CITIC Securities research note: container shipping market overall stable but route divergence persists; composite freight index has risen six consecutive weeks. North America lanes firm modestly on seasonal restocking and Panama Canal flow restrictions, with US West up slightly more than US East. Europe/Mediterranean demand steady and rates continue to decline. South America demand is growing, pushing rates higher. Intra-Asia trades are rising on seasonal replenishment. Oil tanker freight stays

On Sept. 10 local time, Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister Mohammed held a phone call with Saudi foreign minister Faisal to discuss bilateral cooperation and recent regional developments. Mohammed said Qatar supports all diplomatic efforts to secure freedom of navigation and seeks solutions to protect shipping, and called for conditions that would enable a comprehensive agreement and lasting regional peace. He said recent tensions have severely disrupted Strait of Hormuz shipping, and that the Yemen conflict has escalated, with Houthi operations along the Red Sea coast further affecting navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb.

Israeli media say the IDF is preparing to blow up tunnels on the Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon.