One in ten inspected cargo units found with safety deficiencies

More than one in ten cargo transport units inspected during 2025 had safety…


Hormuz risks drive increase in road haulage for smaller oil parcels

The use of trucks to move small bunkers and gasoline cargoes within the…


Can Iran replace sea trade with land routes?

Can land corridors offset the impact of the maritime blockade on Iran? The…


YoungShip puts focus on attracting and developing shipping’s next generation

Shipping needs to attract a new generation of talent, help young professionals…


Russia shifts to Hong Kong tankers as Greek operators exit Black Sea

Russia turned to non-G7 tankers for seaborne crude sales to foreign buyers in…


NeptuneZero named among the Thetius Top 150 for 2026

Greek marine data collection company recognised for its automated sensor data…


CSN London Maritime Forum "Shipping: Predicting an Unpredictable Future", 13 October - Save the Date

“Shipping: Predicting an Unpredictable Future” Date: 13 September 2026…


Cyprus Shipping Chamber continues 30 year Charity Tradition through its Beach Volley Tournament

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) successfully organised, once again, its…


Safe navigation and crew preparedness for operations in polar waters

Operations in the Arctic and Antarctic regions present unique navigational,…


Global coal demand set to increase this year amid Middle East conflict

The IEA Mid-Year Update sees higher natural gas prices spurring a shift…


InterMaritime Shipmanagement and Carsten Rehder announce strategic ship management joint venture

The InterMaritime Group and Carsten Rehder are pleased to announce the…


Trump says oil and gas prices won’t fall until ‘right after’ midterm election

President Donald Trump said energy prices that have been elevated due to the…


Panama Canal restrictions are landing on an already broken Chokepoint Map

The Panama Canal Authority will run nine daily slots at the Neopanamax locks…


Acquisition of Atlantic Towing’s Offshore Division, a subsidiary of J.D. Irving

JDI and JPM GTG are pleased to announce the acquisition by JPM GTG of Atlantic…


McDermott awarded subsea contract for Cronos development in Cyprus

McDermott has been awarded a substantial* subsea contract by Eni Cyprus Limited…


Ships and seafarers increasingly caught in the crossfire of unrelated wars

Four regions – the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, the waters off Somalia, and…


Six months into Hormuz blockade, Qatar and UAE test ways to keep LNG moving

LNG exporters are looking for ways around the disruption in Hormuz, with three…


Volatile yen risks ‘confused’ global markets, chairman of Japanese shipping giant says

While the weak yen is favorable to Japanese companies doing business…


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…


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…


Protecting the Croatian coastline from overboard pollution

When marine tourism leaves more than a drop in the ocean The coastline around…


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…


China’s strong trade growth continues, driven by tech demand

Tech continues to power impressive export strength China’s exports grew by…


9th Tripartite Meeting Cyprus – Greece – Malta with the participation of Italy

The Shipping Deputy Ministry of the Republic of Cyprus hosted today in Limassol…


Moving past the waiting game: John Cooper of BAR Technologies on why shipping must embrace Wind Propulsion today

In the maritime industry's race toward decarbonisation, a dangerous mindset has…


DNV at SMM DNV and GRSE sign advanced shipbuilding MoU

At the SMM trade fair in Hamburg last week, DNV and Garden Reach Shipbuilders…


IUMI highlights avoidable disruption and costs from non-compliant wood packaging

The International Union of Marine Insurance  is highlighting the…


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…


US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares

The US and Iran traded retaliatory attacks on ships on Saturday, in the latest…


Europe’s busiest ports ranked: Which move the most goods?

Sea shipping keeps Europe fed, fuelled and supplied — and this year, the Iran…


Shipping’s Net-Zero Framework Sails On, Despite Headwinds from Detractors

As a meeting on the climate impacts of global shipping closed today at the…


Asia-US container rates rise, tanker rates ex-USG soften as Asia port congestion intensifies

Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US were mostly…


European feed prices hit record highs on volatile futures

European soybean meal and corn prices climbed to their highest levels since…


Cyprus and Bahrain forge stronger maritime ties with Landmark Shipping MoU

Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister, Marina Hadjimanolis, is currently undertaking…


Greek tanker owner puts wage access in seafarers hands, ShipMoney partnership

Piraeus-based Kyklades Maritime Corporation, one of Greece’s most respected…


SMM 2026: Security becomes the dominant issue for the maritime industry

Four intensive days at the trade fair reveal a shift in priorities:…


Shipping and shipbuilding leaders call for closer ties amid industry transformation

Chinese shipbuilders and European shipowners called for closer collaboration on…


Venezuela's OPEC exit: structurally likely but not now

Venezuela is reportedly weighing whether to leave OPEC, becoming the second…


US Gulf Coast diesel prices hit all-time high amid global supply disruptions

US ultra low sulfur diesel prices reached record highs on Sept. 1, driven by a…


Lloyd’s Register and MARIC unveil tri-fuel-ready tanker concept designed to navigate fuel uncertainty

Approval in Principle advances LNG, methanol and ammonia-ready tanker design,…


Hanwha Ocean wins 1.55 trillion-won order from Yang Ming

Hanwha Ocean has won a large-scale order worth more than 1.5 trillion won  from…


The SIBU 1 Hijacking and the Somali Piracy Resurgence

On August 20, 2026, Somali pirates hijacked the SIBU 1 , previously known as…


Shipping industry welcomes the proposed inclusion of Indian ship recycling yards on the European list

BIMCO, European Shipowners | ECSA, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS),…


Zeroth launches bridge, the world’s first AI-Native Embodied Robot, and OpenBridge Open-Source Ecosystem

