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…
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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…
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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Allied Weekly Market Review Week 10
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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…
Shipping Markets hit record highs: Taking Stock
Shipping has again been at the “frontline” of geopolitical events, with a…
Tanker charterers cancel voyages, defer deals; owners seek routes outside Gulf
Trading companies and oil importers have deferred chartering for several…
Mental Health experts warn lack of support for female seafarers puts talent pipeline at risk
Mental health experts are warning that if the industry does not remove barriers…
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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Five ways evidence is unlocking women’s economic participation
Countries can only reach their full potential when everyone can contribute.…
Eurozone economy in the line of fire
War, China and tariffs The eurozone economy is one of the most vulnerable to…
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…
How the Strait of Hormuz shutdown is disrupting dry bulk, LNG freight and trade compliance
The Mideast Gulf supplies approximately 20% of global seaborne LNG Over 10…
Middle East Conflict: Airspace closures to cause supply chain chaos and spiralling freight rates
Airspace closures linked to escalating Middle East conflict are removing…
Hormuz blockade halts Oil Tanker traffic completely amid Iran-China consultations
Oil Tanker Passage Plummets from 50 to Zero Ships Daily with Strait of…
Middle East Operational Advisory – Contingency measures for selected Gulf Ports
Further to our previous advisories and considering the evolving security…
China’s shipping giant Cosco halts services to and from Gulf
Chinese shipping giant Cosco, which operates one of the world’s biggest oil…
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
Strait of Hormuz | From Vital Energy Chokepoint Point to Pressure Point The…
Pelagic Partners launches Pelagic Credit following successful listing on Oslo Stock Exchange
The launch of Pelagic Credit marks a significant expansion of its…
European Industrial Maritime Strategy highlights strategic role of shipping for energy and supply chain security, rejecting protectionist calls
European Shipowners welcome the European Industrial Maritime Strategy, which…
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…