Cyprus.
9th Tripartite Meeting Cyprus – Greece – Malta with the participation of Italy
The Shipping Deputy Ministry of the Republic of Cyprus hosted today in Limassol the 9th Tripartite Meeting of Cyprus, Greece and Malta, with the participation of Italy, reaffirming the strong…
Cyprus and Bahrain forge stronger maritime ties with Landmark Shipping MoU
Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister, Marina Hadjimanolis, is currently undertaking a strategic state visit to Bahrain to solidify maritime relations between the two nations. The visit, taking place from…
Cyprus Maritime Innovation takes Centre Stage at SMM Hamburg 2026
Underscoring its expanding role as a premier international hub for cutting-edge maritime technology and sustainable shipping, the Republic of Cyprus hosted the dedicated Cyprus Maritime Innovation…
Inside the Legal Mind of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber: An interview with Sophoclis Constantinou
Welcome to another exclusive feature on Cyprus Shipping News. Today, we sit down with a pivotal figure in our maritime community, Sophoclis N. Constantinou, Deputy Director General and Legal Affairs…
Greece.
Dorian LPG announces VLGC Newbuilding Contracts, Forward Chartering Estimates, and New Credit Facility
Dorian LPG Ltd., a leading owner and operator of modern very large gas carriers (“VLGCs”), announced that it entered into an agreement with Hanwha Ocean to build three 90,000 cbm dual-fuel Panamax…
EuroHoldings announces Charter Contract Extensions for two of its Feeder Containerships, M/V Joanna and M/V Aegean Express
Euroholdings, an owner and operator of container carriers and tanker vessels and provider of container and tanker seaborne transportation services, announced today time charter contract…
Connected Fleets under Siege: The 2026 CSN ICT Cyprus – Greece Satellite and Cyber Security Report
The international maritime sector is operating at an unprecedented intersection of digital acceleration, operational complexity and acute geopolitical exposure. Modern vessels have evolved from…
Diana Shipping announces direct continuation of time charter contract for m/v Leto with Cargill
Diana Shipping , a global shipping company specialising in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels,announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has extended the…
World.
Iran says it plans to announce a new ‘exclusion zone’ near the Strait of Hormuz
The new head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Sunday said Tehran plans to announce an “exclusion zone” outside the Strait of Hormuz aimed at vessels it believes are attempting to…
Port congestion in Asia pushes carriers back to Suez as peak season splits across trade corridors
Carrier network adjustments are happening at the service level The container market is becoming increasingly fragmented by trade corridor, with…
Protecting the Croatian coastline from overboard pollution
When marine tourism leaves more than a drop in the ocean The coastline around Croatia is renowned for its crystal-clear seas attracting large…
Iran warns of maritime exclusion zone, strikes on U.S. Gulf energy assets
Iran threatened to respond to U.S. “economic warfare” with a maritime exclusion zone across the Persian Gulf, while Iranian-backed Houthi attacks on…
Capesize in Focus — C3 at a Multi-Year High as Ordering Accelerates
The Capesize market strengthened sharply over the week, led by sustained momentum in the Atlantic. The Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) rose by 950…
Study identifies Viable Development Pathways for Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct
HPC Hamburg Port Consulting has delivered the final business case for Port of Newcastle's proposed…
Asia’s first ICAO-approved SAF certification scheme “ClassNK SCS” enters full operation
First Certification Issued, Delivering Certification Services Tailored to Regional Regulations and…
On ever thinner ice reducing black carbon demands urgent action
International Maritime Organization deliberations are underway on an Arctic polar fuel requirement…
DP World Gulfcap Africa advance Mombasa Industrial Park Investment with shareholders agreement
More than 60 local and international companies have expressed interest in the Special Economic…
Intermodal Report Week 36 2026
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Allied Weekly Market Review Week 36
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Iran says it plans to announce a new ‘exclusion zone’ near the Strait of Hormuz
The new head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Sunday said Tehran plans to announce an “exclusion zone” outside the Strait of Hormuz aimed at vessels it believes are attempting to…
Port congestion in Asia pushes carriers back to Suez as peak season splits across trade corridors
Carrier network adjustments are happening at the service level The container market is becoming…
Protecting the Croatian coastline from overboard pollution
When marine tourism leaves more than a drop in the ocean The coastline around Croatia is renowned…
Iran warns of maritime exclusion zone, strikes on U.S. Gulf energy assets
Iran threatened to respond to U.S. “economic warfare” with a maritime exclusion zone across the…
Capesize in Focus — C3 at a Multi-Year High as Ordering Accelerates
The Capesize market strengthened sharply over the week, led by sustained momentum in the Atlantic.…
Study identifies Viable Development Pathways for Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct
HPC Hamburg Port Consulting has delivered the final business case for Port of Newcastle's proposed…
Asia’s first ICAO-approved SAF certification scheme “ClassNK SCS” enters full operation
First Certification Issued, Delivering Certification Services Tailored to Regional Regulations and…
On ever thinner ice reducing black carbon demands urgent action
International Maritime Organization deliberations are underway on an Arctic polar fuel requirement…
DP World Gulfcap Africa advance Mombasa Industrial Park Investment with shareholders agreement
More than 60 local and international companies have expressed interest in the Special Economic…
Intermodal Report Week 36 2026
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Allied Weekly Market Review Week 36
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Upcoming Events
2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference
22 Sept 2026
CSN London Maritime Forum
13 Oct 2026
5th CSN Greece ICT Conference
19 Nov 2026
Technical.
