Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
The US has attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship trying to get…
Lack of medical confidentiality at sea discourages seafarers from reporting health concerns
Seafarers are being discouraged from reporting health concerns early due to a…
Wilhelmsen Ship Management launches dedicated vessel lifecycle-company Cyclus Marine
Cyclus Marine, the newest company under Wilhelmsen Ship Management, brings…
Net Zero Framework - This week crucial to IMO’s plans to slash GHG emissions from Shipping
Ahead of the upcoming meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s…
“K” LINE participates in a consortium of carbon capture, utilization and storage CCUS Hub Study in Asia
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, announced that it has participated in a consortium…
xclusiv S&P Report 20th April 2026
Pls find below the [xclusiv] S&P Report 20th April 2026 [xclusiv]…
Singapore, Long Beach and Los Angeles Ports renew Green and Digital Shipping Corridor Agreement
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore , Port of Long Beach and Port of…
Green Award Foundation appoints Saurabh Sachdeva as Executive Director
The Green Award Foundation announces the appointment of Mr. Saurabh…
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited announces further fleet renewal and growth as part of comprehensive value strategy
Genco Shipping & Trading the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner…
MOL marks installation of wind challenger hard-sail propulsion system on in-service coal carrier for J-power
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, announced MOL and Electric Power Development have…
Owners need to consider the scope of their war risk cover as claims expand beyond high-risk zones, warns London P&I Club
Shipowners and brokers need to take greater consideration of the scope of their…
Singapore Maritime Foundation Partners Industry to Raise S$407,000 at SMF City Cycle 2026 for the MaritimeONE Scholarship and Bursary Fund
Held in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Week 2026, the event brought…
Joint statement from BIMCO, CLIA, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERFERRY, INTERTANKO and WSC titled ‘Shipping Industry United in Support of IMO as its Global Regulator and Successful Implementation of IMO GHG Reduction Pathway’
SHIPPING INDUSTRY UNITED IN SUPPORT OF IMO AS ITS GLOBAL REGULATOR AND…
IMO Secretary-General statement to the France-UK Summit on Freedom of Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization Arsenio…
Multimodal Corridors gain ground as supply chains reconfigure, says DP World
As ongoing disruption across key global shipping corridors continues to impact…
Bulker S&P Activity remains strong as Momentum Moderates
The Bulker market has seen significant activity over the past 12 months. Using…
Europe looks to secure shipping in Strait of Hormuz
France and the United Kingdom have said they are ready to lead a multinational…
Panamax supply outlook as Hormuz faces strain
The ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz is impacting the…
Strait of Hormuz: Frustration, too soon?
Periods of armed conflict and geopolitical disruption inevitably prompt…
Bureau Veritas releases new report on EU rules impact to shipowners
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, a global leader in Testing, Inspection…
Skuld speed and performance claims underperformance without good weather - navigating benchmark conditions
Introduction Charterers often face a well-known challenge on time-charter…
AD Ports Group leverages integrated logistics network to ensure trade resilience and strengthen regional supply chains
The Group’s ability to maintain uninterrupted services amidst regional…
MOL signs 1st long-term LNG carrier charter contract with INPEX
Naming Ceremony Held for Newbuilding LNG Carrier Harmonic Breeze Mitsui…
The Hood collaborates with Naughtica to support the next generation of seafarers
Last month, The Hood collaborated with Naughtica 2026, India’s largest…
Economic growth, innovation and customer service on the agenda for UK flag forum 2026
Delegates from across the UK maritime sector gathered in London to discuss…
Port of Long Beach Nation’s busiest Seaport through March
The Port of Long Beach moved the most cargo in North America in March and…
Trafigura signs oil prepayment agreement with the Republic of Gabon
Trafigura Group, a global leader in the commodities industry, announced the…
Smart Freight Centre and BIFA partner to bring discounted emissions training to UK freight forwarders
Smart Freight Centre and the British International Freight Association have…
Bridging the Shoei strategy with the reality on deck: An exclusive interview with Capt. Saurabh Singh
In an era where the maritime industry is grappling with rapid decarbonisation…
OneCare Group responds to Strait of Hormuz crisis, strengthening support for stranded seafarers
Leading health and wellbeing provider OneCare Group is working closely with…
Hazardous cargo compensation regime moves to entry into force
Belgium, Germany, the Kingdom of Netherlands and Sweden deposit ratifications…
Piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia down during first quarter says ReCAAP
A total of 16 incidents of armed robbery against ships (ARAS) were reported in…
G7 crude tankers withdraw from Russia with Urals rising above price cap
G7-linked crude tankers started to withdraw from Russia in March, with rising…
Chapman Freeborn appoints Danish Cutleriwala as Country Manager India
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions…
DHT Holdings, Business Update
DHT Holdings, provided the following business update: For the first quarter of…
Indian Register of Shipping strengthens India’s naval expansion with classification and certification of indigenous defence platforms
Indian Register of Shipping takes pride in its continued contribution to…
The Swedish Club launches new guide to help seafarers manage stress in high-risk areas
The Swedish Club has launched a new crew guide, Managing stress in high-risk…
Christening of MV Olivijn marks third coaster delivery to De Bock Maritiem
At our yard in Werkendam, we proudly celebrated the christening of Olivijn, the…
Port companies are committed to reducing energy consumption and promoting alternative energy sources
The 38 companies that make up the Ecoport II group have reported on the…
Emanuele Grimaldi honoured for his philanthropy
Prestigious recognition that acknowledges not only a personal journey but also…
Middle East freight rates top $4,000 amid Hormuz blockade
Middle East route hits an all-time high of $4,167 per TEU, nearly four…
Hormuz energy shock threatens food security, affordability gap for import-dependent countries
Rising energy and fertilizer costs linked to shipping disruptions through the…
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week
Global seaborne crude oil shipments down 16% since start of the Iran wa "Since…
AD Ports Group signs framework agreement to explore investment and development opportunities in the Port of Constanța, Romania
The Black Sea’s largest port provides opportunities to strengthen the Group’s…
New Pilot project in Indonesia to cultivate Pongamia on Former Coal Mine Site
Verifying Potential for Biofuel Supply and Carbon Credit Mitsui O.S.K. Lines,,…
ICOMIA welcomes the China Boat Industry & Trade Association CBITA as a sustaining member
ICOMIA is delighted to welcome the China Boat Industry & Trade Association…
‘Strong economic returns’ from Maritime and Coastguard Agency seafarer training support, finds independent report
Eight-year review shows skills-funding contributed over £500m to UK econom A…
Boskalis marks first successful ROV deployment from its new Remote Operations Center in Aberdeen
Boskalis announces the successful first deployment of remotely operated…
AuctionConnect signs strategic partnership agreement with Asyad Shipping
Asyad Shipping will implement AuctionConnect’s digital bunker platform across…
CK Hutchison Unit files arbitration against Maersk over Panama Ports
According to a Reuters report, a Panama-based subsidiary of the Hong Kong…
Torvald Klaveness 1956–1966 changing the way cargo moves
By the mid-1950s, Torvald Klaveness had established a foothold in both…
ONE rolls out MAX loop linking Asia, Europe and West Africa via Med hubs
Ocean Network Express will launch its Mediterranean Africa Express (MAX)…
Unlocking operational efficiency across the maritime sector
Improving the operational efficiency of voyages is a triple win. It reduces…
New Chairwoman for Danish Shipping
Caroline Pontoppidan has just been elected as the new Chairwoman of the…
NorthStandard adds GlobeView Iran Conflict layer to update users on fast-evolving situation
Continuing high levels of risk in the Persian Gulf have prompted…
"K" LINE acquires full ownership of “K” Line Wind Service
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and its wholly owned subsidiary Kawasaki…
India Coal Demand Surges — Imports About to Follow? | Dry Market Monitor
Freight Market Signals, Ballasters' Overview & Tonne Charts……
Jamaica calls time on paper-based maritime practices in 2026
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica has said paper-based processes are no longer…
Hanseatic Global Terminals becomes full owner of Florida International Terminal, LLC
Hanseatic Global Terminals and Grupo Empresas Navieras, through its affiliate…
MSC transfers ownership to children of founder Gianluigi Aponte
MSC, the world's largest shipping group, said on Monday that its…
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, calls on EU action
Ban aims to address rising anxiety, sleep problems and screen…
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week
Global order book hits 17-year high amid record crude tanker contractin "By the…
Trafigura signs gold offtake agreement and provides debt financing for Bogoso–Prestea mine in Ghana
Trafigura Group has signed an offtake agreement with Heath Goldfields , a…
Two-week US-Iran ceasefire not enough to end ocean container shipping disruption or surging freight rates
A two-week US-Iran ceasefire will not restore container shipping operations…
Mediterranean Feeder Networks emerge as Europe’s new container bottleneck Sogese Report
Mediterranean feeder networks are under increasing pressure, as cargo is…
