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High ImpactSep 3, 2026Container Lines Push to Classify All Lithium-Ion Battery Cargo as Dangerous Goods
Container shipping lines are moving toward mandating that all cargo containing lithium-ion batteries be classified as 'Dangerous Goods,' following a fire incident aboard CMA CGM Petra in August 2024.
The Loadstar#lithium-ion-batteries#dangerous-goods#container-ship-fire
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 11, 2026Indian Exporters Face Transhipment Delays at Lanka, Singapore Hubs
Indian exporters are experiencing significant operational disruptions as transhipment congestion at key Asian hubs—particularly in Sri Lanka and Singapore—creates cascading delays in freight movements
Maritime Gateway#transhipment-delays#india-exports#singapore-port
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 11, 2026Container Crunch at Singapore, Colombo Disrupts Indian Exports
A critical container availability crisis at two major Southeast Asian transshipment hubs—Singapore and Colombo—is cascading disruptions throughout Indian export supply chains. These ports serve as ess
India Shipping News#container-shortage#port-congestion#indian-exports