Zeroth launched Bridge, the world’s first AI-native embodied robot, alongside…


QatarEnergy extends LNG cancellations into November as Hormuz disruption drags on

QatarEnergy’s latest cancellations run into early November. Buyers in Europe…


Titan and Sogestran agree long-term partnership for new 6,000cbm LNG bunker vessel

Agreement covers the construction, charter and operation of the vessel in the…


Cyprus Maritime Innovation takes Centre Stage at SMM Hamburg 2026

Underscoring its expanding role as a premier international hub for cutting-edge…


Trump seeks to refill US oil reserve with Venezuela deal but faces long delay

U.S. President Donald Trump said on the 30th (local time) that he would refill…


US Navy Official visits South Korean Shipyards in private

With U.S. President Donald Trump pushing a plan to allow overseas construction…


SES and De Boer Marine expand collaboration with FlexMaritime deployment across Global Markets

SES, a leading space solutions company, and De Boer Marine, a leading provider…


Autonomous drilling operations require new solutions for human oversight

As automated drilling systems become more autonomous and make decisions…


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…


Chinese Industry Close-up: What fuels China’s shipbuilding boom as order bookings stretch well into 2030?

The outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) calls for building a modern…


India’s merchant fleet to get 100 ships, but ageing fleet remains a hurdle

India plans to add 100 vessels to its merchant fleet over the next five years.…


Briety Shipping Inc v Trafigura Maritime Logistics Pte Ltd

In Briety Shipping Inc v Trafigura Maritime Logistics Pte Ltd [2026] EWHC 1714…


MarineShaft expands Mobile Lathe Capacity to Ø1100 mm

MarineShaft introduces a custom-made mobile lathe for in situ shaft machining,…


Grain exports stall as Ukraine steps up attacks on Russia

When Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in 2014 about Russia’s motives for…


Houthi threats force Saudi to reroute oil, extend Asia transit and costs

Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, is readjusting its crude…


Hormuz disruption to keep oil prices firm; $100/bbl risk looms: Analysts

Crude oil prices are likely to remain elevated in the near term as disruptions…


Europe’s gas stores are running low — and prices could top 100 euros this winter

Europe is struggling to fill its natural gas stores ahead of winter, raising…


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…


Cyprus's next big opportunity is at Sea: How AI can transform shipping into a pillar of the new economy

An exclusive CSN interview by Adonis Violaris with Demetris Skourides, Chief…


Women in shipping do not need to become better jugglers

Women are often praised for being good at juggling, but I am not convinced that…


Cybersecurity and resilience in the maritime sector

Digital systems have become critical to core operations across the…


2.CSN Events - Hamburg 2026

CSN Events - Hamburg 2026 - Crewing 22 Sept 2026


Iran’s blockade trilemma: endure, escalate or negotiate

Key takeaways • The renewed US blockade is making the status quo progressively…


Oil and gas companies remain key adopters of CCUS despite project delivery challenges, says GlobalData

Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) has become an important…


Iran's bottleneck is Hormuz, not the buyer

The Iranian crude that reached Asia is being taken. The crude that has not…


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…


Euroseas announces 2-Year Charter contract extension for its Feeder Containership, M/V Jonathan P

Euroseas Ltd., an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider…


Lloyd’s Register wins Austal contract for Australian Army landing craft program

LR to provide classification services for the delivery of 18 landing craft…


'Quiet' Hormuz crude flow, lack of products have split oil market: TotalEnergies CEO

Says oil passing Hormuz at $10/b premium Russia refinery attacks, ship size…


Iran war: US launches economic campaign against Tehran - ENGINE

The US administration has launched ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ – a sweeping…


Perfect Storm at Sea: High bunker prices meet declining fuel quality

Marine fuel buyers entered 2026 facing a perfect storm, suffering some of the…


Iran threatens to fine, detain vessels violating Hormuz transit rules

Iran warned that vessels violating its rules for transiting the Strait of…


Could Russia’s growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?

Empty pumps, long waits: Attacks on oil refineries have left Russia…


War Risks, Emerging Fuels and Personal Service: Alexandros Vourgos on Charting Aphentrica’s Next Chapter

In an era defined by global broker consolidation, volatile trading corridors…


Iran lets Iraqi oil tankers pass Hormuz as Trump claims “total control”

Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to transit the…


Strategic changes in a key crude oil shipping lane as unrest continues

Iran has granted special permits to some Iraqi oil tankers seeking to pass…


Nuclear maritime investing: SMR stocks and LNG shipping in a shifting energy landscape

When one of America’s largest LNG export hubs formally endorses…


Pakistan’s oil refiners set to export 185,000 mt of fuel oil in August

Pakistan’s oil refineries have received regulatory approval to export about…


60 days of a broken US-Iran MoU: the market stopped waiting for Hormuz

The 60-day window under the Islamabad MoU lapsed on 17 August with no deal, no…


The global diesel crunch: Russia’s refinery crisis meets Middle East turmoil

The global refined products market is being squeezed by two major disruptions…


Crude markets underpricing an impending supply tightness

For a brief window in mid-July, global crude markets looked well-supplied.…


Russia imports gasoline from India amid fuel shortages

Russia has received at least one cargo of gasoline from India as the country…


Register Now for the 2nd Northern European Crewing Conference in Hamburg – 22 September 2026

“Crewing 5.0: Bridging the Gap Between Digital Efficiency and Human…


Island Oil Group Highlights People, Governance and Sustainability Progress in 2025 ESG Report

Island Oil Group has released its 2025 ESG Report, presenting the Group’s…


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