Hong Kong firm says Panama failed to respond to lawsuit over ports seizure
A subsidiary of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison said Panamanian officials…
Flex LNG announces contract extensions and fleet update
Flex LNG is pleased to announce the exercise of contract extensions for two…
Maersk boosts Asia Pacific logistics footprint with new fully automated global and regional distribution centre in Singapore
A.P. Moller - Maersk has officially opened a 1.1 million square feet, fully…
CMA CGM is deploying emergency multimodal solutions for its customers to support supply chains in the United Arab Emirates and the northern Gulf Iraq, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait without transiting through the Strait of Hormuz
Deployment of multiple alternative transport solutions connecting the United…
Another new innovative and military technology company in the Port of Riga
Ship design and construction company “Latitude Construction”, working under the…
Fr Meyer’s Sohn further strengthens Nordic presence with acquisition of Norwegian Logistics Company Front Shipping
Fr. Meyer’s Sohn , the Hamburg-based global logistics company, has announced…
ClassNK certifies its first Hong Kong convention–compliant ship recycling facility in Pakistan
ClassNK has certified Salam’s International, a ship recycling facility in…
Container Shipping via Strait of Hormuz under pressure: Can GCC bypass ports fill the gap?
With container diversions from the Strait of Hormuz surging since late…
LR new report warns shipping must master data to remain competitive
Shipping companies must improve how they collect, structure and use…
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week
Bauxite shipments surge 16% but multiple factors threaten outloo “During the…
New Regulations for Newbuilding Speed Trials Enter Into Force on 1 May 2026
Starting 1 May 2026, all EEDI-relevant speed trials must be conducted…
TPM26: War a problem for container shipping, but not ‘pandemic-scale’: analyst
The war in the Middle East that has effectively shut the Persian Gulf and…
Baltic Dry Index Rises for 4th Session
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index increased 0.5% to 2038 on Monday,…
Crude-Laden Tankers build in Hormuz as production cuts Loom | Market Insights
What Vessel Data Show this Week Record crude buildup: ~130 million barrels…
Indian Register of Shipping takes one of India’s largest crude tankers, VLCC Lila Jamnagar, into class
Indian Register of Shipping has taken into class Lila Jamnagar, a 298,997 DWT…
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Gamification transforming crew wellbeing at sea, with less than 10 per cent engaging with mental health programmes, says WellAtSea
The rise of gamification apps is empowering seafarers to take more autonomy…
ILO and BIMCO collaborate on injury scheme for ship recycling workers
The International Labour Organization launched a pilot Employment Injury Scheme…
EU pushes back on US decision to ease sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea
The Trump administration’s decision to allow the purchase of Russian oil…
US ‘not ready’ to escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz: Wright
The US military is not yet prepared to escort tankers through the Strait of…
US–Iran war: Implications for the chemical tanker market
The ongoing US–Iran conflict has severely disrupted maritime traffic through…
Asia-US container rates mostly higher; US considers Jones Act waiver, looks at surcharges
Rates for shipping containers from Asia to the US were mostly higher this…
VLCC Market becoming harder to price as Risks Grow
Clean LR2 MEG LR2 freight fell this week. The TC1 75kt MEG/Japan index went…
Clean Tankers Reposition West as Hormuz Stays Shut
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is beginning to reshape clean…
Statement on seafarers targeted in the Strait of Hormuz
Global Maritime Forum director of human sustainability Susanne Justesen wishes…
Port of Rotterdam Authority builds quay for Evos expansion
Evos Rotterdam is expanding its terminal in Europoort (21 tanks, approx.…
Scrubber risks: Lessons from six years of claims
With nearly 7,000 vessels worldwide now equipped with scrubbers, adoption…
DNV study for EMSA calls for design‑based safety approach for hydrogen‑fuelled ships
DNV has delivered the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) commissioned…
Al-Jasser launches logistics corridors initiative from Western Coast Ports in Integration with ZATCA and reviews cargo handling and supply chains at Jeddah Islamic Port
H.E. the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the Board…
Yang Ming to order six 13,000 TEU Class LNG Dual-Fuel Containerships
To accommodate ongoing business development and facilitate the renewal of…
Baltic Dry Index Rises Further, Posts Weekly Gain
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels…
Shipping industry faces ‘Cost Bomb’ from Oil Prices and Exchange Rates
Korea’s Shipping Industry Grapples With Rising Costs Due to…
Vessel Transits Vs Vessel Count | Dry Market Monitor
Vessel Transits Vs Vessel Count Inside Hormuz Freight Market…
Middle East Conflict: Straits of Hormuz transits remain 95% down
Clarksons Research, the data and analytics arm of the Clarksons Group have been…
INTERCARGO urges Vigilance and reaffirms priority on Seafarer Safety as Security risks escalate in Middle East Gulf and Strait of Hormuz
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners has expressed deep…
