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…
New ESG guidance to help maritime industry turn sustainability into commercial advantage
New framework helps shipowners and ports align ESG strategy with access to…
Britannia P&I Club analysis finds four in five crew deaths linked to illness rather than accidents
New report highlights cardiovascular disease as leading cause of fatalities and…
The Swedish Club launches new Loss Prevention podcast, Knot Another Lesson
The Swedish Club has launched Knot Another Lesson, a new podcast exploring the…
Lloyd’s Register appoints Jens Grunenberg as Senior Representative for Germany
Lloyd’s Register has appointed Jens Grunenberg as its Senior Representative…
Indian Register of Shipping sets sights on Hamburg for European Expansion
Indian Register of Shipping, a leading international classification society and…
MOL completes Merger of 6 Ship Management Companies
Unifying Management of Over 200 Vessels and Strengthening Safety Mitsui O.S.K.…
Port of Long Beach Champions Cargo Security at Summit
Supply chain and law enforcement partners gathered Friday in Long Beach to…
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…
[xclusiv] S&P Report 31st August 2026
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Asia-US container rates edge higher, remain elevated on congestion at east Asian ports
Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US edged higher…
APM Terminals breaks ground for terminal in Laldia
Built from the ground up through the landmark Bangladesh–Denmark…
AVS Global Ship supply to unveil new AVS+ Digital Platform at SMM Hamburg
AVS Global Ship Supply is launching AVS+, its new digital customer portal…
RSGT and CMA CGM announce USD 434 Million initial investment to develop Terminal 4 and Add Up To 2.6 Million TEUs of Capacity at Jeddah Islamic Port
Strategic Partnership Expands Port Capacity and Reinforces Saudi Arabia’s…
Four shipowners co-order vessels in record-breaking VINGA series: “The right time to invest”
Four shipping companies from Sweden, Norway, and Canada see a bright future in…
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…
GCMD outlines practical approach to quantity assurance in marine biofuel supply chains
As marine biofuel use scales, quantity assurance must account for both the…
Maryam Shipmanagement rebrands to MSM and moves to new Dubai headquarters
Maryam Shipmanagement adopts MSM as its new corporate identity and relocates…
“K” LINE signs agreements for construction of three VLCCs with NIHON SHIPYARD
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) hereby announces that it has signed…
Iran’s blockade trilemma: endure, escalate or negotiate
Nearly six months into the US-Iran war, the conflict has entered a third phase…
Six months of uncertainty for seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
IMO Secretary-General urges practical solutions and renewed cooperation to…
Höegh Autoliners orders six additional Aurora class vessels
Höegh Autoliners ASA is pleased to announce that it has decided to order…
Japan’s push to stage shipbuilding comeback may have Korea checking its stern
Korean shipbuilders may sofon face a second competitor in the LNG carrier…
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…
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…
NGOs call on IMO Member States to ignore Dangerous Distractions En Route to Net Zero
Ahead of next week’s key meeting of the International Maritime Organization ,…
DORIC MONTHLY - BRAZIL BAROMETER AUGUST 2026
Kindly find below the DORIC latest publication, the "BRAZIL BAROMETER," which…
Iran says the U.S. is standing in the way of Hormuz deal amid talks with Oman
The U.S. is obstructing an agreement between Iran and Oman to secure a safe…
RINA unveils Mermaid, a future-ready ship design for an uncertain decarbonisation future
RINA has unveiled Mermaid, a future-ready ship propulsion concept designed to…
Auramarine strengthens business development and lifecycle services leadership with two senior appointments
Auramarine, a leading fuel supply systems expert, has appointed Lauri Helkkula…
DNV: Regulatory uncertainty demands fleet strategies built for multiple futures
Regulatory uncertainty is increasing pressure on shipowners to make investment…
An increasing number of empty containers in Hamburg are shifting to rail transport in Hamburg
The Hamburg Container and Chassis Repair Company is continuously expanding…
Bazeport scores Premier League highlights at sea
Bazeport, a leading maritime media platform serving crews worldwide,…
Iran’s blockade trilemma: endure, escalate or negotiate
Key takeaways • The renewed US blockade is making the status quo progressively…
Iran's bottleneck is Hormuz, not the buyer
The Iranian crude that reached Asia is being taken. The crude that has not…
Lloyd’s Register wins Austal contract for Australian Army landing craft program
LR to provide classification services for the delivery of 18 landing craft…
Nautical Institute Singapore Conference 2026 Brought Seaworthiness and the Future of Seafarers to Centre Stage
The need to look at seaworthiness beyond the physical condition of a vessel,…
Allied Weekly Market Review Week 34
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Intermodal Report Week 34 2026
Pls find below the Intermodal Report - Week 34 2026 Intermodal Report Week 34…
BW LPG announced Sale of BW Birch
