From Hormuz to the Black Sea: Maritime battlefields are shaping ‘a new world order’

The Strait of Hormuz is rattling global trade, but the waterway is just one…


4 ways maritime pros use charts, routes and ETAs on the same map

Ask ten maritime professionals what they need from a tracking platform and…


Five months on: The Middle East War’s continued impact on Atlantic Basin LNG

The Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the Atlantic Basin LNG market…


A Renewed Chapter on the Strikes: The Capesize Pacific in Focus

August opens with a renewed chapter on the Port Hedland strikes. Using AXS Dry…


Iranian retaliation reaches Damietta: A new front opens beyond the Gulf and the Red Sea

A drone struck ENERGOS WINTER, a U.S.-managed LNG floating storage unit at…


Lemissoler names first two Dual-Fuel Methanol Bulk Carriers

MV Lem Azalea and MV Lem Plumeria are the first vessels in the company's…


Venezuela steps in as the Hormuz crisis re-routes VLCC trade out of the Gulf

Throughout the first half of 2026, the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has…


IMO relies on Jamaica’s expertise as global seafarer training rules face overhaul

Jamaica’s seafarer training expertise is helping to shape the overhaul of…


From products to crude: how the strikes reshaped Russia's seaborne exports

Ukraine's strikes on Russian ports and refineries stepped up sharply after…


Combined Rudder Trunk and Shaft Line repair completed on Ferry in Greece

From in-house manufacturing to final shaft alignment, MarineShaft delivered a…


Two closed corridors: Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb both effectively shut to Tanker Traffic

Operational Overview Both major Gulf corridors are effectively closed to…


#ListeningToSeafarers survey launched as part of the STEER Project

The Nautical Institute calls on seafarers worldwide to share their views on…


Global refining has become the real supply constraint

Refining, rather than crude supply, has emerged as the primary constraint on…


Mounting industry pressures reshape the role of the ship manager

Geopolitical disruption, decarbonisation, crew shortages, cyber risk and rising…


Your documents already have a voice - It is time we learned to listen

Why the future of maritime compliance is not more paperwork, but proactive…


EU ETS billions should not fund fuels alone, says PortXchange

On 17 July 2026, the European Commission proposed a targeted revision of the…


EU’s 21st Sanctions Package: Full Maritime Services Ban Shelved

The EU’s 21st sanctions package has been released and, as anticipated, the…


EC approves Dutch state aid for ships running on green methanol, hydrogen

The European Commission has approved the Netherlands’ state aid scheme to…


Oil markets under-pricing geopolitical supply shock, warns Mirae Asset

Global oil markets are moving through a fragile phase in which geopolitical…


TotalEnergies approves the development of the Cronos Gas field to supply Europe with LNG in Cyprus

Cronos is Cyprus’ first gas development Cronos gas will reach Europe through…


Korea backs shipbuilders to adopt domestic green, autonomous equipment

The government is reviewing a plan to support the expense of installing…


Diana Shipping announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Philadelphia with Classic Maritime

Diana Shipping , a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and…


LPG import recovery faces hurdles despite strong July uptick

Global LPG markets began July with a sense of cautious optimism. Seaborne LPG…


EU maritime emissions rose in 2025 as more ships entered MRV reporting scope - ENGINE

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by ships on EU-linked voyages increased in…


Carbon cost “reimbursement right” in shipping’s EU ETS is largely unenforceable, new study finds

Shipowners and ship managers who pay the bill for emissions under the EU…


Charting a New Course: Countering China's Dominance in Global Shipbuilding

Matthew Funaiole testified before the House Foreign Affairs East Asia and…


Is Europe’s gas market inching towards a winter crisis?

