Stena RoRo orders next-generation, future-proofed C-Flexer RoRo vessels
Stena RoRo has placed a historic order for a new generation of RoRo vessels…
Lloyd’s Register take over OCX Consortium leadership
The OCX standard enables shipyards and designers to collaborate with…
Danish shipping in focus during Danish business delegation visit to China
Danish shipping- and maritime companies are strongly represented as part of…
Why the Maritime Industry’s most vulnerable hours are between 6pm and 10pm
Mental health professionals working across OneCare Group, including its…
Can Europe's new e-fuel strategy for maritime help solve the fuel availability conundrum?
In our recent briefing we discussed the significance of the new EU Sustainable…
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and PSA Singapore form strategic joint venture to establish a Ro-Ro terminal in Singapore
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and PSA Singapore (PSA) announced the formation…
Denmark once again among the world’s best-performing flag states
Denmark is once again ranked at the very top of the International Chamber…
Longer sailing distances boost demand: BIMCO's Dry Bulk Shipping Market Overview & Outlook January 2026 is out
The BIMCO Dry Bulk Shipping Market Overview & Outlook January 2026 is out.…
Lloyd’s Register enhances CAP thickness analysis to improve confidence in tanker structural assessments
The move improves transparency and consistency in the Condition Assessment…
AM Best maintains A- rating for The Swedish Club with stable outlook
The Swedish Club (TSC) is pleased to confirm that global credit rating agency…
Signal Ocean announces strategic acquisition of AXSMarine to accelerate innovation in shipping
Signal Ocean announces the strategic acquisition of AXSMarine, a recognized…
Baltic Exchange congratulates SGX and EEX on a successful transfer of Panamax FFAs
SGX and EEX successfully completed the transfer of all open interest in the…
Tougher standards and enhanced oversight mark launch of new Palau Ship Registry
The Government of the Republic of Palau has contracted Palau Ship Registry to…
Japan emerging as early adopter of advanced fire detection on RoRo vessels, inspection data shows
Japan is emerging as an early adopter of advanced fire detection systems on…
Seafarer Happiness Index shows modest recovery at end of volatile year, but warning signs remain
Q4 2025 saw seafarer wellbeing stabilise after a turbulent year, though the…
Oshima Shipbuilding’s multi-fuel-ready Ultramax bulk carrier concept receives Lloyd’s Register approval
As the bulk carrier sector pursues lower and zero-carbon operations, such…
AD Ports Group and BigBear.ai announce partnership to explore and develop next-generation AI powered digital trade, customs and logistics solutions
AD Ports Group , a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and…
OceanScore appointed administrator of the environmental ship index ESI
Following an announcement by the International Association of Ports and…
DORIC MONTHLY - CHINA BAROMETER JANUARY 2026
WITH THE LATEST UPDATES ON KEY MACROECONOMIC AND TRADE VARIABLES OF CHINESE…
Tankers International expands into Suezmax market
Move provides adaptability for customers and partners by offering multiple…
CMC unveils new name, logo, and unified brand identity
Five promotions reflect continued growth and commitment to safety, reliability,…
MOL and GAIL sign a long-term charter contract for an LNG carrier
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and GAIL Limited entered into a long-term charter…
Intermodal Report Week 04 2026
Pls find below the Intermodal Report - Week 04 2026 Intermodal Report Week 04…
Allied Weekly Market Review Week 4
Pls find below the Allied - Weekly Market Review - Week 4 ALLIED - Weekly…
Top 10 Shipowning Nations by Total Asset Value
The latest Top 10 Shipowning Nations rankings for 2026 reveal updated asset…
Fair treatment of seafarers
Bridging the gap between State agreed guidance and reality When illegal…
Captain of suspected Russian shadow tanker in French custody
French officials have taken the Indian captain of a suspected Russian shadow…
MOL PLUS Delivers Guest Lecture on Marine Entrepreneurship and Participates in Business Plan Contest 2025 at the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, aimed at fostering Next-Generation Marine Personnel
MOL PLUS announced that it delivered a guest lecture in November 2025 for…
DCSA+ welcomes Contship as new terminal partner
The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) announces that Contship has…
[xclusiv] S&P Report 26th January 2025
Please find below the latest Weekly S&P Report, along with following…
Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre launched
Rebranding of “CNMP LH” to “Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre” concluded…
Stolt-Nielsen in discussions to sell up to 50% in Avenir LNG
Stolt-Nielsen, through its subsidiary Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd., today confirms it…
Change across the energy, infrastructure and transport sectors will continue to shape the economic landscape in 2026
The energy transition is entering a phase where questions concerning security…
Suez Canal Bank joins partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials
Suez Canal Bank has officially joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting…
New OSM Thome boss Olofsen excited about future with powerhouse shareholder backing
The new boss of ship management giant OSM Thome Group is keen to push…
Piracy will continue to affect seafarers if we do not start taking action, warns Mental Health Support Solutions
Seafarers continue to face serious mental health challenges following…
Deutsche Bank’s top maritime shipping stocks amid Geopolitical Disruptions
Deutsche Bank named top maritime shipping stocks, well-positioned to benefit…
ICS Publishes 2025-2026 Flag State Performance Table highlighting strong compliance with Global Standards
The Flag State Performance Table provides shipowners with an objective tool to…
Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker diverted to French port by naval forces
French prosecutors say Russia-linked tanker ‘Grinch’ under investigation…
Asia-US container rates edge lower as pre-Lunar New Year demand bump fails to emerge
Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US edged lower…
“K” Line Pte Ltd update for the incident on their owned Dry Bulk Carrier “DEVON BAY”
“K” Line Pte Ltd (KLPL) , a Singapore-based subsidiary wholly owned by Kawasaki…
MOL matches donations by Group Executives/Employees to aid victims Torrential Rainstorms in Southeast Asia
MOL announced that, in response to a call for executives and employees to…
Red Sea Return: What it means for 2026 container shipping contract rates
The return of container shipping to the Red Sea is ramping up, but what does it…
Non-sanctioned tankers moving more Venezuela crude
Traders are booking tankers that are not under sanctions to move crude out of…
Tanker shipping rates may rise due to Venezuelan oil redirection
Potential redirection of Venezuelan crude oil exports could boost…
Make sure you are aware of a minor change to the timings of the Pentland Firth Maritime Safety Information (MSI) broadcast
From 10.10am on Monday 26 January the MSI will commence broadcast at ten…
Frontline announces Time Charter-Out Contracts for seven VLCCs
Frontline announced that it has entered into one-year time charter-out…
BW LPG announces update on Regulatory Take-over Rules in Norway and Singapore
As a company registered in Singapore and listed on the Euronext Oslo Børs and…
DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 23 JANUARY 2026
Please find below the Doric Market Insight for the week ending 23rd January…
ABP and University of Hull partner to research port safety
Associated British Ports, the UK’s leading ports group, has partnered with the…
Freight Market VLCC AG Supply Vs Demand
Chart of the Week | Dirty Oil Flows Russia - India The downward trend in the…
Maintaining an effective bridge watch while at anchor
This circular provides an overview of the standards, regulatory framework, and…
Certification affirms compliance with international cyber-resilience standards for onboard computer-based systems
iO3 and RINA, the international classification society, today jointly…
Major carrier reverses decision on Red Sea return – analysts warn unpredictability could be toxic for ocean container supply chains
CMA CGM has announced its FAL1, FAL3 and MEX services connecting Asia and…
International Chamber of Shipping launches comprehensive deck procedures guide – strengthening shipboard safety resources
The International Chamber of Shipping announces the release of its new Deck…
Check your charterparty if trading to the US
Trading to or from the United States involves specific reporting requirements…
Metal Park launched as world’s first 430 million pay-as-you-grow metals ecosystem in KEZAD
New integrated industrial operating model enables scalable growth for…
Danica Crewing Services expands Global Reach with new recruitment office in Turkey
Danica Crewing Services has announced the opening of its newest recruitment…
DORIC MONTHLY - BRAZIL BAROMETER JANUARY 2026
Kindly find below the Doric latest publication, the "BRAZIL BAROMETER," which…
ClassNK releases “ClassNK Technical Journal”- highlighting technological developments and research on CO2 capture, storage, and transportation in maritime sector
ClassNK has released “ClassNK Technical Journal“. This journal is issued with…
Chapman Freeborn delivers efficient logistics for Leonardo Aircraft M-346 demonstration tour across the United States
Chapman Freeborn, part of Avia Solutions Group, has successfully supported…
CMA CGM and OCEAN Alliance mark 10 years by strengthening the world’s largest maritime network for the future of global trade
The "DAY 10 Product" reinforces OCEAN Alliance's position as the largest…
Seafarers' training facility in the Philippines to be re-established in the premises of MOL's Maritime Academy