Skuld timeline to achieve compliance under FuelEU for the 2025 reporting year
On 31 December 2025, the first reporting period under the FuelEU Maritime…
West Africa – now hosting the biggest of ships
Dynamar has just released its latest edition of the West Africa Container…
Baltic Dry Index rises to over 1-Month High
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships…
Liberian Registry urges Industry-Wide Action on Seafarer Compliance as sanctions enforcement expands
The Liberian Registry, the world’s largest ship registry, is calling on…
ClassNK awards world’s first MASS notation to domestic container ship “Genbu”
ClassNK has granted its “AUTO-Nav2(All)”*1 notation to domestic liner…
Statement from the International Chamber of Shipping
Statement from Thomas A. Kazakos, Secretary General of the International…
IMO Secretary-General welcomes ceasefire, seeks safe evacuation in Strait of Hormuz
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has issued the following statement "For…
Korea secures 39% of global ship orders in March, narrowing gap with China
As global ship orders show signs of recovery, South Korea secured nearly 40…
Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets Ltd. (SCILAL) signs MoU with Synergy Marine Pte. Ltd. to strengthen maritime capability development and training ecosystem
The agreement, signed on National Maritime Day, builds on discussions at India…
UK seafarer training funds secured for another year through Maritime and Coastguard Agency
A further year of financial backing for seafarer training in the UK has been…
Hafnia orders eight MR tankers at Hyundai Heavy in $405m deal
Hafnia has signed a contract to build eight medium-range product tankers at…
Djibouti opens the largest ship repair facility in the Red Sea and East Africa
Djibouti has officially opened the Djibouti Ship Repair Yard (DSRY),…
Treating crew health as a Core Operational KPI - VIKAND calls for action on World Health Day
On this World Health Day, maritime healthcare provider VIKAND is calling for a…
KEZAD Group attracts AED 147 Million in new projects
Five new projects span more than 84,000 sqm and create 500 jobs, extending…
Valenciaport promotes the restoration of two historic port cranes at the Port of Valencia
The APV is inviting tenders for the drafting of a restoration project for…
Stolthaven Revivegen Kaohsiung Terminal, Taiwan, now fully operational
The Stolthaven Revivegen Kaohsiung Terminal (SHRVK) in Taiwan has commenced…
Open Letter to President Ursula von der Leyen: Europe’s transport system is unprepared — and workers are paying the price
The consequences of the Iran conflict and Gulf escalation are not an isolated…
Growing Houthi risk could amplify inefficiencies across tanker trade flows
Escalating Houthi attacks against Israeli targets signal potential maritime…
Market upheaval drives reversal in Singapore-Rotterdam LNG bunker spread
LNG bunker fuel prices in Singapore held a premium to Rotterdam on March 31,…
26 Korean vessels remain stranded near Hormuz Strait
Amid emerging reports that two Japanese ships have safely passed through the…
Busy ice navigation season in the Gulf of Riga and at the port has come to an end
A closing ceremony of the ice navigation season took place in the port of Riga…
DP World and Ichijo Komuten strenghten partnership with Japan-Philippines expanded shipping route
CMA CGM’s JP8 Service linking Sendai and the Philippines enhances access to DP…
Uncertainty at the IMO: Three scenarios and their consequences for shipping’s transition
Comparing three likely…
Noatum Ports Safaga Terminal - Egypt receives STS and RTG Cranes, enhancing connectivity across the Red Sea
Noatum Ports, the international ports operating arm of AD Ports Group…
Indian Register of Shipping Announces Leadership Realignment to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has announced key leadership appointments…
Xeneta weekly ocean container shipping market: Rates up 30% over the past month
Xeneta analyst insight Peter Sand, Xeneta Chief Analyst: “Five weeks into the…
Data Fatigue, Hard Truths, and the 300% Regulatory Surge: An exclusive interview with Akshay Yadava, Managing Director of Norse Ship Management
Having spent a good number of years watching the shipping industry evolve, I’ve…
Strait of Hormuz: “Fragmented responses are no longer sufficient,” says IMO Secretary-General
Foreign Ministers updated on IMO actions related to the situation in the…
Cape detour boosts South Africa as shipping reroutes from Hormuz risk
With war between the United States and Israel and Iran effectively paralysing…
Turkish ships seek passage through Strait of Hormuz amid blockade
Turkey is seeking Iranian permission for 11 Turkish-owned vessels to pass…
Hormuz reopening still leaves shipping strained for two years
KOBC warns port bottlenecks and vessel backlogs persist even after…
China consolidates iron ore demand to challenge BHP, reshape pricing
China has moved in earnest to secure leadership in the global iron ore…
Gulf ceasefire ‘fundamental’ to global shipping
A ceasefire, as well as peace and stability, in the Gulf region are the…
Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market
Latest Xeneta ocean container shipping data highlights are provided below…