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(2 articles)Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJul 15, 2026Antwerp Port Closes After Toxic Gas Leak Hospitalizes 155
A hazardous materials incident at Europe's second-largest container port has triggered a significant operational shutdown with far-reaching implications for transatlantic and intra-European supply cha
The Loadstar#antwerp-port-closure#hazmat-incident#hydrofluoric-acid-leak
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJun 9, 2026Container Rates Surge 12% as Iran Strait Closure Forces Route Changes
Global container shipping is experiencing a classic supply-demand squeeze. While cargo volumes have proven remarkably resilient—growing 4% year-over-year to 16.2 million TEU in April despite geopoliti
FreightWaves#ocean-freight-rates#container-disruption#hormuz-strait-crisis