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…
Register Now for the 2nd Northern European Crewing Conference in Hamburg 22 September 2026 - 2 Weeks Left
“Crewing 5.0: Bridging the Gap Between Digital Efficiency and Human…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Piraeus Port Authority provides practical support to the Municipality of Salamina for the restoration of recent wildfire affected areas
Immediate response by Piraeus Port Authority through the provision of an…
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,…
Register Now for the 2nd Northern European Crewing Conference in Hamburg 22 September 2026 - 3 Weeks Left
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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…
Export disruptions increasingly hurting tanker demand: BIMCO's Tanker Shipping Market Overview & Outlook August 2026 is out
Tanker Shipping Market Overview & Outlook Export disruptions increasingly…
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…
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…
Statement of the President of the Union of Greek Shipowners UGS, Melina Travlos, ahead of the next round of negotiations on maritime decarbonisation at the IMO London, 1-4/9/2026
“Climate change is a reality that we are experiencing with ever-increasing…
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…
Clean Shipping Alliance and Marine Fuels Alliance sign MoU to advance emissions compliance and fleet decarbonisation
The Clean Shipping Alliance and the Marine Fuels Alliance have signed a…
A.P. Moller Holding finalises acquisition of Ocean Yield
The major acquisition of Ocean Yield by A.P. Moller Holding has been…
Danish Shipping warmly welcomes EU proposal to include Indian ship recycling facilities on EU list
The European Commission has proposed adding two Indian ship recycling…
CSN Summer Holidays: 12 to 21 August 2026
Dear CSN Readers, Please note that the CSN office will be dropping anchor for a…
European drought snarls inland commodity flows, cuts power supplies
Rhine, Danube river levels hit record lows in key chokepoints Inland…
Oil producers buy tankers directly to navigate blocked routes
Oil-producing countries that have frequently experienced blockages in major…
Diana Shipping announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Florida with NYK
Diana Shipping, a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and…
DFDS enters Baltic Sea space charter agreement and expands capacity on strait of Gibraltar
Space charter agreement with TT Line covering freight and passengers…
Exclusive CSN Interview: Kratinos Socratous on the Evolution of Capo Bay Hotel and the destination’s branding as 'Protaras Riviera'
Welcome to a special feature on Cyprus Shipping News. While our daily focus…
Route avoidance is no longer enough: The Houthis strike a Saudi tanker off Yanbu
The Houthi campaign has moved beyond the assumption that geographic distance…
A new investment in state-of-the-art equipment to enhance productivity and improve service quality at the Thessaloniki port
Eight new hybrid Straddle Carriers, as part of the new growth phase of the Port…
Dark Tanker transits dominate Hormuz since 14 July
Since the renewed naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz took effect on 14…
Summer vacation at sea: 35 “Summer Seafarers” aboard Hapag-Lloyd ships
35 pupils are getting a taste of seafaring aboard Hapag-Lloyd ships Several…
Strait of Hormuz disruption hits energy, fertilizer and industrial trade
Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has exposed the vulnerability of global…
Flag States urged to accelerate approval of digital training record books
Maritime e-learning provider MarinePALS is calling on flag States that continue…
DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 07 AUGUST 2026
Please find below the DORIC Market Insight for the week ending 7th August……
Portsmouth International Port’s shore power system goes live
In a huge forward step for the UK maritime industry, ferries and cruise ships…
‘Last chance’: Bessent says Hormuz deal is in sight after Trump’s warning on Iran talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told CNBC a deal to reopen the Strait of…
Shipping industry letter to UN officials
Joint open letter in relation to no compulsory tolls or charges being…
Asian Shipowners' Association statement on International Straits Passage under International Law
The Asian Shipowners' Association (ASA) calls upon all States to uphold the…
Diana Shipping announced Time Charter Contract agreements
Diana Shipping, a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and…
Navigator Gas announces signing of $121.8 Million financing for two Newbuild Ammonia Carriers in Navigator Amon joint venture
Navigator Holdings, the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of…
TEN announces delivery and naming of the third in a series of twelve DP2 Shuttle Tankers ordered at Samsung Heavy Industries, South Korea
$3.5 billion of minimum contracted revenue from 82 vessel pro-forma fleet…
Prevented ocean plastic gains interest in food-grade recycled polymer market
Chemical recycling faces regulatory hurdles R-PP demand expected to…
European natural gas prices fall as Trump announces direct talks with Iran
European natural gas prices dropped on Monday after President Donald Trump…
Rolling five-year review of seafarer syllabus to ensure training fit for the future
A new rolling review of the UK maritime syllabus has been launched, led by the…
A second Qatari LNG Carrier struck as 22 Chinese vessels cross the Red Sea unharmed
GASLOG SHANGHAI, a Bermuda-flagged LNG tanker carrying Qatari LNG, was struck…
China cements global shipbuilding lead as vessel orders surge, marine economy gains pace in H1
China reinforced its global lead in shipbuilding and offshore engineering in…