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‘Israel-Iran conflict threaten stability of sea trade’

‘Israel-Iran conflict threaten stability of sea trade’

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 18, 2025 | News, Shipping

The conflict between Israel and Iran poses a threat to the safety and stability of ocean supply chains, warns ocean and air freight rate and market intelligence provider Xeneta. Possible consequences include more rerouting, port congestion, higher shipping rates and...
‘Return to Red Sea could cause collapse in freight rates’

‘Return to Red Sea could cause collapse in freight rates’

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 13, 2025 | News, Shipping

The prospect of a large-scale return of container ships to the Red Sea following the announcement of a ceasefire between the US and Houthi militia in Yemen would flood the market with shipping capacity and cause a global collapse in freight rates, states Xeneta....
‘Israel-Iran conflict threaten stability of sea trade’

‘Container rates drop 28%, worst first quarter in twenty years’

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 8, 2025 | News, Shipping

Based on input from twenty-three liner operators, the China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) reflects the general export freight rate level from ten major ports. The 28 per cent fall reduced the CCFI from 1548 at the beginning of the year to 1112 at the end of the...
‘US tariffs to shake up trade, no rate hike expected’

‘US tariffs to shake up trade, no rate hike expected’

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 3, 2025 | News, Shipping

Reciprocal tariffs announced by Donald Trump on “Liberation Day” could prevent shippers from making important decisions on supply chains, but are not likely to cause an immediate spike in freight rates. These expectations are expressed by Xeneta, an ocean...
‘Falling freight rates threaten safety and decarbonisation progress in shipping’

‘Falling freight rates threaten safety and decarbonisation progress in shipping’

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 7, 2023 | Energy transition, News, Shipping

The decline in freight rates threatens future investments in safety and decarbonisation. It could also impact maintenance levels and risk management budgets, according to the latest Allianz Safety & Shipping Review 2023. Following the post-pandemic boom in...

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