US has few good options on Strait of Hormuz, former defence secretary says

The US has few clear or favourable strategic options in its conflict with…


Middle East conflict will start to challenge wider fleet safety and maintenance schedules

The escalating conflict in the Middle East and the blocking of the Strait of…


Jones Act Waiver to have a Limited Impact on Demand

The US government’s 60-day waiver could improve regional supply logistics, but…


Gulf tensions highlight structural challenges in shipping’s energy transition, says Fuelre4m

Rising geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are underscoring a…


Fuelsure transparency index 2026: The true cost of bunkering is larger than the industry thinks

Marine fuel is typically bought and sold on a price per ton basis. But price…


Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop

Amazon's new phone project codenamed 'Transformer' Focus on AI…


Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers set to cross Strait of Hormuz

Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers have started their journey from the…


Van der Valk Shipyard to showcase MY ONE at Palm Beach International Boat Show

Van der Valk Shipyard is pleased to announce its participation in…


Cyprus Shipping News to steer Crucial Decarbonisation Debate at APM Singapore 2026 - One day left

Cyprus Shipping News (CSN), a premier source of global maritime intelligence,…


Angola and Nigeria best positioned to benefit from high oil price cycle – BofA

Sub-Saharan Africa’s major energy exporters are entering a period of…


Iran MPs propose tolls on shipping through Strait of Hormuz

Iranian lawmakers have proposed a plan to impose tolls and taxes on ships…


InterMaritime Shipmanagement's General Counsel Eliana Savvidi Joins BIMCO Advisory Board

InterMaritime Shipmanagement announces that Eliana Savvidi, General Counsel,…


How the Middle East conflict is affecting metals markets

The US and Israel have launched coordinated strikes against Iran in the most…


Meet the Moderator of the 1st CSN Singapore Shipping Debate - Adonis Violaris - CSN

Cyprus Shipping News is delighted to announce Adonis Violaris, as the Moderator…


Meet the Panellists of the 1st CSN Singapore Shipping Debate - Charalambos Manoli - Acheon Akti Navigation

Cyprus Shipping News is delighted to announce Charalambos Manoli, as Panellist…


Purchasing Officer Vacancy at Acheon Akti Navigation

Join Our Team - Purchasing Officer (Limassol) Acheon Akti Navigation Company…


Cyprus Shipping News establishes Live Media Hub at APM Singapore 2026 (Stand C-C45)

Cyprus Shipping News (CSN), the premier independent portal for global maritime…


Japan looks to secure Hormuz transit for tankers after high-level Iran talks

In a move that could provide a critical reprieve for Asian energy…


Rotterdam’s LNG price rally intensifies as Iran hits Qatar’s biggest LNG facility

This sharp rise is largely driven by an almost 30% increase in the front-month…


Lower vessel calls and fuel sales weigh on Singapore’s conventional bunker sales in February

A smaller number of vessels arriving to bunker during the shorter month of…


Microsoft considers legal action over $50 billion Amazon-OpenAI cloud deal, FT reports

Microsoft is considering legal action against its partner OpenAI and…


Hong Kong firm says Panama failed to respond to lawsuit over ports seizure

A subsidiary of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison said Panamanian officials…


Liz Westcott appointed Woodside CEO

The Board of Woodside Energy has appointed Elizabeth (Liz) Westcott as Chief…


Oil prices rise despite IEA reserves release

Drawdown of stocks provides temporary relief, but reopening the Strait of…


‘There’s no hiding place on a ship’: The sailors stranded near Iran

Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many…


Container Shipping via Strait of Hormuz under pressure: Can GCC bypass ports fill the gap?

With container diversions from the Strait of Hormuz surging since late…


New Regulations for Newbuilding Speed Trials Enter Into Force on 1 May 2026

Starting 1 May 2026, all EEDI-relevant speed trials must be conducted…


TPM26: War a problem for container shipping, but not ‘pandemic-scale’: analyst

The war in the Middle East that has effectively shut the Persian Gulf and…


Baltic Dry Index Rises for 4th Session

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index increased 0.5% to 2038 on Monday,…


Biofuel Bunker Snapshot: Surging VLSFO prices weigh on B30 premiums

Europe Iran has blocked oil cargo shipments through the Strait of Hormuz,…


Hormuz tensions highlight a new reality: maritime resilience now runs on data and AI

Rising tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are once again reminding…


The Strait becomes a Digital Minefield: How ships are navigating a war of invisible signals

“Since 5 March, Pole Star Global has tracked 3,396 vessels in and around the…


KINDA hosts an exclusive Broker Open Day and sea trial at La Spezia

Porto Mirabello hosted an exclusive Open Day for KINDA (Tankoa Yachts,…


Cyprus Shipping News to steer Crucial Decarbonisation Debate at APM Singapore 2026 - One week left

Cyprus Shipping News (CSN), a premier source of global maritime intelligence,…


Two Weeks Into the Iran War: A Maritime Intelligence Breakdown

Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained near a standstill…


EU pushes back on US decision to ease sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea

The Trump administration’s decision to allow the purchase of Russian oil…


US ‘not ready’ to escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz: Wright

The US military is not yet prepared to escort tankers through the Strait of…


US–Iran war: Implications for the chemical tanker market

The ongoing US–Iran conflict has severely disrupted maritime traffic through…


Asia-US container rates mostly higher; US considers Jones Act waiver, looks at surcharges

