Topic
mediterranean
Logistics Big Boxships Flood into Mediterranean Trades as Vessel Sizes Nearly Double
The number of containerships exceeding 8,000 TEU in Mediterranean trades has risen from nine to 16 over the past year, a 78% increase, according to Alphaliner. MSC operates nine of these large vessels, while COSCO and Hapag-Lloyd also increase deployments. The 9,962 TEU Maersk Sirac now holds the record as the largest boxship in the region.
Trade Great White Shark Filmed in Mediterranean Waters
A great white shark was filmed in the Mediterranean Sea, marking a rare sighting. This event underscores the importance of marine conservation efforts, as the species is critically endangered in this region.
Trade Maritime Crackdown Expands from Hormuz to Mediterranean
The US and EU have intensified maritime sanctions, expanding enforcement from the Gulf of Oman to the Mediterranean. The US disabled a vessel breaching Iran's blockade, while the EU targets Russia's shadow fleet.