manage risk led to a potentially dangerous blackout and loss of control as a vessel was maneuvering at the Port of Brisbane earlier this year, reports the Australian Transport Safety Board (ATSB).








