Breaking: Suez Still 60% Below Normal, U.S. Seizes Fifth Venezuelan Tanker – January 10 Update
- H Mohammed
- Jan 10
- 1 min read
**Maritime Breaking News – January 10, 2026**
1. **Suez Canal**: Transits remain ~60% below pre-crisis levels despite 100+ days without Houthi attacks. Carriers cautiously test the route (Maersk, CMA CGM), but full return delayed by insurance costs.
2. **Venezuela Blockade**: U.S. seizes fifth shadow fleet tanker (Marinera). 50+ vessels stalled, ~16M barrels stuck. Venezuela vows UN action.
3. **China Ports**: Shanghai/Ningbo-Zhoushan set 2025 records despite U.S. tariffs.
4. **Transpacific Rates**: Up 16% to start 2026 amid frontloading and uncertainty.
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