Maersk vessel named Hangzhou has been attacked on December 30th, 2023 while travelling through the Red Sea with the intention of going through the Suez Canal. Ongoing security concerns in the Red Sea are affecting shipping lines navigating from Asia to North America and Europe because -despite US Navy presence- Yemen-backed Houthi rebels remain a threat to container vessels. While …
Concerns Over Freight Rate Increases From Asia to North America and Europe in January 2024 Before Chinese New Year
Spot freight rates from Asia to North America have surged due to the deteriorating security situation in the Red Sea. Carriers are expected to leverage market uncertainty during January negotiations for 2024–25 service contracts. The attacks on shipping have led vessels to divert around the African Cape of Good Hope, increasing voyage times and costs. Some customers are considering transloading …