Wallenius Wilhelmsen renews shipping contract with an estimated value of around USD 190m
Wallenius Wilhelmsen renews contract with a global automotive distributor with…
Grimaldi takes delivery of the new car carrier Grande Seoul
The ninth “ammonia-ready” vessel of the Neapolitan shipping group joins the…
The Port of Sagunto reaffirms its position as an automotive hub with a new vehicle terminal
The Board of Directors of the Port Authority of Valencia APV grants Valencia…
The Port of Riga launches a strategic partnership in liquefied propane gas supplies from the USA
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Lloyd’s Register grants approval for GIT Coatings’ next generation graphene-based hull coating
The approval supports the development of technologies designed to improve…
DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 13 MARCH 2026
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Cargo Handling and Safety in the Carriage of Woodchips
Woodchips are derived from natural timber and mechanically processed to the…
BIFA meets European Commission to discuss Windsor Framework and member experience
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) recently met with…
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week
Container ship order book hits new record high with 11.8m TEU on orde "Despite…
Indian government partners with Lloyd’s Register Advisory to deliver decarbonisation and digital transformation programme
LR will provide strategic and technical guidance as India accelerates efforts…
Hormuz traffic increases, at least two sanctioned ships cross strait: CAS
Eight ships crossed through the Strait of Hormuz on March 10, up from three…
G7 tankers gain share in Russia before US waiver for sanctioned ships
A temporary US waiver has enabled sanctioned tankers to transport Russian oil,…
Birdon celebrates first three WCC vessels with Keel Authentication ceremony
Birdon America, hosted senior leaders from the United States Coast Guard,…
Intermodal Report Week 10 2026
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Trafigura closes 5.8 billion revolving credit facilities and signs 3.0 billion contingent liquidity facility
Trafigura Group , a market leader in the global commodities industry, announced…
Kongsberg listen scores commercial breakthrough with DOF HUGIN order
Kongsberg Discovery has secured the first commercial order for its newly…
Blank Sailings double on East–West trades as predictive planning emerges as industry’s shock absorber
Blank sailings across the main East–West container trades surged sharply this…
Klaveness Combination Carriers CLEANBU vessel fixed on two-year time charter
A subsidiary of Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA has secured a two-year time…
Chapman Freeborn appoints R-BAG group as general sales agent across Eastern Europe
Chapman Freeborn, providing air charter solutions for air cargo and passenger…
Wirana enhanced Indian scrutiny raises barriers for sanctioned vessels seeking recycling
India’s decision to introduce additional documentation checks before…
MarinePALS CEO calls for action to make defibrillators mandatory on all merchant vessels
The message from MarinePALS CEO Captain Pradeep Chawla is clear: “We have…
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Strait of Hormuz Spotlight: Scenario Analysis
Asharp decline in tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz and rising…
WellAtSea champions women in maritime for International Women’s Day
Women still remain vastly underrepresented across the maritime industry, from…
The Mission to Seafarers supports stranded seafarers amid Gulf conflict
The Mission to Seafarers, a leading international maritime welfare charity,…
Fertilizer markets suffer from Arabian Gulf Conflict Market Insights
Iran- USA/Israel Conflict impact on fertiliser markets While global markets…
Arun Sharma highlights role of classification in strengthening India’s shipbuilding ecosystem at ‘Sagar Sankalp’ Conclave
Mr. Arun Sharma, Executive Chairman of Indian Register of Shipping and member…
BIFA appoints Steve Murray as regional representative – Central Region
The British International Freight Association has appointed Steve Murray as…
DHT Holdings announces delivery of VLCC newbuilding
DHT Holdings, announces that it has taken delivery of the second VLCC…
Valenciaport awards contract for extension of AEAT and Civil Guard facilities in the port of Valencia
The works affect the offices of the Civil Guard Maritime Service at the Royal…
Asia crackers declare force majeure over naphtha crunch
Escalating tensions in the Middle East Gulf have placed 57%, 1.33mbd, of…
ETF reaction to the Port Strategy and Maritime Industrial Strategy
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) welcomes today’s European…
Saudi Red Sea Authority appoints Dr. Maryam Ali Ficociello as Chief Executive Officer
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) announced the appointment of Dr. Maryam Ali…
Rising tensions since Saturday escalate Energy Risk Market Insights
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Seven Korean Oil Tankers stranded in Strait of Hormuz
It has been identified that seven crude oil tankers from domestic oil refinery…
INTERTANKO and OCIMF have issued the following joint statement
INTERTANKO (the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners) and Oil…
Strait of Hormuz disruption: Which container vessels are trapped, waiting, or diverting?
