US East Coast ports face shutdown, container alliances and Red Sea diversions, and seafarers ripped off with illegal hiring fees – all these stories and much more in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.

Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of September, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest.

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Smaller firms set to take FuelEU hit

MSC ship loses 46 containers overboard on South African storms

Gemini to pick from twin network options in October

HMM, ONE and Yang Ming form Premier Alliance

Standalone MSC network to offer Suez and Cape routes

Fire damaged tanker Sounion towed to safe area

Gemini to deliver initial promise of container megaships - Folk Maritime CEO

US Department of Justice files $100m suit against Dali shipowner, manager

31% of seafarers asked to pay illegal recruitment fees

Philippines President signs delayed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers into law

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