Edition 9
25 Oct 2026
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IMO Net-Zero Framework: MEPC 85 opens (30 Nov – 3 Dec 2026)
36 days · 30 Nov 2026 · International Maritime Organization
Not adopted. Adoption was deferred after the October 2025 extraordinary session.
Official source ↗Lane of the day
Manila → Colón
9,517 nm · via panama
At 12 kn ≈ 33.0 days · at 14 kn ≈ 28.3 days. Sea time only; excludes port time, weather and delays.
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Durban
South Africa
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