Hapag-Lloyd container ship struck near UAE’s Jebel Ali port
A container ship operated by German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd was struck…
War Risk Coverage Exit Credit Negative for Exposed U.S. Marine Insurers
Fitch Ratings expects the withdrawal of hull war risk marine insurance…
China may resume US crude imports on supply crisis after 9-month gap
Chinese state-run refiners may resume US crude imports after a nine-month…
S Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore vulnerable to lost Qatari LNG
QatarEnergy’s force majeure declaration on LNG exports has put Asian buyers…
Hormuz traffic increases, at least two sanctioned ships cross strait: CAS
Eight ships crossed through the Strait of Hormuz on March 10, up from three…
G7 tankers gain share in Russia before US waiver for sanctioned ships
A temporary US waiver has enabled sanctioned tankers to transport Russian oil,…
OPEC retains Oil Forecast, says Saudi Arabia increased oil production prior to Iran War
Crude Oil Price Movements In February, the OPEC Reference Basket (ORB) value…
IEA Member countries to carry out largest ever oil stock release amid market disruptions from Middle East conflict
The 32 Member countries of the International Energy Agency unanimously agreed…
Global Bunker prices surge by 30-35%, tracking soaring crude as US-Iran crisis persists
Global bunker fuel prices have surged by 30-35% over the past week as the…
Nvidia to invest $2 billion in neocloud Nebius amid AI data center push
Nvidia said on Wednesday it will invest $2 billion in artificial…
Tideform relaunches with AI-powered bunker market agent
Tideform, a marine fuel intelligence company, relaunches its platform following…
Convergence 2026: the international community of yacht industry professionals gathers in Ravenna and Ancona
Convergence, the Ferretti Group event held each year for the captains and chief…
Robots that learn everyday tasks, free humans from repetitive work
- KIMM has developed robot task AI capable of performing everyday activities…
Bernhard Schulte Offshore takes delivery of new CSOV ‘Windea Carnot’
Bernhard Schulte Offshore (BSO) has taken delivery of a new Commissioning…
Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both
As missiles and drones curtail energy production across the Persian Gulf,…
Shipping Markets hit record highs: Taking Stock
Shipping has again been at the “frontline” of geopolitical events, with a…
Tanker charterers cancel voyages, defer deals; owners seek routes outside Gulf
Trading companies and oil importers have deferred chartering for several…
Klaveness Combination Carriers CLEANBU vessel fixed on two-year time charter
A subsidiary of Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA has secured a two-year time…
Kalmar straddle carriers chosen to strengthen training capacity at OCHA in Antwerp
Kalmar has concluded an agreement to supply Opleidingscentrum voor…
175D Lands repeat order from Royal Canadian Navy
RCN orders further high-speed engines in extending tug series Group Ocean, the…
Can euro zone growth withstand the energy shock? Barclays weighs risks
Euro zone economic growth faces its stiffest test in years as surging energy…
Elon Musk's SpaceX weighs Nasdaq listing after seeking early index entry, sources say
SpaceX seeks early Nasdaq 100 inclusion as IPO condition Nasdaq's…
Meta acquires AI agent social network Moltbook
Facebook parent Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it had acquired…
Seabourn Introduces “Yours to explore event,” offering suite upgrades and shipboard credit on select 2026 and beyond voyages
Complimentary Two-Category Veranda Suite Upgrades and Shipboard Credit…
Royal Caribbean's newest vacation will bring Amrica's Got Talent to sea for the first time
Performers from the Got Talent universe will headline a new live stage show…
Princess Cruises announces 2028 World Cruise: 115-Day Global Voyage visiting 49 destinations onboard Coral Princess
See the World, Unpack Once: 2028 World Cruise Features Maiden Call to Mossel…
Cyprus Marine Club Hosts High-Level Industry Gathering Focused on Ship Valuation and Geopolitics
The Cyprus Marine Club recently hosted a well-attended industry gathering in…
Five ways evidence is unlocking women’s economic participation
Countries can only reach their full potential when everyone can contribute.…
Eurozone economy in the line of fire
War, China and tariffs The eurozone economy is one of the most vulnerable to…
