Suez Canal return for container lines, X-Press Pearl Captain stranded in Sri Lanka, and Iran blacklists Sinokor.
These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.
Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of October, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest.
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Zim sale in balance as full-year forecasts soar
VLCC rates push to $1.2m per day for Gulf of Oman loading
Full Suez return for container carriers expected by Q1 2027
Alternative fuels – capability doesn’t equal consumption
US vessel seizures – the prize law’s return?
X-Press Pearl Master stranded in Sri Lankan legal limbo for over five years
Crew Connect Global 2026: Security, criminalisation and the digital divide dominate day one
Iran’s Hormuz authority to take 'legal action' against Sinokor fleet
Container lines facing unavoidable tonnage tsunami
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