Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Seacor win US military ro-ro charters

Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Seacor win US military ro-ro charters - CargoAnalytica

A selection of today’s most relevant news in global logistics, international trade, transport, customs, and geopolitics — August 27, 2026.

Today’s Headlines

  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Seacor win US military ro-ro charters
  • Asia-South America container rates hit $6,200 per FEU
  • Trump warns Oman against planned Iran trade accord
  • Maersk imposes US$500 PSS on East Africa–North Europe cargo
  • Chile cabinet approves CITES I protection for Chilean palm
  • Russia and China plan cross-border drone freight link
  • Oil prices jump 2% as US-Iran accord expires
  • Russia-Ukraine attacks threaten global food supply
  • Sanctioned ships dominate 58% of tanker scrapping deals
  • Port congestion idles 1.7m TEU, says Sea-Intelligence
  • Novorossiysk tanker exports halted by drone strikes
  • HKC-certified shipbreaking yard accident kills nine workers

Today’s Analysis

📦 Asia–South America spot rates hit $6,200/FEU as congestion idles 1.7m TEU and ship space vanishes

Why it matters: Tight capacity and faster‑rising costs squeeze margins and complicate bookings for SMEs.

  • Asia–South America container rates reached $6,200 per FEU.
  • Operational chaos on the lane is leaving ships without space.
  • Port congestion has idled 1.7m TEU of capacity, according to Sea‑Intelligence.
  • Maersk introduced a US$500 Peak Season Surcharge from East Africa to North Europe.

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