DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 16 JANUARY 2026

Please find below the Market Insight for the week ending 16th January 2026.…


Tanker Market Monitor | Freight Market VLCC AG Supply Vs Demand

Chart of the Week | AG Supply Vs Demand Tanker freight markets continue to…


US oil drilling to slow as prices slump, Venezuela growth could amplify pressure, EIA says

Lower oil prices are expected to cut U.S. drilling activity and reduce…


Opec forecasts slight demand growth slowdown in 2027

Opec unveiled its projections for 2027 today, showing a slight slowdown in…


VLSFO spot differential extends climb

The spot differential for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) in Asia…


Trump urges US oil giants to repair Venezuela's 'rotting' energy industry

Investors skeptical about Venezuela's political stability and…


Equinor awarded 35 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf

Equinor has been awarded 35 new production licenses by the Ministry of…


Qatar and UAE to join U.S.-led effort to bolster technology supply chain

Qatar and UAE to officially join 'Pax Silica' within days Initiative…


The human side of operational efficiency in shipping

Operational efficiency is one of the most…


World Container Index by Drewry

For many years, World Container Index (WCI) has been the go-to, independent,…


Carriers to pass higher EU ETS costs on to customers

Major global container liners have informed customers of…


CONTAINERS QUARTERLY: Asia-Europe enters 2026 with seasonal firmness, structural uncertainty

Spot rates extend gains into early January PCR1/PCR11 rise further to…


U.S. captures Russian-Flagged Tanker linked to Venezuela as Trump widens oil push

The U.S. seized two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in the Atlantic Ocean on…


Singapore MOC fuel oil swaps trades drop to two-month low in Dec as HSFO deals shrink

380 CST HSFO swaps trade volume plunges 60.5% MOM in Dec 0.5%S marine fuel…


Demand for bunkers mixed at Indian ports in Dec

Kandla records highest bunker demand for Dec 2025 Kochi bunker volumes…


Vitol to load first diluent cargo under Venezuela supply deal this weekend, sources say

Vitol to export about 460,000 barrels of naphtha from Houston to…


Companies scramble to secure ships, assemble operations to transfer Venezuelan oil, sources say

Shipping firms want to expand operations for Venezuelan oil transfers…


Carbon Neutral EcoCreation Plan turns Cruise Ship Plastic

Carbon Neutral Partners with EcoCreation to Tackle Cruise Waste Carbon…


US oil firms juggle Venezuela opportunity, investor concern ahead of White House summit

Investors skeptical about Venezuela's political stability and…


Frontline announces strategic fleet renewal and expansion

Frontline announces a strategic fleet renewal initiative, involving both the…


Erwin Derlagen joins InterMaritime Shipmanagement as Senior Technical Director

InterMaritime Shipmanagement has announced the appointment of Erwin Derlagen as…


Raft of shipping rules in force from 1 January 2026

Amendments to key IMO treaties include reporting lost containers and…


European Shipowners welcome approval by EU Member States of the EU–Mercosur Trade Agreement 

European Shipowners | ECSA welcome the approval by EU Member States of the…


New landing in the Port of Amsterdam for Nova Marine with Bolten and Ership

Full control acquired of VCK Port Logistics and of the only terminal with…


What Big Oil needs to invest in Venezuela

President Trump hopes to attract more than US$100 billion of investment to…


Rotterdam Shore Power selects ABB for world’s largest shore power project

ABB to engineer and construct shore power systems in Port of Rotterdam with…


East Asian refiners show little interest in Venezuelan crude but watch for steep discounts

East Asian refiners unfamiliar with Merey, Boscan grades Light sweet US…


TotalEnergies enters Block 8 offshore exploration permit in Lebanon

TotalEnergies (35%, operator) and its partners Eni (35%) and…


Nvidia requires full upfront payment for H200 chips in China, sources say

Nvidia wants full upfront payment for H200 chips in China, sources…


New UAE regulation eases Yacht travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

In a move that bolsters the UAE’s status as a premier yachting destination,…


P&O Cruises donates more than 10,000 meals to Southampton families in 2025 

P&O Cruises is proud to announce significant progress in its mission to…


Holland America Line sees dramatic rise in Europe Bookings for 2026

Holland America Line is experiencing a surge in demand for European cruises,…


Cypriot Presidency takes helm of EU Council at crucial moment for EU ocean policy

Oceana urges the incoming Cypriot Presidency of the Council to secure decades…


Russia reclaims its Dark Fleet as Venezuela Tankers come under attack

Bella 1 Reflags to Russia to Avoid U.S. Interception Runaway Venezuela-trading…


South Korea's Shipbuilders hold ground, eye LNG Carriers in 2026

Amid global order decline, domestic firms target high-value LNG vessels as…


Clarksons acquires Zuma Labs to transform FFA Market Technology

Clarkson PLC announced the acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of…


DP World study finds Global South losing productivity and billions to supply chain disruption

New data reveals entrenched disruption is stripping firms of time, revenue and…


Trafigura appoints Jane Kilmartin as Chief Information Officer

Trafigura Group, a market leader in the global commodities industry, has…


Bahrain shipyard ASRY Offshore Division gears up for 200th drill rig repair milestone

ASRY Offshore Division gears up for 200th project milestone The offshore…


Vantris awarded major work orders under existing Transport & Installation Contracts

Vantris Energy Berhad announced that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary,…


Solstad Offshore announced contract extension and amendment for Normand Turquesa

Reference is made to the previous press release dated 9 July 2025 regarding the…


Regent Seven Seas Cruises®’ floats out first new ship class in 10 Years

Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line,…


Van der Valk begins construction on 30-Metre Custom Yacht Project Berlin

Van der Valk Shipyard has commenced construction of Project Berlin, a…


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