⚓ The Maritime News Edition - 27

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Jan 16, 2024

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Today's Wisdom from the Waves:

⚓️ "A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for." - Grace Hopper

🚢 Navigating Knowledge: Container Shipping Quiz Time! 🚢

*Last Week’s Answer: Bering Strait

1- Red Sea Shipping Crisis: Economic Ripple Effects

Security Threat: Yemen's Houthi militia attacks jeopardize Suez Canal, a vital trade route.
Shipping Diversions: Companies reroute vessels, triggering economic consequences.
Cost Implications: About That producer Lauren Bird delves into the far-reaching economic impacts of the Red Sea shipping crisis.

2- Global Population Visualized: The World as 1,000 People

The world's population doubled in the 50 years, reaching 8 billion in 2022.
Interactive map displays the population as if Earth had only 1,000 people.
Over half of the world's population resides in Asia, with India and China.
UN estimates put the global population at 8,045,311,447 by July 2023.
Countries below 7.6 million are not visualized but included in overall.

Map of all the people in the world if there were only 1,000 people

3- Suez Threats Drive Shipping Costs

Red Sea attacks force ships to reroute, increasing expenses.
Container shipping sees substantial rate hikes, offsetting added costs.
Major players adjust routes, introduce surcharges for Middle East.
Suez Canal witnesses one-third reduction in vessel traffic.

Global Impact: Rerouting adds travel time, potentially cutting global container shipping capacity by 10%-15%.

4-Red Sea shipping crisis,” it’s particularly bad for container shipping.” by Peter Sand

5- Panama Canal Drought Raises Shipping Rate Doubts

Drought and Red Sea tensions may double freight rates.
Dry season could redirect US East Coast services via Suez, adding pressure.
Canal delays spike emissions; November records over 5,000-tonne increase.
SeaRoutes predicts higher fuel consumption, emissions if vessels avoid Suez.
Shippers seeks alternatives, considering return to Californian ports with rail.

6- Shipping Targets 5-10% Low-Carbon Fuel

Current Readiness: Only 1% of ships prepared for green and blue fuels; fuel availability remains a challenge.
Future Outlook: 29% of order book ships expected to meet 2030 targets, with container sector leading at 55%.
Popular Choices: LNG, methanol, and ammonia gaining traction.
Optimism Despite Challenges: COP-28's renewable energy push raises hope for meeting targets without relying on biofuels.

🚢 Cast Your Vote: Container Shipping Insights Poll! 🚢

Last Week’s Insight: 75% of our followers believe that Panama Canal low water levels and Red Sea conflict will cause increase on Global Sea-Freight Levels.

7- White House Demands Halt to Red Sea Attacks Amid Escalating Tensions

White House urges cessation of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
U.S. shoots down four drones in response to heightened tensions.
Maersk announces Suez Canal transit resumption as concerns persist.

8- Global Shipping Chaos Sparks Inflation Concerns

Cargo ships diverting from the Red Sea and Suez Canal, leading to increased shipping costs.
Suez Canal crisis and Panama Canal drought disrupt the vital maritime route, impacting global trade.
Central bankers grappling with challenges to curb inflation as commercial shipping costs rise.

9- Global Sea-Freight Indices🚀

10- Global Bunker Price 🛢️

11- Attacks in Red Sea causing oil prices to rise in US

12- Red Sea Attacks Drive Global Shipping Chaos

Houthi rebel attacks cause a 90% drop in Red Sea traffic, disrupting global trade.
Major shipping lines, fearing risks, double diversions via the Cape of Good Hope, adding substantial time to voyages.
Recent rebel attack prompts US and UK forces to intercept 18 drones and missiles, marking the 26th incident since November 19.
Escalating diversions lead to a spike in the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index.
Shipping lines fear congestion and increased costs, impacting cargo owners and European ports.