Sea Machines secures IDIQ contract with US Special Operations Forces (SOF) for Universal Autonomy Systems
Sea Machines Robotics announced that it has secured a 5 year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply its commercial, non-developmental, TRL-9, rapidly deployable autonomy kits to US Special Operations Forces. The contract enables SOF to leverage Sea Machines to supply “drop-in” capability for autonomous command and control on global vessels of opportunity to enhance…
PPG introduces PPG ONE RANGE portfolio for onboard maintenance
One-component coatings simplify maintenance, reduce application complexity PPG announced the launch of the PPG ONE RANGE™ portfolio of five…
The New Economics of Battery Trading in Europe
New Volue white paper says trading performance, not hardware, now decides what a European battery earns. New research released by Volue, a global leader in electrification technology, demonstrates…
Hiab earns CMMC Level 2 certification in the US, strengthening its position in the defense supply chain
Hiab, a leading provider of smart and sustainable on-road load handling solutions, has achieved the US certification for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2, following a…
DNV at SMM DNV and GRSE sign advanced shipbuilding MoU
At the SMM trade fair in Hamburg last week, DNV and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a new strategic collaboration on advanced…
bound4blue secures Bureau Veritas Design Assessment for Model 3-24 eSAIL®
Bureau Veritas Design Assessment reinforces independent confidence in bound4blue’s eSAIL® technology Recognition comes as bound4blue’s suction sail installations climb to 13 operational vessels,…
Sea Machines secures IDIQ contract with US Special Operations Forces (SOF) for Universal Autonomy Systems
Sea Machines Robotics announced that it has secured a 5 year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply its commercial, non-developmental, TRL-9, rapidly deployable autonomy…
PPG introduces PPG ONE RANGE portfolio for onboard maintenance
One-component coatings simplify maintenance, reduce application complexity PPG announced the launch of the PPG ONE RANGE™ portfolio of five one-component marine coatings at the SMM 2026 maritime…
Hai Robotics selected to deliver the world’s largest deployment of rack-climbing warehouse robots
Hai Robotics has been selected to provide automation technology for a new large-scale e-commerce…
The New Economics of Battery Trading in Europe
New Volue white paper says trading performance, not hardware, now decides what a European battery…
Hiab earns CMMC Level 2 certification in the US, strengthening its position in the defense supply chain
Hiab, a leading provider of smart and sustainable on-road load handling solutions, has achieved the…
DNV at SMM DNV and GRSE sign advanced shipbuilding MoU
At the SMM trade fair in Hamburg last week, DNV and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited…
Digitalisation.
90POE’s OpenOcean STUDIO independently certified across major maritime emissions frameworks by Normec Verifavia
90POE (Ninety Percent of Everything Ltd), the maritime software company behind OpenOcean STUDIO, has achieved independent certification from Normec Verifavia, confirming that its platform meets the data, process and functionality requirements of six major emissions and fuel compliance regimes. The certification covers: EU MRV (Regulation (EU) 2015/757 - Monitoring, Reporting and Verification) EU…
Game-changing ‘Just Eat’ of the hose world launches
New app is a game changer for hydraulic hose safety and efficiency A SELF-SERVE app described as the 'Just Eat of the hydraulic hose industry' has…
Hawker Operators gain access to High-Speed Starlink Connectivity through Textron Aviation Customer Support Network
Textron Aviation Inc., announced Starlink’s high-speed internet is now available for the Hawker 700, 800 and 900 series aircraft, following the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) issuance of…
SES strengthens Peruvian Navy Operations with New Multi-Orbit Satellite Solution
New agreement delivers secure, high-performance communications for Foreign Training Voyage VIEX-2026 of the Sailing Training Ship B.A.P “UNIÓN” SES, a space solutions company, extends its…
History for European spaceflight: Isar Aerospace reaches orbit and deploys payloads on second flight
Isar Aerospace became the first commercial space company from Europe to successfully deliver satellites into orbit, on what was only its second flight. Mission ‘Onward and Upward’ lifted off from…
SAP’s first embodied AI Jam brings customers, robots, and AI together to develop viable use cases in days, not weeks
A robodog weaves it way between tables. A small drone purrs overhead. Humanoids pick, pack, and pose for photos. Welcome to SAP’s first Embodied AI Jam. Last week, SAP customers gathered at the Swiss…
Energy.