BW LPG Limited announce that its 52%-owned subsidiary, BW LPG India, has…
Port of Houston activity supports nearly $1 Trillion in U.S. Economic Value, New Study Finds
Martin Associates report highlights the Houston Ship Channel region's growing…
Remote-controlled rail handling at Container Terminal Altenwerder
The first remote-controlled rail gantry cranes have successfully gone into…
'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…
UKHO to mark one year of S-100 trials at SMM 2026
The UK Hydrographic Office will share findings from a year of S-100 trials at…
Platts Container Index rises to $7,565/FEU, hitting highest level in 2026
The Platts Container Index, a weighted average of key container routes, rose…
The Nautical Institute launches better working lives at Sea podcast series
The Nautical Institute has launched Better Working Lives at Sea, a new podcast…
UK extends emissions trading to shipping
Since 1 July 2026, ships operating on domestic UK voyages have been subject to…
From concern to control - DNV presents resilience framework to strengthen critical energy infrastructure as threats intensify
DNV called on the energy sector to treat infrastructure resilience as a…
xclusiv S&P Report 24 August 2026
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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…
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…
IIno Lines announced delivery of LPG-Dual-Fuel Ice-Class VLGC "LUMI AURORA"
IINO Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd announce that "LUMI AURORA," an LPG dual-fuel Ice Class…
IMO calls for urgent action as piracy resumes in the Gulf of Aden
IMO Secretary-General demands immediate and unconditional release of more…
Syria's tanker trade: what the data shows
AXSMarine TradeFlows, load and discharge sides · Wet cargo only · January–July…
Crowley, Port Houston connect Central America and the U.S. Gulf with new Weekly Shipping Service
Crowley, a global leader in logistics, marine and energy solutions, today…
Asia-US container rates rise, tanker rates ex-USG steady; Panama Canal lowers draft limits
Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US were mostly…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes Showing Signs of Strength
Capesize The market delivered a mixed but broadly resilient performance, with…
The Swedish Club reports strong financial performance amid challenging market conditions
The Swedish Club has reported a strong and disciplined financial performance…
MOL lease 4 Berths at newly completed Kobe International Container Terminal new facility will become one of Japan's largest container terminals
Driving Smarter, Safer Terminal Operations Through Digital Transformation…
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…
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…
AM Best assigns Credit Ratings to Korea Shipping Association
AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a…
Technologies driving the maritime transformation: SMM 2026 showcases innovations moving into real-world application
The maritime industry is undergoing a profound transformation. At SMM 2026,…
Britannia P&I unveils new website, enhancing user experience and access to maritime knowledge
The Britannia Group is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned…
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week
Global grain shipments fall 8% as attacks in the Black Sea escalat "Over the…
Bunker Holding appoints new CFO with strong risk management expertise
Jacob Nørgaard is appointed CFO of Bunker Holding, the world’s largest…
Oslo Ocean Days thought Leader article Jan Ole Huseby, DNB
Bringing the industry together to navigate a new ocean business reality How can…
Danish Shipping published Rising piracy risk off Somalia
The number of piracy-related incidents off Somalia is at its highest level…
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…
“K” LINE announces Commencement of Operations at Port of Kobe Container Terminals PC14-17
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, announces it will commence operations at container…
Intermodal Report Week 33 2026
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Clean Arctic Alliance reacts to ships sailing from Asia to Europe via Arctic Route
Responding to reports that the Liberian-flagged container vessel Dubai Tower…
Mental Health Support Solutions expands support for Filipino seafarers with digital communication hygiene programme for families
As shipping has become more connected than ever before, Mental Health Support…
NorthStandard joins the SSI as a member with a focus on the SSI's Human Risk and Resilience platform
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative announced that NorthStandard, one of the…
Sallaum Lines and Sallaum Logistics launch dedicated European Automotive Logistics Company
Sallaum Logistics extends Sallaum Lines’ automotive shipping expertise into…
DP World and World Food programme deliver 5,000 tonnes of rice to communities in Africa
DP World and the United Nations World Food Programme have delivered 5,000…
VIKAND Clinical Data reinforces Gard Findings on Maritime's highest-cost crew health risk
Cardiovascular disease may account for a relatively small proportion of onboard…
Mercy Ships returns to Ghana with its largest Hospital Ship
The Global Mercy, following her recent field service in Sierra Leone and…
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…