The lead · BusinessThe agreement focuses on port infrastructure, multimodal transport, clean energy development and industrial localisation, reinforcing Oman’s ambitions to become a regional logistics hub.
Subheading: AP Moller-Maersk increases its full-year EBIT forecast to between $8 billion and $8.5 billion, as container shipping profits surge amid higher freight rates and strong global trade demand.
Subheading: Washington imposes sanctions on two India-based individuals and several companies accused of providing false flag registrations and fraudulent certification services to vessels linked to Iran’s shadow fleet.
Democrats’ decisive return to control of Congress raises questions over the White House’s room for manoeuvre on the Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz security, Russian fuel imports, sanctions and shipping decarbonisation.
LR Advisory launches a dedicated support service to help governments, logistics operators and ports anticipate disruptions, maintain cargo flows and identify alternative transport routes in response to geopolitical tensions, congestion, extreme weather and infrastructure failures.
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Spot rate per 40ft container, USD, with change on the previous week.
Reference snapshot, not live. Weekly reference snapshot; period: 22 Oct 2026; published Oct 22, 2026. Source: Drewry (opens in a new tab).
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