LNG bunker fleet may need to more than double by 2030 to keep pace with growing fuel demand
The global LNG bunker vessel fleet may need to more than double by 2030 as demand from LNG-fuelled ships grows faster than the infrastructure required to supply them, according to a new DNV white paper. The report estimates that between 165 and 208 bunker vessels could be needed globally by the end of this decade. As LNG-powered shipping continues to grow, demand for bunkering capacity is rising…
European gas prices surge to highest since 2023 on Iranian threat
European wholesale natural gas prices spiked to their highest levels since early 2023, driven by mounting fears that escalating military…
Bunker price volatility boosts freight rates for LNG-fueled dirty tankers
Bunker price volatility was the key driver behind higher LNG-fueled dirty tanker freight rates, compared with conventional tanker freight values, Aug. 31-Sept. 4, across benchmark routes. Platts…
Goldman ups oil price forecasts as Mideast disruptions seen extending into 2027
Goldman Sachs raised its Brent and WTI crude price forecasts on Sunday, expecting shipping disruptions in the Middle East to persist into next year. The team, led by Daan Struyven, lifted its…
Nord Gas Solutions awarded contract for cargo handling and fuel supply systems for new MGC vessels
Nord Gas Solutions has been contracted to supply the Cargo Handling System (CHS) and LPG Fuel Supply System (LFSS) for two new 40,000 m³ Medium Gas Carrier (MGC) vessels being built at HD Hyundai for…
Denmark’s energy islands to become regional game changers as offshore wind surges, says GlobalData
Offshore wind is becoming the backbone of Denmark’s clean energy future. The country plans to establish an artificial island in the North Sea with an initial capacity of 3GW and another island-based…
Yachts & Cruises.
Reimagined Ocean Bar debuts on Oosterdam with expanded entertainment
New live music offerings, enhanced performance venue and heritage-inspired design come together as part of Holland America Evolution Key Highlights New Ocean Bar debuts aboard Oosterdam as part of…
The eleventh Ferretti Group “Private Preview”kicks off the Autumn boat show season with an exclusive live performance by Onerepublic
Forty-one Ferretti Group yachts lit up the scene at the traditional international preview event held at the Yacht Club de Monaco. An outstanding fleet, a series of world premieres and a spectacular…
Hurtigruten launches flight-inclusive offer across 250+ departures in 2027
Hurtigruten, the leader in iconic Norwegian coastal voyages, has announced a new wave offer of at least 15% off 2027 fly cruises. Available across 250+ select Signature and Original voyages, when…
Jotun Yachting highlights 50% lower carbon footprint with Imperial fouling protection
New analysis demonstrates the environmental and operational benefits of advanced hull protection for superyachts. Jotun has unveiled new analysis showing that its Imperial Fouling Protection System…
Events.
Meet the Speakers of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference – Marko Saul
Cyprus Shipping News announces that Marko Saul joins as a speaker of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference. The Conference will take place on 22 September 2026 at the Hotel Hafen Hamburg – Elbkuppel in Hamburg. Under the theme “Crewing 5.0: Bridging the Gap Between Digital Efficiency and Human Reliability” Register here Marko Saul CEO & Co-founder - Crewpoint With nearly 10…
Meet the Speakers of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference – Constantinos Vasiliou
Cyprus Shipping News announces that Constantinos Vasiliou joins as a speaker of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference. The Conference will…
Meet The Speakers of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference – Holger Jäde
Cyprus Shipping News announces that Holger Jäde joins as a speaker of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference. The Conference will take place on 22 September 2026 at the Hotel Hafen Hamburg…
Meet the Speakers of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference – Norman Schmiedl
Cyprus Shipping News announces that Norman Schmiedl joins as a speaker of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference. The Conference will take place on 22 September 2026 at the Hotel Hafen…
Meet our Sponsors of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference – Maritime Trainer
Cyprus Shipping News announces that Maritime Trainer joins as Network Cocktail Sponsor of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference. The Conference will take place on 22 September 2026 at the…
Meet our Sponsors of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference – Columbia Group
Cyprus Shipping News announces that Columbia Group joins as Coffee Break Sponsor of the 2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference. The Conference will take place on 22 September 2026 at the Hotel…
Interviews.
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