In a decisive move signaling a return to hardline pressure tactics, the US Treasury Department this week announced sweeping sanctions on over 115 Iran-linked individuals, entities, and vessels. Among the primary targets: Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, son of senior Iranian official Ali Shamkhani, accused of orchestrating a clandestine maritime network responsible for exporting sanctioned Iranian and […] The post Iran’s shipping sector navigates a new crosscurrent after US sanctions appeared first on Container News.

The competition over Hutchison Ports is emblematic of a broader geopolitical and commercial battle unfolding within the global maritime sector. The interest of CMA CGM in Hutchison’s terminal assets, especially after the lapse of exclusivity in the BlackRock-MSC deal, is not just a corporate maneuver, it reflects the strategic realignment of global shipping powers amid […] The post CMA CGM is enterring the battle for Hutchison: What’s the strategy behind? appeared first on Container News.

Sales and purchases of container ships remained resilient in the first six months of 2025, with 191 cellular vessels changing hands for further trading, for a total of 526,523 TEU, said Alphaliner today. The post Strong second-hand demand for container ships buck downward freight trends appeared first on Container News.