Strait of Hormuz Spotlight: Scenario Analysis
Asharp decline in tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz and rising…
DHT Holdings announces delivery of VLCC newbuilding
DHT Holdings, announces that it has taken delivery of the second VLCC…
ABS and HD Hyundai to advance Nuclear-Powered Electric Propulsion Systems for container ships
ABS, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai…
Ferry Switch to Bio-LNG Significantly reduces CO2 Emissions
TT-Line, the German ferry operator, has revealed that – working closely with…
MSC Shipping to impose emergency fuel surcharge on Mediterranean routes
MSC Shipping (private company) will implement an emergency fuel surcharge on…
The Cyprus Diaspora Forum welcomes the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) as a Main Sponsor of the 2026 Forum
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), Cyprus’ national funding agency…
Bunkering and Sustainability Forum
Opportunity knocks There will be an abundance of opportunities for…
How the Strait of Hormuz shutdown is disrupting dry bulk, LNG freight and trade compliance
The Mideast Gulf supplies approximately 20% of global seaborne LNG Over 10…
Middle East Conflict: Airspace closures to cause supply chain chaos and spiralling freight rates
Airspace closures linked to escalating Middle East conflict are removing…
Hormuz blockade halts Oil Tanker traffic completely amid Iran-China consultations
Oil Tanker Passage Plummets from 50 to Zero Ships Daily with Strait of…
Middle East Operational Advisory – Contingency measures for selected Gulf Ports
Further to our previous advisories and considering the evolving security…
China’s shipping giant Cosco halts services to and from Gulf
Chinese shipping giant Cosco, which operates one of the world’s biggest oil…
Asia crackers declare force majeure over naphtha crunch
Escalating tensions in the Middle East Gulf have placed 57%, 1.33mbd, of…
ETF reaction to the Port Strategy and Maritime Industrial Strategy
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) welcomes today’s European…
Saudi Red Sea Authority appoints Dr. Maryam Ali Ficociello as Chief Executive Officer
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) announced the appointment of Dr. Maryam Ali…
Fugro awarded geotechnical survey contract for TotalEnergies’ NSE 1 offshore wind farm development
Fugro has been awarded a contract to perform comprehensive geotechnical…
Navigating uncharted waters: Wärtsilä’s journey to decarbonize global shipping and energy
For Håkan Agnevall, President and CEO of Wärtsilä, decarbonization means…
Trafigura signs battery-grade lithium carbonate offtake agreement with Smackover Lithium
Agreement secures 80,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate from US…
Konecranes expands APAC Industrial Service presence with acquisitions in Thailand and New Zealand
Konecranes has purchased Thailand’s Ex-Kcranes and New Zealand’s Trimate…
Lamprell signs MOU with RTE international
Lamprell announced that it has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding…
New interchange to support Pilbara’s clean energy future
The new Great Northern Highway Lumsden Interchange at Port Hedland in Western…
Analysts see oil at $100/bbl amid Hormuz disruption
Crude oil market analysts have warned that the ongoing disruption to oil flows…
Strait of Hormuz shutdown sends Oil and LNG Prices surging as Middle East conflict escalates says ICIS
The US and Israel launched surprise missile strikes on Iran on 28 February,…
SpaceX taps MTN to deliver Government Satellite Communication Services for Defense Clients
MTN, the world-class network operator that delivers seamless, resilient…
Space42 and Viasat to Share Progress on Equatys at Mobile World Congress
Companies advance plans for global system architecture and…
Elegant lines, unequivocal speed and absolute freedom: meet the new Ferretti Itama 70
A model that offers an exclusive space, promising a comprehensive,…
Carnival Corporation strengthens Bermuda Partnership with High-Level Engagements
Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company, reaffirmed its…
YoungShip Cyprus holds Annual General Meeting and elects new Board for 2026–2028
YoungShip Cyprus held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 4 March 2026 at the…
Strait of Hormuz disruption: Which container vessels are trapped, waiting, or diverting?
