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Virgin Islands Maritime Administration Puts a Senior Contact at the Centre of World Shipping

The Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority (VISMA) has appointed Georgios Bazos as its first Business Development Manager.

  • Georgios Bazos appointed as VISMA's Business Development Manager on May 18, 2026
  • Bazos brings 20 years of maritime and finance sector experience to role
  • Appointment strengthens VISMA's network in key maritime hubs and merchant fleet development

Drewry: World Container Index Stable Last Week

Our detailed assessment for Thursday, 10 Sep 2026 • The Drewry World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, remained stable at $4,476 per 40ft container for the…

  • Drewry World Container Index stable at $4,476 per 40ft container
  • Transpacific rates from Shanghai to LA and NY up 2% and 1% respectively
  • Asia-Europe rates from Shanghai to Genoa and Rotterdam down 3% and 2% respectively

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