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Global businesses across different sectors reported failures of their Windows PCs, caused by a failed software update from antivirus company CrowdStrike.

Many major airlines grounded their flights, and the IT failure impacted everything from port authorities to train systems. Several ocean carriers said they have been “severely” affected by the issue too.

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In a recent statement, the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) said:

“The commission has determined that the Gemini Cooperation agreement as submitted lacks sufficient detail to allow for a complete analysis of its potential competitive impacts. Re-consideration of the agreement will not commence until the commission has received a fully compliant response to its inquiry.” 

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Global port congestion recently reached an 18-month high, with 60% of the ships waiting at anchor in Asia. Vessel capacity shortages in key markets are exacerbating the disruption and driving more cargo owners toward air cargo.

Diversions around southern Africa are stretching container equipment supplies, as reflected by an increase in Chinese container lease rates and equipment scarcity at North Asian ports.

Ocean carriers have received almost 1.6 million TEUs of capacity so far this year, but the capacity delivered has made little difference in the monthly effective capacity provided to the market, according to Drewry. 

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Russia is quickly developing the Northern Sea Route (NSR) to become a year-round Arctic maritime shortcut. The government has a publicly stated goal of achieving year-round container transportation along the NSR between China and Russia’s northwestern ports within 3 years. 

• This year officials expect transit cargo to reach 3 million tons, around 50% more year-over-year (YoY).  
• Ship tracking data shows Indian purchases of Russian oil reaching a nine-month high in April ‘24.  

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The High Court of Bangladesh suspended its cabotage rules for six months. Cabotage rules require every foreign vessel to obtain a waiver certificate from the country’s shipping regulator before loading any cargo destined for or leaving Bangladesh.  

• Cabotage rules are regulations that restrict or regulate foreign vessels from performing domestic maritime transportation. Cabotage laws apply to merchant ships in most countries that have a coastline to protect the domestic shipping industry from foreign competition, preserve domestically owned shipping infrastructure for national security purposes, and ensure safety in congested territorial waters.  

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During the next decade, India plans to establish a new shipping company to expand its fleet by at least 1,000 ships. The country’s goal is to reduce its reliance on foreign firms by at least 1/3 by 2047.  

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