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…
Jones Act Waiver to have a Limited Impact on Demand
The US government’s 60-day waiver could improve regional supply logistics, but…
Genco Shipping & Trading announces delivery of second high specification Newcastlemax vessel this year
Reflects Strategic Action to Expand Premium Earning Asset Base and Increase…
METRANS acquires 50 percent stake in Romanian terminal
METRANS continues the strategic expansion of its intermodal network towards…
Intermodal Report Week 12 2026
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Allied Weekly Market Review Week 12
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Port of Rotterdam continues greening efforts with EU financing
The European Investment Bank is lending €90 million to the Port of Rotterdam…
TGA temporarily exempts Saudi, Foreign vessels from document validity requirement
The Transport General Authority announced the suspension of the requirement for…
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week
China drives 5% increase in iron ore shipments despite weak deman "Global iron…
“HOKUREN MARU NO2”, connecting Kushiro and Hitachi, first in Japan as a RORO vessel to pass the ship inspection as an autonomous vessel
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, has been participating in the MEGURI2040 Fully…
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…
Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers set to cross Strait of Hormuz
Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers have started their journey from the…
“K” LINE safety campaign 2025-2026
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, has launched its annual safety campaign 2025-2026,…
Middle East conflict Straits of Hormuz transits remain 95% down
Clarksons Research, the data and analytics arm of the Clarksons Group have been…
DORIC MONTHLY - BRAZIL BAROMETER MARCH 2026
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2026 Jones act waiver what you need to know
On March 19, 2026, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection published a notice…
xclusiv S&P Report 23rd March 2026
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Zephyr Marine Services signals new era for Namibian Oil Services as Taimi Nangula Itembu steps into leadership
The African Energy Chamber – as the voice of the African energy sector –…
ICOMIA welcomes Asociacion Nautica de Colombia ASONAUTICA as a full member
ICOMIA is delighted to welcome Asociacion Nautica de Colombia as a full…
BIMCO launches film to call for the protection of seafarers
BIMCO has launched a new film as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the…
V signs ship management agreement with Laskaridis Maritime
V.Group , the global ship management provider, has been chosen by Laskaridis…
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…
First shipment of Japanese-made train cars for Egypt’s Cairo metro departs from Port of Kobe by car carrier
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, received an order for the maritime transportation of…
10 years strong ABP celebrates community running festival sponsorship
2026 celebrates the 10th anniversary of Associated British Ports supporting the…
APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas inaugurates phase II and announces investment for the next stage
The terminal begins operations of its Phase II and announces the start of Phase…
MSC seeks major stake in Korea’s oil tanker heavyweight Janggeum Maritime
MSC of Switzerland, the world’s largest shipping company, is set to acquire…
US leads Brazil in Corn exports to China
KEY TAKEAWAYS ● China's corn flows are shifting in early 2026. Brazil…
Hapag-Lloyd and Government of India sign letter of intent on maritime cooperation
Hapag-Lloyd reflagging of up to four vessels under Indian flag Cooperation to…
HHLA TK Estonia terminal first in Europe with battery-powered RTG cranes
HHLA TK Estonia will deploy the first fully battery-powered Rubber‑Tired Gantry…
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…
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 LPG,…
Genco Shipping & Trading rejects revised, non-binding indicative proposal from Diana Shipping
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DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 20 MARCH 2026
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UK freight association supports national police survey to assess threats to the UK supply chain
The British International Freight Association is urging its members and the…
Clean Arctic Alliance welcomes coming into force of emission control areas for shipping
Reacting to the coming into force of the Canadian Arctic and Norwegian Sea…
K Line English version of sustainability report 2025 published
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, announces that it has published the English version…
Port of Long Beach cargo up Amid War, tariff uncertainty
Amid ongoing uncertainty over the impact of tariffs and conflict in the Middle…
German Ports mandatory integration of transport companies
Phase 2 of the Secure Release Order launches in German North Sea ports…
Columbia Group warns of widening gap between cyber regulation and real-world readiness at CRA Europe 2026
Columbia Group has raised concerns about the growing gap between cyber…
Strait of Hormuz shutdown: How port congestion and schedule chaos are hitting shippers — and what to do about it
Since the escalation of conflict in the Middle East on 28 February, the…
"Time is short" IMO Secretary-General urges de-escalation and seafarer protection at extraordinary session of IMO Council
Member States of the International Maritime Organization are gathering in…
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…
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…
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…
xclusiv S&P Report 16th March 2026
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Statement from the International Chamber of Shipping at the International Maritime Organization Extraordinary Council Session
The International Chamber of Shipping expresses its strongest condemnation of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
On March 6, 2026, the modernized liquefied propane gas terminal and newly…
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…
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…
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…