Rates for shipping containers from Asia to the US were mostly higher this…


VLCC Market becoming harder to price as Risks Grow

Clean LR2 MEG LR2 freight fell this week. The TC1 75kt MEG/Japan index went…


Clean Tankers Reposition West as Hormuz Stays Shut

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is beginning to reshape clean…


Hanwha Ocean launches Subsidiaries Home and Abroad to boost Offshore Business

Hanwha Ocean Establishes New Subsidiaries in Singapore and Domestically…


Equinor’s investigation report following the fatal accident at Mongstad is complete

Equinor has completed its internal investigation into the workplace accident…


KOGAS strengthens energy security with Canadian LNG Project

KOGAS’s 15 Years of ‘Perseverance’ in LNG Canada Project Contributes…


Anuvu and Bloomberg Media Partner to deliver Premium Business and Financial News to the Maritime Industry

This agreement connects cruise line passengers with trusted global market…


Nebius signs AI infrastructure deals with Meta worth up to $27 billion over 5 years

Meta to buy $12 billion AI capacity from Nebius by 2027 Deal includes…


Nvidia CEO set to reveal new chips and software at AI megaconference GTC

Nvidia to showcase next-gen AI chip named Feynman Focus on Groq…


ABB and OCEANCO cooperation secures superyacht efficiency and comfort

ABB will supply an integrated electric power and propulsion system for two…


Cyprus Shipping News establishes Live Media Hub at APM Singapore 2026 (Stand C-C45)

Cyprus Shipping News (CSN), the premier independent portal for global maritime…


Why AI Vision is the next line of defence against GNSS Jamming

As GPS interference becomes a mainstream maritime threat,…


US weighing Jones Act suspension to ease energy prices amid Iran war

The US government is weighing a waiver of the Jones Act, a White House…


Port of Rotterdam Authority builds quay for Evos expansion

Evos Rotterdam is expanding its terminal in Europoort (21 tanks, approx.…


Scrubber risks: Lessons from six years of claims

With nearly 7,000 vessels worldwide now equipped with scrubbers, adoption…


DNV study for EMSA calls for design‑based safety approach for hydrogen‑fuelled ships

DNV has delivered the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) commissioned…


Yang Ming to order six 13,000 TEU Class LNG Dual-Fuel Containerships

To accommodate ongoing business development and facilitate the renewal of…


Baltic Dry Index Rises Further, Posts Weekly Gain

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels…


Shipping industry faces ‘Cost Bomb’ from Oil Prices and Exchange Rates

Korea’s Shipping Industry Grapples With Rising Costs Due to…


Vessel Transits Vs Vessel Count | Dry Market Monitor

Vessel Transits Vs Vessel Count Inside Hormuz Freight Market…


Impact of Middle East conflict on TotalEnergies Activities

Confirmation of information released on Company’s website on…


The Week in Alt Fuels: Fuel reckoning

A war-driven oil shock has once again exposed shipping’s vulnerability to…


Yanbu VLCC liftings broaden as freight premiums surge

In March, Saudi Aramco began diverting crude exports to Yanbu as the East-West…


Hormuz oil flows down 97% from normal levels, Goldman Sachs says

Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have collapsed amid the escalating…


LNGC loadings down in Qatar post force majeure, as the conflict continues

Drewry AIS shows Qatar loaded only 7 LNGCs in week 10 (ending 6 March) due to…


Palantir partners with Ondas and World View to advance Next Generation Multi-Domain Intelligence Platform

Collaboration will deliver integrated intelligence and sensing solutions with…


Meta planning sweeping layoffs as AI costs mount

Meta's workforce could shrink by 20% amid AI focus Meta's AI spending…


Liberian Registry to introduce Electronic Seafarer Documents

The Liberian Registry, the world’s largest ship registry, will soon introduce…


Aurora Expeditions' newest ship Douglas Mawson earns Spot on TIME's 2026 World's Greatest Places List

Australian-owned expedition operator Aurora Expeditions today announced that…


Seanergy Maritime announces the acquisition of two Japanese Capesize Newbuildings and sale of older vessel

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. announced today that it has agreed to acquire…


InterManager advises extreme caution for ships considering Strait of Hormuz transit

InterManager has expressed serious concern about the worsening security…


Italy exporters face container disruption as Middle East tensions ripple through shipping networks

Middle East conflict is creating a three-layer cost impact for European and…


Middle East Conflict: Straits of Hormuz transits remain 95% down

Clarksons Research, the data and analytics arm of the Clarksons Group have been…


Wallenius Wilhelmsen renews shipping contract with an estimated value of around USD 190m

Wallenius Wilhelmsen renews contract with a global automotive distributor with…


DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 13 MARCH 2026

Please find below the Doric Market Insight for the week ending 13th March……


Worley selected by Chevron Cyprus for Aphrodite Gas Field Development FEED

Worley has been selected by Chevron Cyprus Limited (a subsidiary of Chevron…


SLB OneSubsea announces agreement to acquire subsea business of Envirex Group AS

Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) announced today that its…


LNG Bunker Snapshot: Prices spike as Middle East crisis rattles global supply

LNG bunker prices in Rotterdam and Singapore have surged sharply as Middle…


Navigating Turbulence and Innovation: Key Takeaways from the 2nd CSN Greece Shipping Debate

The Goulandris Natural History Museum in Kifissia recently provided a…


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