xclusiv S&P Report 24 August 2026
Pls find below the [xclusiv] S&P Report 24 August 2026 [xclusiv] 2026_08_24
Iran lets Iraqi oil tankers pass Hormuz as Trump claims “total control”
Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to transit the…
Strategic changes in a key crude oil shipping lane as unrest continues
Iran has granted special permits to some Iraqi oil tankers seeking to pass…
IIno Lines announced delivery of LPG-Dual-Fuel Ice-Class VLGC "LUMI AURORA"
IINO Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd announce that "LUMI AURORA," an LPG dual-fuel Ice Class…
IMO calls for urgent action as piracy resumes in the Gulf of Aden
IMO Secretary-General demands immediate and unconditional release of more…
Syria's tanker trade: what the data shows
AXSMarine TradeFlows, load and discharge sides · Wet cargo only · January–July…
Crowley, Port Houston connect Central America and the U.S. Gulf with new Weekly Shipping Service
Crowley, a global leader in logistics, marine and energy solutions, today…
Asia-US container rates rise, tanker rates ex-USG steady; Panama Canal lowers draft limits
Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US were mostly…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes Showing Signs of Strength
Capesize The market delivered a mixed but broadly resilient performance, with…
The Swedish Club reports strong financial performance amid challenging market conditions
The Swedish Club has reported a strong and disciplined financial performance…
MOL lease 4 Berths at newly completed Kobe International Container Terminal new facility will become one of Japan's largest container terminals
Driving Smarter, Safer Terminal Operations Through Digital Transformation…
60 days of a broken US-Iran MoU: the market stopped waiting for Hormuz
The 60-day window under the Islamabad MoU lapsed on 17 August with no deal, no…
Crude markets underpricing an impending supply tightness
For a brief window in mid-July, global crude markets looked well-supplied.…
Russia imports gasoline from India amid fuel shortages
Russia has received at least one cargo of gasoline from India as the country…
AM Best assigns Credit Ratings to Korea Shipping Association
AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a…
Technologies driving the maritime transformation: SMM 2026 showcases innovations moving into real-world application
The maritime industry is undergoing a profound transformation. At SMM 2026,…
Britannia P&I unveils new website, enhancing user experience and access to maritime knowledge
The Britannia Group is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned…
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week
Global grain shipments fall 8% as attacks in the Black Sea escalat "Over the…
Bunker Holding appoints new CFO with strong risk management expertise
Jacob Nørgaard is appointed CFO of Bunker Holding, the world’s largest…
Oslo Ocean Days thought Leader article Jan Ole Huseby, DNB
Bringing the industry together to navigate a new ocean business reality How can…
Danish Shipping published Rising piracy risk off Somalia
The number of piracy-related incidents off Somalia is at its highest level…
Danish Shipping warmly welcomes EU proposal to include Indian ship recycling facilities on EU list
The European Commission has proposed adding two Indian ship recycling…
“K” LINE announces Commencement of Operations at Port of Kobe Container Terminals PC14-17
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, announces it will commence operations at container…
Intermodal Report Week 33 2026
Pls find below the Intermodal Report - Week 33 2026 Intermodal Report Week 33…
Clean Arctic Alliance reacts to ships sailing from Asia to Europe via Arctic Route
Responding to reports that the Liberian-flagged container vessel Dubai Tower…
Mental Health Support Solutions expands support for Filipino seafarers with digital communication hygiene programme for families
As shipping has become more connected than ever before, Mental Health Support…
NorthStandard joins the SSI as a member with a focus on the SSI's Human Risk and Resilience platform
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative announced that NorthStandard, one of the…
Sallaum Lines and Sallaum Logistics launch dedicated European Automotive Logistics Company
Sallaum Logistics extends Sallaum Lines’ automotive shipping expertise into…
DP World and World Food programme deliver 5,000 tonnes of rice to communities in Africa
DP World and the United Nations World Food Programme have delivered 5,000…