Supply disruption set to define winter prices Hopes that the war in the…


Oil markets reprice risk as US–Iran ceasefire falters again, says GlobalData

The ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran in June 2026 came under renewed…


Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage

Yemen’s Houthi fighters claim to have attacked shipping in the Red Sea – a…


Columbia Group and AD Ports Group appoint Xanthos Kyriacou as CEO of Noatum CSM

The Board of Noatum CSM has announced the appointment of Xanthos Kyriacou as…


Verizon signs deal with Google worth over $1 billion

Verizon CEO Dan Schulman said ​on Friday the ‌company has secured a deal…


Gulf oil producers race to build alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz as oil nears $100

Gulf oil producers are spending billions of dollars on pipelines designed to…


Port of Rotterdam remains resilient in an uncertain world

Total throughput at the port of Rotterdam rose by 0.4% in the first half of…


Houthi threat to Saudi port traffic adds fresh Red Sea shipping risk: analysts

The Houthis’ latest threat to strike tankers calling at Saudi Arabian ports…


Tankers make sharp U-turns after Houthi shipping threat

At least seven oil tankers have made U-turns close to Yemen since the…


Statement on the recent attacks on ships in the Red Sea

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement: “I…


Port of Piraeus receives double distinction at the "Protagonists of the Greek Economy 2026" awards

PPA S.A. received two prestigious distinctions at the "Protagonists of the…


Ship Recycling: European Shipowners strongly welcome inclusion of two Indian yards on the European list

European Shipowners | ECSA strongly welcomes the European Commission’s proposal…


The Nautical Institute calls for seafarer safety to remain a shared priority amid heightened maritime tensions

The Nautical Institute has called on the international maritime community to…


Trump threatens to strike Iranian bridges, power plants for Hormuz ship attacks

The U.S. will target bridges and power plants in Iran in response to…


EmissionLink warns cheap FuelEU compliance could weaken fuel transition

EmissionLink has warned that falling FuelEU Maritime surplus prices could make…


Inland Tank-Barge Safety Guide second edition, updated July 2026, released in five languages

OCIMF and the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine  have…


Iranian crude flows to Singapore up sharply in July on brief US sanctions relief

Iranian crude flows to Singapore rose sharply in July following a temporary…


Tanker attacks at CPC disrupt oil loading for Kazakhstan main export route

Caspian Pipeline Consortium oil loading was disrupted again July 20, after a…


2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference Hamburg, 22nd September - Save the Date

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


Columbia Group’s CEO sets out priorities for next phase of growth

Columbia Group CEO, Andreas Hadjipetrou, has set out his priorities for the…


Piraeus Port Authority and the National Technical University of Athens sign Memorandum of Understanding

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA S.A.) and the National Technical University…


New BIMCO survey explores challenges and best practices in operational crewing and rest hour compliance

As fatigue management, crewing and seafarers rest feature increasingly on the…


India issues guidelines for seafarers to ‘avoid’ voyages to Strait of Hormuz

The Directorate General of Maritime Administration of India has issued…


Euro area international trade in goods deficit €7.8 bn

The first estimates of euro area balance showed a €7.8 bn deficit in trade in…


Shipping firms shun Hormuz as U.S.–Iran clashes escalate, risk surges

As armed clashes between the United States and Iran continue, scuttling…


Lufthansa Cargo, WiseTech Global, and IBS Software shape the future of air cargo with ONE Record

First seamless data transfers of shipment records made possible through close…


Tanker owners weigh USGC as Hormuz tensions compromise Persian Gulf flows

Tanker owners are eyeing the US Gulf Coast as renewed tensions at the Strait…


Strait of fire: US-Iran hostilities continue as talks collapse - ENGINE

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has launched further strikes on sites along…


Maritime Accident at the Port of Souda

A maritime accident occurred on today at the port of Souda when a passenger…


KICKSTER FuelEU marketplace publishes first independent FuelEU readiness assessment of the EU MRV Fleet

The first year of FuelEU Maritime implementation marks a major milestone in the…


TOP Ships announces sale of ECO MR Product Tanker Newbuilding for about $6.25 million

