Inland Tank-Barge Safety Guide second edition, updated July 2026, released in five languages

OCIMF and the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine  have…


The Nautical Institute launches BRM Volume 2 to support safer, smarter voyage planning

New publication completes The Nautical Institute’s two-volume Bridge Resource…


MOL PLUS invest in T2 Inc

Further Strengthening Our Logistics Network Through the Use of Autonomous…


Port of Long Beach, MARAD sign first-of-its-kind partnership agreement on Nuclear Energy in Maritime

The Port of Long Beach became the first Port in the nation to sign a Memorandum…


DP World expand UAE Gateway Network with new Fujairah terminals

DP World has reached an agreement in principle with the Fujairah Ports…


DORIC MONTHLY BRAZIL BAROMETER JULY 2026

Pls find below the DORIC MONTHLY - BRAZIL BAROMETER JULY 2026…


Weekly Dry Market Monitor Week 29, 2026

SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK Port Hedland Average Waiting Time - Iron-Ore…


MOL develop and introduce the 'Skater' to Streamline Cargo Handling on car carriers

Moves Stalled or Disabled Vehicles in Just 5 Minutes Mitsui O.S.K. Lines,…


Iranian crude flows to Singapore up sharply in July on brief US sanctions relief

Iranian crude flows to Singapore rose sharply in July following a temporary…


Tanker attacks at CPC disrupt oil loading for Kazakhstan main export route

Caspian Pipeline Consortium oil loading was disrupted again July 20, after a…


Intermodal Report Week 29 2026

Pls find below the Intermodal Report - Week 29 2026 Intermodal Report Week 29…


Allied Weekly Market Review Week 29

Pls find below the Allied - Weekly Market Review - Week 29 ALLIED - Weekly…


Port Houston advances projects for Houston Ship Channel and Public Terminal Growth

On Tuesday, July 21, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met…


BW LPG announces sale of BW Levant

BW LPG Limited announced the sale of the 2015-built BW Levant, acquired in the…


Nick Potter appointed co-chair of the CEM-HUBS Steering Committee

Nick Potter, President and CEO of AET, and immediate past Chairman of…


80% of Danish Shipping Education graduates already have a job lined up

A total of 59 trainees recently graduated from Danish Shipping Education.…


Crewmembers of MOL group-managed LNG vessel earn IMO commendation for 2025 rescue operation

1st Japanese Shipping Company Recognized for Saving Lives Mitsui O.S.K. Lines,…


New BIMCO survey explores challenges and best practices in operational crewing and rest hour compliance

As fatigue management, crewing and seafarers rest feature increasingly on the…


India issues guidelines for seafarers to ‘avoid’ voyages to Strait of Hormuz

The Directorate General of Maritime Administration of India has issued…


Middle East conflict Strait of Hormuz transits back To 90% below “Normal”

Clarksons Research, the data and analytics arm of the Clarksons Group, continue…


IMCA appoints Natalie Carroll as Head of Competence and Training

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has appointed Natalie…


Port of Long Beach cargo up at year’s midpoint

Trade moving through the Port of Long Beach saw double-digit growth in June,…


The Port of Riga, together with its Baltic partners, will develop low-emission solutions for pilot boats

LVR Flote - the capital company of the Freeport of Riga Authority - provides…


Latin American port professionals receive training in modern port management at Valenciaport

The training, organized as part of UNCTAD’s TrainForTrade Port Management…


Euro area international trade in goods deficit €7.8 bn

The first estimates of euro area balance showed a €7.8 bn deficit in trade in…


Shipping firms shun Hormuz as U.S.–Iran clashes escalate, risk surges

As armed clashes between the United States and Iran continue, scuttling…


Tanker owners weigh USGC as Hormuz tensions compromise Persian Gulf flows

Tanker owners are eyeing the US Gulf Coast as renewed tensions at the Strait…


Strait of fire: US-Iran hostilities continue as talks collapse - ENGINE

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has launched further strikes on sites along…


