Maritime

Ship insurers set for major claims from Iran War, Allianz says

Spot container rates to move goods to the US and Europe from Asia have surged over the past seven weeks, according to the Drewry World Container Index.

Maersk CEO sees solid container demand through second half

A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market.

Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces plans on energy and critical minerals partnerships within the bloc.

Quad launches Indo-Pacific monitor plan as Hormuz crisis deepens

Singapore shipping veteran Teo Siong Seng is one of seven executives the US has accused of colluding to fix the prices of dry containers.

Singamas shares plunge after US DOJ allegations against CEO Teo Siong Seng

Teo Siong Seng, chief executive of Singamas, was named as one of the individuals alleged to be involved in price fixing.

Singapore shipping veteran, SBF chair Teo Siong Seng and others accused by US of price fixing

The presence of a major international airport alongside port infrastructure reinforces Singapore's position, allowing operators to coordinate logistics in a single location.
THE BROAD VIEW

Can Singapore help shape the future of the ocean?

In its claim, Mercuria argues that the Baltic Exchange should have either suspended the TD3C benchmark or used economically comparable routes that are still operating to determine it.

SGX-owned Baltic Exchange sued over alleged losses due to oil tanker pricing

Technological innovation and real operational capability are not the same thing, the writer notes.

The invisible bottleneck in Singapore’s maritime ambitions