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…
New LNG Carrier for CNOOC Group Named “GREENERGY RIVER”
On August 4, HUAJING LNG TRANSPORT PTE. LTD. (HLT), a joint venture…
Lloyd’s Register launches industry-first framework for digital 3D model approval
New Guidance Notes give shipyards and designers a practical route to use…
[xclusiv] S&P Report 10th August 2026
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Panama strengthens its global standing as ship registry earns ISO 9001:2015 recertification
In an industry where confidence is built on consistency, transparency, and…
UK P&I Club appoints Ms. Jeong-Sook Kim as Senior Underwriting Director
The UK P&I Club has announced the appointment of Ms. Jeong-Sook Kim as…
Nordic American Tankers announced sale of two Suezmax tankers and contracting of two newbuildings
NAT has entered into firm agreements to sell two suezmax tankers (2004 and…
DHT Holdings announces agreement to acquire a 2018 built VLCC
DHT Holdings announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a VLCC…
OpenGate Capital to acquire Maersk Training, the Global Safety Training and Gas-Safety Services Business of Maersk
OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm, announced today that it has…
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…
Dark Tanker transits dominate Hormuz since 14 July
Since the renewed naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz took effect on 14…
Castor Maritime announces Joint Venture and Contribution of the M/V Magic Starlight
Castor Maritime Inc., a diversified global shipping and energy company,…
NorthStandard works to reduce survey burden on ships through RightShip collaboration
Vessels are regularly required to undergo inspections from multiple parties…
Panama Canal announces new Draft Adjustments for Neopanamax Locks
The Panama Canal Authority announced, through a notice to shipping companies,…
Indian Register of Shipping hosts meet with Marine Equipment Manufacturers to strengthen Industry Engagement
Indian Register of Shipping organised a customer interaction meet with…
MMMA's Cumulative Women Cadet Enrollment surpasses 100, reaching a record since its founding
MMMA Continues to Attract and Develop the Next Generation of Women Maritime…
Strengthening Maritime Search and rescue capability in the Middle East Jawar Al Khaleej Maritime LLC achieves Maritiem SAR Council approved Training Centre Status
The Maritime Search and Rescue Council is delighted to announce that JAK…
DM Transport deploys first electric truck as Rotterdam Port Logistics Transition expands
Investment builds on established HVO100 scheme with ONE and QTerminals Kramer…
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…
DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 07 AUGUST 2026
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Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA takes delivery of final third-generation CABU vessel
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA took delivery of MV Baltazar, its third and…
BIFA appoints Amanda Francis as PR and Media Manager
The British International Freight Association has appointed Amanda Francis as…
Sean M Dalton nominated as next IUMI President
The Nominating Committee of the International Union of Marine Insurance has…
Sarjak Container Lines strengthens Vietnam footprints partners with Vantage Logistics Corporation
Strategic agency partnership enhances nationwide project logistics capabilities…
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week
Dirty tanker loadings drop 62% from Russian ports in the Black Sea and Sea of…
Rubico announces acquisition of 3rd Newbuilding MR Tanker and a 24% increase of potential Gross Revenue Backlog to about $379 Million
Rubico, a global provider of shipping transportation services specializing in…
‘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…
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…
Performance Shipping announced fleet update
Performance Shipping, a global shipping company specializing in the ownership…
CSL marks the completion of the first vessel in World-Leading Transhipment Fleet for Simandou Project
The CSL Group, a global leader in responsible marine transportation services,…
Frontline announced the sale of two VLCCs built in 2017
Frontline announced that it has entered into an agreement whereby the Company…
DHT Holdings announces fleet update
DHT Holdings announces key developments in its fleet renewal program. The…
Allied - Weekly Market Review - Week 31
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Anew Climate joins SEA-LNG
New member brings global low-carbon fuels expertise as biomethane momentum…
Prevented ocean plastic gains interest in food-grade recycled polymer market
Chemical recycling faces regulatory hurdles R-PP demand expected to…
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…
EU Sanctions: 21st Sanctions package against Russia
On 23 July 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted its 21st package of…
Navigator Gas secures financing for two ammonia-capable carriers - ENGINE
Navigator Amon Shipping has secured a $121.8 million loan…
DP World Enters agreement to develop Fujairah container terminals
New terminals will extend the Jebel Ali ecosystem through an integrated supply…
CMA CGM and Stonepeak complete the formation of UNITED PORTS LLC
CMA CGM and Stonepeak announce the launch of UNITED PORTS LLC, a joint…
ABP, Brett and Tarmac form coordinated logistics partnership to support Sizewell C
ABP, Brett and Tarmac form a coordinated logistics partnership at the Port of…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes gaining momentum
Capesize After a weak start to the week, the market gradually regained…