Hands Off the Arc7 Fleet: Fayard must stop servicing tankers that keep Russian LNG Flowing

Fayard A/S, a major Danish shipyard based at Odense Port, is the last EU…


Port of Antwerp-Bruges stands firm in a challenging first half of 2026

Cargo handling declined by 2.4%, the market share of containers remained…


“K” LINE to Support Relief Efforts Following Earthquake off the Coast of Mindanao, the Philippines

The earthquake that struck off the coast of Mindanao, the Philippines, on June…


Port of Long Beach Receives Edmund G. ‘Pat’ Brown Award

Recognised for legacy of economic and environmental leadership The Port of Long…


Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) Service Medal awarded to Djiboutian Maritime Authorities

On July 13, at the Ministry of Defence in Djibouti, following authorization by…


European Shipowners urge Commission to deliver on key EU ETS conditions

European shipping represents a geopolitical asset for Europe, facilitating the…


FREIGHT MARKET SNAPSHOT Wk 28 | Dry Market Monitor

SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK Panamax Spot Comparison — P2A_82 vs P5TC vs P6_82…


BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week

Grain shipments jump 13%, but weaker outlook ahea “Global grain shipments have…


Sogese H2 Outlook Suez return could unleash capacity and Tigger Fresh Port Congestion

July Europe Container Market Update warns that geopolitical recovery and…


DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 17 JULY 2026

Please find below the DORIC Market Insight for the week ending 17th July 2026.…


Positive direction in the European Commission’s review of the EU Emissions Trading System

With its review of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), the European…


Trump’s Hormuz toll plans bring oil supply risks back in spotlight

President Donald Trump has proposed to impose a 20% fee on…


35 incidents of Armed Robbery against ships in Asia reported in first Half of 2026

- Lowest number of incidents recorded for January to June period since 2019 The…


H2 OUTLOOK: Shipping bottlenecks, uncertainty to impact Middle East chemical trade

Petrochemical supply flows from the Middle East over the second half of the…


Bunker One executes Latin America’s first bioethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel

500,000-litre operation at the Port of Santos marks a breakthrough for…


First call of CMA CGM NOTRE DAME at the Port of Hamburg

The CMA CGM NOTRE DAME, a 400-metre-long and 62-metre-wide vessel operated by…


Allied Weekly Market Review Week 28

Pls find below the Allied - Weekly Market Review - Week 28 ALLIED - Weekly…


Intermodal Report Week 28 2026

Pls find below the Intermodal Report - Week 28 2026 Intermodal Report Week 28…


CalSTA, Port of Long Beach announce Cargo Increase for June

California State Transportation Agency Secretary Toks Omishakin joined Port of…


Latest FOBAS Fuel Quality Report finds ISO-compliant fuels are increasingly causing operational problems

New analysis reveals that the biggest fuel quality risks are no longer confined…


'Astonishing year' sees VLCC contracting smash through historical records

The first half of 2026 has seen VLCC contracting surge, exceeding previous…


Maiden call of the CMA CGM Notre Dame in Rotterdam

On Wednesday 8 July, the CMA CGM Notre Dame made its maiden call at the…


IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes

IMO Council defends freedom of navigation, international law and safety of…


Geopolitical fragmentation reshaping shipping

Geopolitical disruption, energy security concerns and the emergence of…


Sierra Leone Flag moves closer to Paris MoU White List in latest rankings

The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMARAD) has recorded its strongest…


Thomas Miller’s shareholders accept acquisition offer by UK P&I Club and TT Club

UK P&I Club and TT Club have announced their joint offer to acquire Thomas…


xclusiv S&P Report 13th July 2026

Pls find below the [xclusiv] S&P Report 13th July 2026 [xclusiv] 2026_07_13


Lloyd's Register targets ageing feeder fleet with retrofit and renewal push

The ‘Powering the next generation of feeder vessels’ campaign combines…


Sierra Leone Flag moves closer to Paris MoU White List in latest rankings

The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration  has recorded its strongest…