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most critical chokepoints in global…
6 Hour AS joins Ocean Autonomy Cluster
Artificial intelligence specialist 6 Hour AS has joined the Ocean Autonomy…
Yggdrasil defining the future of oil and gas
As offshore oil and gas developments become more complex, operators are…
SAIL IISCO partners with Primetals Technologies for major Greenfield Expansion
Primetals Technologies to supply a 4.2 million tons per year pelletizing…
HD Korea Shipbuilding wins $198m order for two crude carriers from Greece
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the mid-tier shipbuilding…
HD Korea Shipbuilding wins 4 LNG carrier order, advances toward 2024 target
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the intermediate…
CM Hong Kong completes first Green Methanol bunkering, driving Green Transformation of its International Shipping Hub
5 March 2026, the world’s first methanol dual-fuel roll-on/roll-off vessel, CM…
SFL announces $170 Million contract for Semi-Submersible Rig Hercules
SFL Corporation announced that it has signed a drilling contract in Canada with…
Skuld’s experiences on biofuels
Biofuels are renewable fuels derived from biological sources, such as…
TotalEnergies publishes independent assessment of the Land Acquisition Program in Uganda
TotalEnergies, operator of the Tilenga Project in Uganda through…
Pilbara Ports signs MOU with Yara Pilbara on low-carbon ammonia bunkering hub
Pilbara Ports has taken a step further towards development of a low-carbon…
Fincantieri delivers Norwegian Luna in Marghera
She is the second ship of the expanded Prima Plus Class that Fincantieri is…
WISTA Hellas 31th Annual General Assembly and Election of Board of Directors and Auditing Committee
Following its 31th Annual General Assembly and elections for the new Board of…
Register Now for the 1st CSN Singapore "Future Fuels & Zero Emission Ships" Debate - 26 March 2026
1st CSN Singapore Future Fuels & Zero Emission Ships Debate Date: 26 March…
Middle East conflict hits shipping, oil prices
The latest escalation in the Middle East is rippling quickly through trade.…
Star Bulk to acquire 16 Vessels from Diana Shipping conditional upon the success of its offer to acquire Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd
Star Bulk Carriers Corp., announced it has entered into a conditional Sale…
Diana Shipping increases offer to acquire Genco Shipping & Trading in partnership with Star Bulk Carriers
Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership…
Middle East war traps 20,000 seafarers, 15,000 cruise passengers in Gulf
Around 20,000 seafarers and 15,000 cruise ship passengers are stuck in the…
Strait of Hormuz – Great Expectations of a Narrow Passage
Against a background of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle…
Container freight from West Coast India to Middle East hits record high amid war
Container shipping rates from the west coast of India to the Middle East hit…
DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 06 MARCH 2026
Please find below the DORIC Market Insight for the week ending 06th March……
Fragmented compliance systems increase sanctions risk across global shipping, Marcura report warns
Maritime companies face rising sanctions and compliance complexity as…
IMO Secretary-General: Seafarer deaths in Strait of Hormuz unacceptable
Seafarers must not be targets, says Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez after…
British International Freight Association Supports International Women’s Day
- Championing greater inclusion across global logistics Ahead of International…
How will the Iran conflict impact oil prices?
Oil jumped following US and Israeli strikes in Iran. For energy…
Nokia expands Network as Code ecosystem, advances API-based agentic AI with Google Cloud
The growing list of telecommunication providers now includes Deutsche Telekom,…
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…
Meet the Panellists of the 1st CSN Singapore Shipping Debate - Raymond Peter, Managing Director - Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Cyprus Shipping News is delighted to announce Raymond Peter, as Panellist at…
Meet the Panellists of the 1st CSN Singapore Shipping Debate - Jeremy Holbrook, Managing Director - Intermaritime Singapore
Cyprus Shipping News is delighted to announce Jeremy Holbrook, as Panellist at…
Meet the Panellists of the 1st CSN Singapore Shipping Debate - Stefanos Magoulas, Chemical Engineer / Senior Environmental Consultant – ICS Solix
Cyprus Shipping News is delighted to announce Stefanos Magoulas, as Panellist…
Cyprus Shipping Chamber Welcomes EU Industrial Maritime and Ports Strategies
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber warmly welcomes the European Industrial Maritime…
Shipping for oil tankers 4-5x higher in Strait of Hormuz says Stamatis Tsantanis, Chairman & CEO of Seanergy Maritime
Stamatis Tsantanis, Chairman & CEO of global shipping company Seanergy…
Comments from BIMCO on proposal by the US to launch protective measures for shipping
The announcement from US President Donald Trump about selling “political risk…
Marlink introduces Sealink Multi-LEO connectivity as a single, fleet-wide managed service
Delivering improved availability and resilience by integrating high-throughput,…
AI placing maritime industry at risk of cyber attack
AI TECHNOLOGY IS PLACING THE MARITIME INDUSTRY AT GREATER RISK OF A CYBER…
Geopolitical risks in Middle East seen tightening Asian aluminum market
Geopolitical developments in the Middle East were expected to boost prices…
US/Israeli military intervention in Iran: Charterparty implications
Given the rapidly developing situation with Iran, this article provides an…
Fitch: Iran conflict’s scope and duration will determine sovereign rating impact
Middle Eastern sovereign ratings generally have sufficient headroom to…
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week: Strait of Hormuz disruptions currently impacting 4% of dry bulk market
"The attacks on Iran by the US and Israel have caused disruptions for ships…
Eurozone inflation at risk of trending higher over war in Middle East
Let’s look back at February: inflation increased from 1.7% to 1.9%. The…