Insights

China Golden Week | What Shipping Can Expect After 7 October

2 October, 2026 – China’s National Day Golden Week runs from 1 to 7 October 2026,...

Panama Canal | Draft and Daily Capacity Increase

30 September, 2026 – Conditions at the Panama Canal are changing. Precipitation close to average...

Building Resilience Before Disruption: Insights from GTR Commodities 2026

28 September, 2026 – On 23 September, Martaxelle Erussard, Commercial Director at MasOceans, joined Akim...

World Maritime Day 2026 | Beyond the Rulebook

24 September, 2026 – Today, we celebrate World Maritime Day. For nearly 80 years, the IMO...

Suez Canal | The Numbers Are Moving Up

21 September, 2026 – After a long period of major services diverting around the Cape...

Middle East | When Shipping Patterns Change, Local Options Matter

18 September, 2026 – Shipping patterns across the Middle East are continuing to adjust. Traffic...

Northeast China | First Frost Ahead as Colder Air Moves In

16 September, 2026 – The past week has brought generally favourable conditions across Northeast China,...

San Antonio Este | Ready for Vessels up to 200m LOA

15, September – San Antonio Este is moving into a different operational rhythm. New project...

Panama Canal | Fewer Panamax Slots from 15 September

14 September, 2026 – From 15 September, daily Panamax booking slots at the Panama Canal...

Rotterdam | Shipping Traffic Restrictions on 12 September

11 September, 2026 – Annual testing of the Nieuwe Waterweg and Hartelkanaal storm surge barriers...