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September 3, 2026

CMA CGM Manaus Low Water Surcharge Rises to $2,315

CMA CGM Manaus Low Water Surcharge Rises to $2,315 CMA CGM is preparing for increasingly difficult navigation conditions on the Amazon River, raising its Manaus Low Water Surcharge to $2,315 per TEU from October...

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Hapag-Lloyd ZIM acquisition and global container shipping merger

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September 2, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd ZIM Acquisition: Critical Israel Regulatory Test Ahead

Hapag-Lloyd ZIM Acquisition Faces Key September 9 Regulatory Test The Hapag-Lloyd ZIM acquisition is approaching another critical stage, with Israeli government authorities expected to assess the proposed $4.2 billion transaction on September 9. The...

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Durban port delays affecting container shipping in 2026

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By globalafrica
August 26, 2026

Durban Port Delays: Carriers Warn of 20-Day Shipping Disruption

Durban port delays are becoming a growing concern for shipping lines, freight forwarders, importers and exporters as congestion at Durban Gateway Terminal continues to affect cargo movement. Reports indicate that some shipments are already...

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Maersk Freight Rates and African Shipping Costs 2026

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August 26, 2026

Maersk Changes Its Freight Pricing Strategy: What It Means for African Shippers

The global container shipping market is experiencing another period of significant rate volatility, and Maersk freight rates are becoming increasingly important for importers and exporters trying to control transportation costs. A recent analysis highlighted...

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Durban Port Congestion and Gateway Terminal Delays

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August 25, 2026

Durban Port Congestion Worsens as Shipping Delays Reach 10 Days

Durban Port Congestion Is Creating Major Shipping Delays The latest Durban port congestion crisis is putting additional pressure on shipping lines, freight forwarders, transporters and cargo owners, with delays at Durban Gateway Terminal reportedly...

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MSC Suez Canal Transits and Red Sea Shipping

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August 25, 2026

MSC Suez Canal Transits Resume on Selected East-West Services

MSC Suez Canal Transits Resume on Selected East-West Services The gradual return of major container carriers to the Suez Canal could have important implications for global ocean freight, transit times and international supply chains....

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Northern Sea Route shipping at Murmansk Port

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By globalafrica
August 21, 2026

Northern Sea Route Shipping: NewNew Shipping Line Expands Murmansk Port Operations

The development of Northern Sea Route shipping is creating new opportunities for international trade and Arctic logistics. For freight forwarders, importers and exporters, the expansion of container services through Russia's Arctic ports could introduce...

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Jeddah Port congestion affecting container shipping in Saudi Arabia

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By globalafrica
August 19, 2026

Jeddah Port Congestion: Major Breakthrough as CMA CGM Eases Restrictions

Jeddah Port Congestion Continues Despite Easing of Cargo Restrictions Shipping conditions around Jeddah Port are showing signs of improvement, but Jeddah port congestion remains a concern for carriers, freight forwarders and businesses moving cargo...

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Container shipping rates rise amid Middle East supply chain disruption

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By globalafrica
August 14, 2026