Hormuz transits remain subdued; Asia-US container rates rise, tanker rates steady to softer

Vessel traffic remains subdued through the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations…


IMO condemns attacks on merchant vessels in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea

IMO Secretary-General calls for an end to all unwarranted attacks on…


US-Iran war leaves shipping at near-standstill in Hormuz again

Echoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s alarm at the resumption of…


Stranded oil tankers finally reach Singapore after months stuck in Mid-East amid US-Iran tension

Two tankers carrying crude oil have arrived in Singapore after being stranded…


UK ETS: Expansion into the Maritime sector from 1 July 2026

The United Kingdom has expanded the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to…


Maritime piracy incidents fall to lowest since 1992, but risk remains

Maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents fell to their lowest level since…


Emergency power system: Will it work in a blackout?

Findings from the Tokyo MoU and IACS indicate that routine testing may not…


Can compliance pooling unlock investment in zero-emission fuels?

As shipping faces growing pressure to decarbonise, a lack of long-term fuel…


Port of Long Beach honoured for Intermodal Innovation

Trade group recognizes Port for strengthening U.S. supply chain The Port of…


Baltic Dry Index Up for 2nd Day

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships…


Liquid Cargoes - Challenges and Prevention of Cargo Contamination

The safe carriage of liquid cargoes relies on maintaining cargo quality…


The Ceasefire Collapses: 80+ Strikes, a Revoked Oil Waiver, and a 1.95-Million-Barrel U-Turn

The Strait of Hormuz is once again operating under full conflict conditions.…


Newly Built LPG Carrier Named “Lyla Pathfinder”

On July 7, a naming ceremony took place at the Sakaide Works of…


Trafigura appoints Josh Presley as Head of Corporate Finance

Trafigura has appointed Josh Presley as Head of Corporate Finance, based in…


Typhoon Bavi hits Taiwan & China, disrupting Pacific Vessel supply

impacting navigation around Taiwan and Shanghai area despite Bavi has decreased…


Reed Smith advises Venture Global on closing of $1.5 billion senior secured vessel financing facility

Global law firm Reed Smith has advised Venture Global Shipping Holdings, LLC…


PD Ports announce Paul Foreman as new CEO

PD Ports, one of the UK’s major port and logistics businesses, announced today…


BW LPG announces sale of BW Elm

BW LPG Limited announce that its 52%-owned subsidiary, BW LPG India, has…


June U.S. containerised imports remain stable amid Global Trade Tensions

U.S. containerized imports remained stable in June 2026, totaling 2,400,627…


Q2 2026 Maritime Risk Report: The 9 Evolving Trends You Can’t Ignore

Shipping experienced one of its deadliest and most disrupted quarters since…


Heidmar Maritime expands ship management platform

Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. (the “Company” or “Heidmar”) (NASDAQ: HMR)…


Behind the data: What seafarers really need right now

The new SeafarerHelp 2025 Annual Review offers a unique insight into the…


Panama Canal to lower Neopanamax maximum draft restrictions as El Nino develops

As part of its water management strategy, the Panama Canal Authority (PCA)…


DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 10 JULY 2026

Please find below the DORIC Market Insight for the week ending 10th July 2026.…


DP World drives record efficiency and vessel performance at Dar Es Salaam Port

DP World Dar Es Salaam has achieved record vessel performance and reduced…


Daito Corporation to build second electric tugboat

— Achieving Efficient Operations through Higher Power Output and the…


BIMCO Shipping Number of The Week - Crude tanker newbuilding contracting hits record high at 60m DWT

Crude tanker newbuilding contracting hits record high at 60m DWT “So far this…


Posthumous Bravery Award for rescue diver who gave his life trying to save a child

Norwegian chief mate Adrian Willyson Brask to receive IMO’s highest honour…


Denmark nominates Gemma Griffin, DFDS, for the IMO Gender Equality Award

Gemma Griffin is nominated for her work with the DFDS Waves of Talent…


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