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Transport & Logistics

Kuok Maritime Group’s PaxOcean opens S$200 million Jalan Samulun shipyard

It replaces PaxOcean’s previous location at 33 Tuas Crescent

Global liner rates are on a downward trajectory, falling 4.7% to US$2,107 per 40-foot container in the week ended Jan 29, according to the Drewry World Container Index.
Global Enterprise

Shipping firms face tough 2026 as reopening of Red Sea looms

Maersk has made two successful passages for the first time since Yemen-based Houthis began attacking vessels in 2023

The LNG spot market remained under pressure this week, with rates continuing to fall.
International

Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights

A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Jan 30, 2026)

MOL and PSA will further collaborate across the three key areas of operational optimisation, digital innovation and sustainability leadership.
Transport & Logistics

PSA, Japan’s Mitsui OSK to set up roll-on, roll-off terminal in Singapore

Move is part of the Japanese shipping firm’s regional strategy to expand its automotive business

Chevron’s shipments are all bound for US refiners, including Valero Energy and Phillips 66.
Energy & Commodities

Chevron amasses largest fleet in almost a year to ship Venezuelan oil

The US has also enlisted traders Trafigura Group and Vitol Group to help sell as much as 50 million barrels of oil

A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Jan 23, 2026).
International

Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights

A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Jan 23, 2026)

Container freight rates have edged slightly lower, with the Baltic container indices showing an overall decline of around 2.6% week on week.
International

Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights

A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Jan 16, 2026)

For shipowners, that means higher rates on some routes as current and future oil flows are redirected, with Washington starting to ease sanctions on Venezuela.
Transport & Logistics

Oil tanker rates spike as US push into Venezuela redraws flows

The global oil industry is working through the consequences of Washington’s move earlier this month

Singapore's box throughput of about 44.7 million TEUs should place the Republic as the world’s second-busiest container port in 2025.
Singapore

Singapore port achieves record-high performance in 2025

It overtakes Hong Kong after hundreds of vessels reflag from Chinese city to Singapore in September and October

Following a post-holiday pickup in participation, the Pacific basin remained under consistent pressure.
International

Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights

A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Jan 9, 2026)

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