Cyprus recommends ICS International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers

International Chamber of Shipping welcomes landmark endorsement from Cyprus…


Columbia Shipmanagement expands presence in the Middle East with new office

Columbia Group has expanded its presence in Turkey with the opening of a new,…


UK ETS extends to domestic maritime sector

From 1 July 2026, the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) will cover domestic…


Navigating the Chinese Newbuilding Market: Insights from Boutique Broker HIT Marine

The centre of gravity in global shipbuilding has firmly shifted East. With…


UW Group’s “Fellow Travellers” sculpture targeted by vandalism

UW Group expresses deep concern and disappointment following the vandalism of…


Eight Korean ships stuck in Hormuz amid negotiation for alternative ports

Of the 453 vessels owned and operated by major domestic shipping companies, a…


Who would be beneficiaries from surging LNG projects

With the realignment of the global energy supply chain gaining momentum due to…


Survival over strategy: Geopolitics disrupts the Green Agenda at the 1st CSN Singapore Shipping Debate

The inaugural CSN Singapore Shipping Debate, held at the Marina Bay Sands…


Transport and Environment: Greece risks becoming Trump’s Trojan horse in the fight to decarbonise shipping

As anyone knows, any great Greek tragedy is defined by an act of betrayal.…


Iran war amplifies outlook uncertainty

Container Shipping Market Overview & Outlook "Following the start of…


COSCO ships turn back from Hormuz Strait despite Iran assurances

Two Chinese container ships reversed course after attempting to exit the Gulf…


Tailored Cyber Threat ‘Prescriptions’ for Shipping Lines, Shipyards, and Equipment Makers

As cyber threats against the global maritime industry continue to escalate…


US has few good options on Strait of Hormuz, former defence secretary says

The US has few clear or favourable strategic options in its conflict with…


Middle East conflict will start to challenge wider fleet safety and maintenance schedules

The escalating conflict in the Middle East and the blocking of the Strait of…


Jones Act Waiver to have a Limited Impact on Demand

The US government’s 60-day waiver could improve regional supply logistics, but…


Diana Shipping announces direct continuation of time charter contract for m/v Myrto with NYK

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


Gulf tensions highlight structural challenges in shipping’s energy transition, says Fuelre4m

Rising geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are underscoring a…


Crucial updates to the guidelines on the application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention released by ICS

The International Chamber of Shipping  has released the fifth edition of its…


Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop

Amazon's new phone project codenamed 'Transformer' Focus on AI…


Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers set to cross Strait of Hormuz

Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers have started their journey from the…


Cyprus Shipping News to steer Crucial Decarbonisation Debate at APM Singapore 2026 - One day left

Cyprus Shipping News (CSN), a premier source of global maritime intelligence,…


V signs ship management agreement with Laskaridis Maritime

V.Group , the global ship management provider, has been chosen by Laskaridis…


Angola and Nigeria best positioned to benefit from high oil price cycle – BofA

Sub-Saharan Africa’s major energy exporters are entering a period of…


Iran MPs propose tolls on shipping through Strait of Hormuz

Iranian lawmakers have proposed a plan to impose tolls and taxes on ships…


Dorian LPG takes delivery of dual-fuel 93,000 cubic meter newbuilding

Dual-Fuel LPG and Ammonia Gas Carrier “Areion” to Join Helios Pool  Dorian…


Cyprus Shipping News establishes Live Media Hub at APM Singapore 2026 (Stand C-C45)

Cyprus Shipping News (CSN), the premier independent portal for global maritime…


Hanwha Ocean partners with Greece’s ONEX in Defense Deal

Hanwha Ocean signed a Teaming Agreement for strategic cooperation on business…


Japan looks to secure Hormuz transit for tankers after high-level Iran talks

In a move that could provide a critical reprieve for Asian energy…


ICS Statement following the conclusion of the 36th Extraordinary IMO Council Session

The International Chamber of Shipping welcomes the adoption of the outcomes…


IMO Council condemns attacks on shipping, calls for safe-passage framework in Strait of Hormuz

IMO Council condemns attacks on merchant ships and urges international…


Microsoft considers legal action over $50 billion Amazon-OpenAI cloud deal, FT reports

Microsoft is considering legal action against its partner OpenAI and…


Euroseas announces order for the construction of two 2,800 TEU, high-reefer containerships

