Active fixing east of Suez and modest Atlantic rate gains saw the LNG market firm over the week, though a constrained tonnage list limited further upside, sources indicated on 9 November 2026.
A South Korean container ship completed a Busan–Rotterdam round trip via Arctic waters in October in 50 days, a voyage sources said saved at least ten days and has fuelled Seoul's hopes of exploiting a northern shortcut amid tensions with Russia and Western countries.
Sources report that Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd is having difficulty booking tankers to move crude from inside the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, with vessel shortages and last‑minute withdrawals by shipowners complicating arrangements despite recovering supplies.
A draft regional roadmap prepared by Caribbean governments and maritime stakeholders seeks to align national action, attract investment and ensure a just transition as the region works to decarbonise shipping.
A November 2026 report notes that two cases managed by Skuld demonstrate that stowaway incidents continue to pose security and operational risks in West Africa and that thorough, systematic physical searches remain essential.
The Board has approved a 4.5% General Increase for 2027 as the Club continues plans to bolster resilience and support Members, sources indicated on 8 November 2026.
Drewry’s Intra‑Asia Container Index fell by $26 to $1,478 per 40ft, while spot levels varied by route as port congestion eased on some corridors, sources report.
Sources indicated on 8 November 2026 that Rotterdam’s B30-VLSFO price fell more sharply than conventional VLSFO, narrowing the biofuel premium despite higher feedstock indicators.
2024-built container ship MSC Catania gets under way after clearing berth 9 at the port of Felixstowe, UK
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