TOP Ships Inc., an international owner and operator of modern, fuel efficient…


Port of Piraeus publishes its 2025 sustainability report

PPA S.A. continues to invest systematically in the sustainable development and…


European Shipowners urge Commission to deliver on key EU ETS conditions

European shipping represents a geopolitical asset for Europe, facilitating the…


KJ Pittalis Foundation launches scholarship programme supporting education and opportunity for Young Cypriots

The KJ Pittalis Foundation announced the launch of its Scholarship Programme,…


Trump’s Hormuz toll plans bring oil supply risks back in spotlight

President Donald Trump has proposed to impose a 20% fee on…


35 incidents of Armed Robbery against ships in Asia reported in first Half of 2026

- Lowest number of incidents recorded for January to June period since 2019 The…


SES, Airbus and Dutch Municipality of Noordwijk to Build Satellite Optical Ground Station for EAGLE-1

The parties signed a ground lease agreement allowing installation of the…


'Astonishing year' sees VLCC contracting smash through historical records

The first half of 2026 has seen VLCC contracting surge, exceeding previous…


Maiden call of the CMA CGM Notre Dame in Rotterdam

On Wednesday 8 July, the CMA CGM Notre Dame made its maiden call at the…


IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes

IMO Council defends freedom of navigation, international law and safety of…


Geopolitical fragmentation reshaping shipping

Geopolitical disruption, energy security concerns and the emergence of…


Hormuz transits remain subdued; Asia-US container rates rise, tanker rates steady to softer

Vessel traffic remains subdued through the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations…


Project completed: 5G campus network enhances automated terminal operations at CTA in Hamburg

A powerful 5G campus network has gone into operation at Hamburger Hafen und…


IMO condemns attacks on merchant vessels in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea

IMO Secretary-General calls for an end to all unwarranted attacks on…


US-Iran war leaves shipping at near-standstill in Hormuz again

Echoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s alarm at the resumption of…


Stranded oil tankers finally reach Singapore after months stuck in Mid-East amid US-Iran tension

Two tankers carrying crude oil have arrived in Singapore after being stranded…


Cool Carriers takes delivery of its second next-generation snow-class reefer vessel

Cool Carriers, the world's largest operator of specialized reefer vessels, has…


Liquid Cargoes - Challenges and Prevention of Cargo Contamination

The safe carriage of liquid cargoes relies on maintaining cargo quality…


From paper trails to predictive compliance

How Digitalisation Is Redefining Maritime Due Diligence For most of shipping's…


The Ceasefire Collapses: 80+ Strikes, a Revoked Oil Waiver, and a 1.95-Million-Barrel U-Turn

The Strait of Hormuz is once again operating under full conflict conditions.…


SpaceX and AI startup wealth fuels demand for private jets

IPOs of SpaceX and other AI companies drive fresh demand…


June U.S. containerised imports remain stable amid Global Trade Tensions

U.S. containerized imports remained stable in June 2026, totaling 2,400,627…


Diana Shipping announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Medusa with Aquavita

Diana Shipping, a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and…


Q2 2026 Maritime Risk Report: The 9 Evolving Trends You Can’t Ignore

Shipping experienced one of its deadliest and most disrupted quarters since…


Heidmar Maritime expands ship management platform

Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. (the “Company” or “Heidmar”) (NASDAQ: HMR)…


The Shipping Industry's Next Great Investment: Its People

The Greek shipping industry has long been one of the strongest pillars of the…


The most valuable asset in shipbuilding isn't the vessel, it's the data 

Owners and operators must become more involved in defining lifecycle data…


Posthumous Bravery Award for rescue diver who gave his life trying to save a child

Norwegian chief mate Adrian Willyson Brask to receive IMO’s highest honour…


Denmark nominates Gemma Griffin, DFDS, for the IMO Gender Equality Award

Gemma Griffin is nominated for her work with the DFDS Waves of Talent…


China dominates car carriers as South Korea pivots to green, high-spec niches

Hyundai Glovis, the logistics affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group, began…


Island Oil expands its fleet with the acquisition of Island Polaris and Island Horizon

Island Oil announced the acquisition of two oil tankers, Island Polaris and…


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