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We’re checking availability daily with carriers and our internal team nonstop. Due to the severe space crunch, some customers’ cargo can’t be shipped before Labor Day and has to be rescheduled till after the holiday. 1*20GP to Calgary https://preview.redd.it/9kg1112vecyg1.jpg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=49f0c6d85","published_at":"2026-04-30T13:05:19+00:00","link":"https://www.reddit.com/r/shipping/comments/1szyoxj/busy_loading_week_ahead_of_labor_day/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":1534689,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"China Trade Surplus Smallest in 13 Months","summary":"China’s trade surplus slumped to USD 51.13 billion in March 2026, down from USD 101.93 billion in the same period a year earlier, far below market expectations of USD 112 billion, marking the smallest since February 2025. Exports rose 2.5% yoy to USD to USD 321.03 billion in March 2026, slowing sharply from a 21.8% ...","published_at":"2026-04-14T19:00:59+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/china-trade-surplus-smallest-in-13-months/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":1140992,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Oil prices on pace for sharp spike in March amid fighting in Middle East","summary":"Oil prices hovered above $110 a barrel on Tuesday, as investors weighed a tanker fire near Dubai against a report that U.S. President Donald Trump was considering ending military operations against Iran. The futures contract expiring in May for Brent oil, the global benchmark, ticked up by 0.1% to $112.87 a barrel by 04:49 ET ...","published_at":"2026-03-31T19:00:56+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/oil-prices-on-pace-for-sharp-spike-in-march-amid-fighting-in-middle-east/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":1058672,"source":"reddit:r/Warships","title":"Why are PLAN ships so lightly armed compared to their US counterparts?","summary":"Pretty much the title. While the Type 055's armament of 112 VLS cells is comparable to the Ticonderogas' 122 VLS cells, the 052Ds have only 64 VLS cells to the Flight IIA and III Burkes' 96 (or even the I and II's 90 cells). Given the difficulty in reloading VLS cells at sea, and the role of magazine depth in modern warfare, why does the PLAN fit their ships with so few VLS cells? 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Strikes on Iranian energy assets yesterday have Iran retaliating by striking energy ...","published_at":"2026-03-19T10:00:35+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/the-commodities-feed-middle-east-escalation-sends-energy-prices-higher/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":761770,"source":"reddit:r/worldnews","title":"Oil Prices Surge to $112 as Middle East Energy Hubs Come Under Attack","summary":"submitted by /u/yousefthewisee [link] [comments]","published_at":"2026-03-19T03:54:20+00:00","link":"https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/1rxr9ib/oil_prices_surge_to_112_as_middle_east_energy/","image":"https://external-preview.redd.it/ewS72CpVCbqZkzgRT7YgU1coJv-ZFl_cOfZ3q02xXmg.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=6b855606304abae693ccaaa5a9aa912455ebb0b2","mmsi":0},{"id":736114,"source":"reddit:r/maritime","title":"NSA CADET PROGRAM INTERVIEW","summary":"hello, marines :)) especially to NSA scholars! i just want to kindly ask for company interview tips since some says they're based on luck and i don't really want to rely on luck hahaha. i need preparation so i can be assured enough to pass. i'd really appreciate answers :)) submitted by /u/111219910 [link] [comments]","published_at":"2026-03-18T08:25:14+00:00","link":"https://www.reddit.com/r/maritime/comments/1rwz2ty/nsa_cadet_program_interview/","image":"","mmsi":111219910},{"id":370742,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"MABUX: Bunker Prices Skyrocketing","summary":"Global bunker indices (MABUX) recorded a sharp increase in Week 10, driven primarily by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which significantly impacted energy markets. The 380 HSFO index surged by USD 112.58, rising from USD 452.64/MT last week to USD 565.22/MT, comfortably exceeding the USD 500.00 threshold. The VLSFO index also posted a ...","published_at":"2026-03-05T21:00:57+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/mabux-bunker-prices-skyrocketing/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":364901,"source":"reddit:r/shipping","title":"Shipping OZON goods from Moscow to Cape Town?","summary":"Hey, I am buying some stuff off OZON, but they dont ship to South Africa Could I get a third-party courier/individual to pick up the items and then ship to me? submitted by /u/Sandmanepic11232 [link] [comments]","published_at":"2026-03-05T16:33:55+00:00","link":"https://www.reddit.com/r/shipping/comments/1rlnuek/shipping_ozon_goods_from_moscow_to_cape_town/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":85215,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Baltic Dry Index Hits 3-Week High","summary":"The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, was up for a second session on Monday, rising 3.4% to its highest level since February 2 at 2,112 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes such as iron ore and coal, advanced by 5.2% to 3,210 points; and ...","published_at":"2026-02-24T10:00:57+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/baltic-dry-index-hits-3-week-high/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":82199,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Baltic Dry Index climbs to 2112  up 69 points","summary":"Today, Monday, February 23 2026, the Baltic Dry Index climbed by 69 points, reaching 2112 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. 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