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most critical chokepoints in global…
Idwal appoints Rebecca Sperti as Chief Commercial Officer to accelerate global growth
Idwal, the global vessel assurance specialist, has announced the appointment of…
ABP launches new virtual work experience programme to open up the world of ports to young people
During National Careers Week, Associated British Ports, the UK’s leading port…
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited announces delivery of first high specification Newcastlemax vessel
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited , the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk…
First IRS-classed indigenous cadet training ship ‘Krishna’ launched at L&T shipyard in the presence of General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff
The first of three indigenous Cadet Training Ships being constructed by Larsen…
K MARINE SHIP MANAGEMENT obtains ISO 45001 certification
K MARINE SHIP MANAGEMENT, a ship management company of the Kawasaki Kisen…
IUMI Statement Marine Insurance in the Middle East Region
IUMI Media Statement: Middle East IUMI and the marine insurance community are…
Iran- USA/Israel conflict impact on bulk
Dry bulk trade through the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption, with the impact…
Middle East war traps 20,000 seafarers, 15,000 cruise passengers in Gulf
Around 20,000 seafarers and 15,000 cruise ship passengers are stuck in the…
Strait of Hormuz – Great Expectations of a Narrow Passage
Against a background of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle…
Container freight from West Coast India to Middle East hits record high amid war
Container shipping rates from the west coast of India to the Middle East hit…
Statement from ICS Chairman Emanuele Grimaldi
“I have been deeply concerned about the seafarers who are being put in…
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha announced contract signing ceremony for phases 2 of Northern Lights JV DA
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, announces that a ceremony to commemorate the signing of…
Danish Shipping welcomes new EU strategies highlighting shipping as a European strength
With two new strategies, the European Commission places the…
DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 06 MARCH 2026
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Fragmented compliance systems increase sanctions risk across global shipping, Marcura report warns
Maritime companies face rising sanctions and compliance complexity as…
IMO Secretary-General: Seafarer deaths in Strait of Hormuz unacceptable
Seafarers must not be targets, says Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez after…
OceanScore inaugurates Tokyo office, reinforcing its role as the Maritime Industry’s Compliance Backbone
OceanScore has formally inaugurated its Tokyo office, marking the next phase of…
British International Freight Association Supports International Women’s Day
- Championing greater inclusion across global logistics Ahead of International…
Geopolitical risks in Middle East seen tightening Asian aluminum market
Geopolitical developments in the Middle East were expected to boost prices…
US/Israeli military intervention in Iran: Charterparty implications
Given the rapidly developing situation with Iran, this article provides an…
Fitch: Iran conflict’s scope and duration will determine sovereign rating impact
Middle Eastern sovereign ratings generally have sufficient headroom to…
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week: Strait of Hormuz disruptions currently impacting 4% of dry bulk market
"The attacks on Iran by the US and Israel have caused disruptions for ships…
Eurozone inflation at risk of trending higher over war in Middle East
Let’s look back at February: inflation increased from 1.7% to 1.9%. The…
AD Ports Group confirms business continuity across all operations amid regional developments
AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of trade, industry and…
China stays hungry for iron ore as Simandou ramps-up
China continues to fill its iron ore stocks as Simandou export…
IBIA Statement on the Situation in the Middle East
IBIA’s thoughts are with all our members, seafarers and shore-based personnel…