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


Visit of a delegation from the Embassy of Japan to the Port of Piraeus

The CEO of PPA S.A., Mr. Su Xudong, welcomed at the company’s headquarters, a…


CSM Energy marks major milestone for next-generation onshore and offshore wind vessel project

CSM Energy has marked a significant milestone in the development of the next…


Middle East conflict is creating a three-layer cost impact for European and Italian trade, says Sogese

For European supply chains, the crisis effectively creates a threefold…


‘There’s no hiding place on a ship’: The sailors stranded near Iran

Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many…


Cyprus Shipping News to steer Crucial Decarbonisation Debate at APM Singapore 2026 - One week left

Cyprus Shipping News (CSN), a premier source of global maritime intelligence,…


Two Weeks Into the Iran War: A Maritime Intelligence Breakdown

Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained near a standstill…


Stolt-Nielsen and NYK Line form strategic joint venture in Avenir LNG

Stolt-Nielsen Limited , through its subsidiary Stolt-Nielsen Gas has  announced…


Cyprus Shipping News establishes Live Media Hub at APM Singapore 2026 (Stand C-C45)

Cyprus Shipping News (CSN), the premier independent portal for global maritime…


Why AI Vision is the next line of defence against GNSS Jamming

As GPS interference becomes a mainstream maritime threat,…


Port of Piraeus new cooperation at the Piraeus car terminal with Mitsui OSK Lines

Piraeus Port Authority  is pleased to announce the arrival of TOURMALINE ACE at…


US weighing Jones Act suspension to ease energy prices amid Iran war

The US government is weighing a waiver of the Jones Act, a White House…


What do you do when your ship and crew ends up in a conflict zone with no reliable position

Electronic interference in the Arabian Gulf has become a persistent…


Seanergy Maritime announces the acquisition of two Japanese Capesize Newbuildings and sale of older vessel

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. announced today that it has agreed to acquire…


InterManager advises extreme caution for ships considering Strait of Hormuz transit

InterManager has expressed serious concern about the worsening security…


Italy exporters face container disruption as Middle East tensions ripple through shipping networks

Middle East conflict is creating a three-layer cost impact for European and…


OceanScore strengthens position among third-party ship managers with Wallem partnership

OceanScore has been selected by Wallem Group to support the commercial…


Navigating Turbulence and Innovation: Key Takeaways from the 2nd CSN Greece Shipping Debate

The Goulandris Natural History Museum in Kifissia recently provided a…


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…


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…


Mental Health experts warn lack of support for female seafarers puts talent pipeline at risk

Mental health experts are warning that if the industry does not remove barriers…


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…


IMO Secretary-General opens sub-committee on ship systems and equipment with call to respect freedom of navigation

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization  Mr. Arsenio…


Hoppe Marine announces new representation in Greece

Hoppe Marine, the leading provider of measurement and control solutions for…


MOL acquires stake in V Ships France, expands LNG fleet under management

V.Group, the global ship manager and marine services provider, has announced a…


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…


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…


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…


MOL partners with Schoeller Holdings for European Offshore Wind Debut

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, has decided to jointly own two Commissioning Service…


Pelagic Partners launches Pelagic Credit following successful listing on Oslo Stock Exchange

The launch of Pelagic Credit marks a significant expansion of its…


Pollentia unveils AI Co-Captain and Global Network at SXSW, launching first unified Vessel Intelligence Hub

Marine intelligence company introduces the industry’s first full-stack “brain”…


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.…


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…


Cyprus Shipping Chamber Welcomes EU Industrial Maritime and Ports Strategies

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber warmly welcomes the European Industrial Maritime…


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…


CSN is calling for dynamic Speakers, Panelists and Sponsors to join the Annual CSN Conferences 2026

CSN is calling for dynamic Speakers, Panelists and Sponsors to join the Annual…


Maritime security update: Gulf Region / Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea

The Wider Gulf Region: Maritime security update Since yesterday, several…


Oil prices jump as Iran conflict escalates, disrupts shipping

Brent ends up nearly 7%, US crude gains 6% Iran's…


Collective Bargaining Agreements for Filipino Seafarers on DIS Vessels Renewed

The DIS collective bargaining agreements between Danish Shipping and the…


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