Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) spot rates collapsed on Pacific trade routes with a sharp decline of 31% to the US West Coast and 23% to the East Coast.
The vessels are calling as part of a long-range training deployment across the Southwest Indian Ocean.
The ports of Cape Town, Durban and Port Louis in Mauritius have all seen an increase in vessel calls.
In June, the Wan Hai 503 caught fire off the coast of India, resulting in the deaths of four crew.
Biomethane enables LNG dual-fuel vessels to transition seamlessly to renewable fuels.
The HOCC issues warnings to Israeli-linked vessels, and can provide ‘guidance’ to companies.
Recent attacks by the Houthis include the sinking of two Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carriers.
There were no injuries among its 16 crew members or any release of pollutants following the grounding.
The vessel is a pioneer on the new EU-Asia route that offers lines a faster transit time between the continents.
“Humans do not make good monitors, and if understimulated, they will find other things to occupy themselves.” - MAIB
The 9 000-CEU vessel will strengthen transport services between East Asia and northern Europe.
Israeli-, US- and UK-affiliated vessels are now almost entirely excluded from safe transit through the Red Sea.