Strengthening the Maritime Professional Development to Support World-Leading…
IACS announces next Chair
The Council of the International Association of Classification Societies has…
January Snapshot: Capesize Ballasters & Demand
An overview of freight market trends, ballasters, and demand……
AD Ports Group completes sale of warehouses to Mair Group for 295 Million
Transaction reflects the Group’s strategy to actively manage its expanding…
MOL, TMAM, and Idemitsu Kosan launch Blue Carbon Initiative aimed at advancing decarbonization through Seagrass Bed Restoration
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today…
Intermodal Report Week 03 2026
Pls find below the Intermodal Report - Week 03 2026 Intermodal Report Week 03…
Allied Weekly Market Review Week 3
Pls find below the Allied - Weekly Market Review - Week 3 ALLIED - Weekly…
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week
Stockpiling drives 4.9% increase in China’s crude oil import "In 2025, China’s…
Passage plan best practice – organisation by Skuld
The cause of recent grounding cases Passage planning is essential for safe…
Steve Hughes appointed new MD for GAC UK
ECS Group appoints Steve Hughes as new Managing Director for Globe Air Cargo…
Denmark is the World’s Ninth-Largest Maritime Nation
A new survey shows that Denmark is once again among the world’s 10 largest…
More ocean carriers could soon follow as Maersk joins CMA CGM in return to Red Sea route
Global container shipping major Maersk has successfully transited the Suez…
Shipping and biodiversity: here’s how marine insurance can help
As the High Seas Treaty is now entering into force, Gard’s Björn Alfthan and…
Trade disputes, sanctions to support tanker freight rates despite fleet expansion
Oil on water hits postpandemic highs Consolidation increases in VLCC…
Baltic index extends gains as all vessel segments rise
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for…
AD Ports Group expands operations in Spain with acquisition of Balenciaga Astilleros Shipyard
Advanced Shipbuilding & Repair Facility to Further Offshore Wind Ambitions…
LR alarm overload is undermining safety at sea as new research shows crews face tens of thousands of daily alerts
Analysis of more than 40 million alarm-related events shows most alarms offer…
DP World Survey trade leaders upbeat on 2026 despite rising barriers
Global Trade Observatory Annual Outlook: 94% expect 2026 growth to match or…
K Line compliance awareness month in FY2025
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, sets November as Compliance Awareness Month every year…
xclusiv S&P Report 19th January 202
Pls find below the [xclusiv] S&P Report 19th January 2026 [xclusiv]…
Creating a safer, more attractive maritime sector - Video
Long hours, isolation, limited shore leave, and poor connectivity. These are…
Shipping must expedite action on underwater noise says Clean Shipping Coalition
As a meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee…
Ammonia Power: IACS updates UR M78 to drive zero-carbon shipping
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has announced…
ASIA LNG MOC: February derivatives LNG trading reaches record high amid weak fundamentals
About 2.08 million mt of LNG cargoes traded in Asia physical MOC APAC…
What excites and worries LNG exporters in 2026
The year 2025 in the LNG sector will be one for the history books after…
Xeneta Schedule Reliability Scorecard - 2025 Year in Review - Trades
Global schedule reliability in 2025 only appeared stable on the surface,…
Steve Backshall reveals winners of BIFA Freight Service awards
Around 500 guests were present at the Brewery in London to hear ceremony host,…
AD Ports Group explores collaboration with Nigeria’s Ministry of Marine & Blue Economy in Ports, Logistics, Maritime and Digital Services and Infrastructure
AD Ports Group Managing Director and Group CEO, Captain Mohamed Juma Al…
The Caravel Group appoints Angad Banga as Group Chief Executive Officer
Planned Succession Positions Diversified Conglomerate for Continued Growth Dr.…
Shipping’s sector’s underwater noise progress must continue - Including in Arctic, say NGOs
As a meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee…
Maersk’s MECL service returns to trans-Suez route
Following the successful trans-Suez transits of the Maersk Sebarok and the…
IMO welcomes entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement targets…
Supermaritime Nederland BV appoints Milan Tevel as new General Manager and expands warehouse capacity
Dutch stevedoring, warehousing and breakbulk services provider Supermaritime is…
Veson Nautical renews SOC accreditations for seventh consecutive year
Veson Nautical, a global leader in maritime data and freight management…
Port Houston anchors in the Historic Fifth Ward with opening of New Port Administration Building
After 30 years in its former headquarters, Port Houston unveils a modern,…
Signal Aframax Pool: Superior spot results with human-centric service
As we step into the new year, the Signal Aframax Pool continues to evolve,…