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…
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…
Drewry expands OnDemand to deliver comprehensive maritime intelligence across all major shipping sectors
Drewry announced the expansion of OnDemand, its Maritime Research Knowledge…
[xclusiv] S&P Report 3rd August 2026
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ICOMIA appoints Romina Bompani to lead partnerships and membership development
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has…
Meet the nominees for the Danish Shipping DEI Award 2026
This year’s theme for the DEI Award is “Small changes, big impact”. The…
IMO completes first global audit cycle of its Member States
IMO has completed the first audit cycle under the IMO Member State Audit…
OneLearn Global and Singapore Shipping Association sign Memorandum of Understanding to develop AI-driven Transformational Learning Hub
OneLearn Global (OLG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the…
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…
The Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC) announced the Free Transit through the Bab al-Mandab Strait
The Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC) has recently become…
Chapman Freeborn launches in-house ICS2 declaration service
Chapman Freeborn, the global aircraft charter specialist and part of Avia…
Seafarer happiness falls as “acute shock” hardens into “chronic strain”
The Mission to Seafarers Q2 2026 Seafarers Happiness Index falls to 6.87/10 as…
DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 31 JULY 2026
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MOL issues integrated 'MOL REPORT 2026'
Evolution into a Global Social Infrastructure Company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines,…
IRClass Academy delivers yet another successful PFSO Training Program in Mauritius
IRClass Academy, the training arm of Indian Register of Shipping, successfully…
INTERCARGO Member Fleets continue to outperform on safety and compliance
Dry bulk carriers entered with INTERCARGO continue to demonstrate stronger…
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…
Mounting industry pressures reshape the role of the ship manager
Geopolitical disruption, decarbonisation, crew shortages, cyber risk and rising…
OCIMF publishes first edition of industry guidance for Track Guidance Assistant systems
The use of Track Guidance Assistant for Inland Navigation systems is growing…
Marking World Oceans Day with Worldwide Cleanup Activities
The “K” LINE Group conducted worldwide cleanup activities during the period…
MOL releases integrated TCFD TNFD report 1st ever by a Japanese Shipping Company
Advancing Environmental Disclosure Combining Data on Both Climate and Natural…
U-Freight sees traders adapt to new EU Customs charges
The U-Freight Group has noticed that EU importers and international e-commerce…
Valenciaport updates its Environmental and Energy Policy to reduce the impact across the entire supply chain
This update aligns with the Port Authority of Valencia’s Strategic Plan 2035…
HPC assess cargo growth options at Buenaventura terminal
Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura has appointed HHLA subsidiary HPC…
Bureau Veritas: Delivering on Our Commitments With Higher Sequential Organic Growth in Q2 and Continuous Margin Improvements
H1 2026 key figures1 › Revenue of EUR 3,258.4 million in H1 2026, up 2.1%…
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…
INTERCARGO calls for protection of seafarers and civilian shipping
INTERCARGO has observed a recent increase in attacks on merchant vessels,…
Indian Register of Shipping congratulates the crew of IASV Triveni on successful completion of the 'Samudra Pradakshina' expedition
Indian Register of Shipping congratulates the crew of Indian Army Sailing…
AVS Global Ship supply calls for greater recognition of ship supply's role in maritime sustainability
AVS Global Ship Supply is calling for greater recognition of the role ship…
BIMCO Dry Bulk Shipping Market Overview & Outlook
El Niño to act as a new demand shoc "Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz…
New Stainless-Steel Tanker delivered to Navalmed Brullo Group
Stainless-steel cargo tanks are the defining quality feature of the new tanker…
Intermodal Report Week 30 2026
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LPG import recovery faces hurdles despite strong July uptick
Global LPG markets began July with a sense of cautious optimism. Seaborne LPG…
Freight forwarders welcome Government commitment to put technical education on an equal footing with academic pathways
The British International Freight Association has welcomed the Prime Minister's…
CCM appoints Kevin Daly as Chief Commercial Officer
CCM announced the appointment of Kevin Daly as Chief Commercial Officer. In…
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ICOMIA, Mediterranean Posidonia Network and 11th hour racing partner to deliver enhanced Posidonia mapping for responsible boating
International Council of Marine Industry Associations , Mediterranean Posidonia…
Valenciaport is taking part in the regeneration of Grau Vell beach in Sagunto
The Valencia Port Authority is working with the Valencia Coastal Authority to…
Port of Riga ready for the New Grain Season
This week, the Port of Riga’s terminals are receiving the first shipments of…
ClassNK releases edition 2.0 of the “Guidelines for Additional Fire-fighting Measures for Container Carrier”
Reflecting Examination of Ship Operational Condition and Latest Industry…
Charting a New Course: Countering China's Dominance in Global Shipbuilding
Matthew Funaiole testified before the House Foreign Affairs East Asia and…
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…