VIKAND Clinical Data reinforces Gard Findings on Maritime's highest-cost crew health risk
Cardiovascular disease may account for a relatively small proportion of onboard…
Mercy Ships returns to Ghana with its largest Hospital Ship
The Global Mercy, following her recent field service in Sierra Leone and…
European drought snarls inland commodity flows, cuts power supplies
Rhine, Danube river levels hit record lows in key chokepoints Inland…
Oil producers buy tankers directly to navigate blocked routes
Oil-producing countries that have frequently experienced blockages in major…
New LNG Carrier for CNOOC Group Named “GREENERGY RIVER”
On August 4, HUAJING LNG TRANSPORT PTE. LTD. (HLT), a joint venture…
Lloyd’s Register launches industry-first framework for digital 3D model approval
New Guidance Notes give shipyards and designers a practical route to use…
[xclusiv] S&P Report 10th August 2026
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Panama strengthens its global standing as ship registry earns ISO 9001:2015 recertification
In an industry where confidence is built on consistency, transparency, and…
UK P&I Club appoints Ms. Jeong-Sook Kim as Senior Underwriting Director
The UK P&I Club has announced the appointment of Ms. Jeong-Sook Kim as…
Nordic American Tankers announced sale of two Suezmax tankers and contracting of two newbuildings
NAT has entered into firm agreements to sell two suezmax tankers (2004 and…
DHT Holdings announces agreement to acquire a 2018 built VLCC
DHT Holdings announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a VLCC…
Route avoidance is no longer enough: The Houthis strike a Saudi tanker off Yanbu
The Houthi campaign has moved beyond the assumption that geographic distance…
Dark Tanker transits dominate Hormuz since 14 July
Since the renewed naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz took effect on 14…
Castor Maritime announces Joint Venture and Contribution of the M/V Magic Starlight
Castor Maritime Inc., a diversified global shipping and energy company,…
NorthStandard works to reduce survey burden on ships through RightShip collaboration
Vessels are regularly required to undergo inspections from multiple parties…
Panama Canal announces new Draft Adjustments for Neopanamax Locks
The Panama Canal Authority announced, through a notice to shipping companies,…
Indian Register of Shipping hosts meet with Marine Equipment Manufacturers to strengthen Industry Engagement
Indian Register of Shipping organised a customer interaction meet with…
MMMA's Cumulative Women Cadet Enrollment surpasses 100, reaching a record since its founding
MMMA Continues to Attract and Develop the Next Generation of Women Maritime…
Strengthening Maritime Search and rescue capability in the Middle East Jawar Al Khaleej Maritime LLC achieves Maritiem SAR Council approved Training Centre Status
The Maritime Search and Rescue Council is delighted to announce that JAK…
DM Transport deploys first electric truck as Rotterdam Port Logistics Transition expands
Investment builds on established HVO100 scheme with ONE and QTerminals Kramer…
Summer vacation at sea: 35 “Summer Seafarers” aboard Hapag-Lloyd ships
35 pupils are getting a taste of seafaring aboard Hapag-Lloyd ships Several…
Strait of Hormuz disruption hits energy, fertilizer and industrial trade
Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has exposed the vulnerability of global…
DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 07 AUGUST 2026
Please find below the DORIC Market Insight for the week ending 7th August……
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA takes delivery of final third-generation CABU vessel
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA took delivery of MV Baltazar, its third and…
BIFA appoints Amanda Francis as PR and Media Manager
The British International Freight Association has appointed Amanda Francis as…
Sean M Dalton nominated as next IUMI President
The Nominating Committee of the International Union of Marine Insurance has…
Sarjak Container Lines strengthens Vietnam footprints partners with Vantage Logistics Corporation
Strategic agency partnership enhances nationwide project logistics capabilities…
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week
Dirty tanker loadings drop 62% from Russian ports in the Black Sea and Sea of…
Rubico announces acquisition of 3rd Newbuilding MR Tanker and a 24% increase of potential Gross Revenue Backlog to about $379 Million
Rubico, a global provider of shipping transportation services specializing in…
‘Last chance’: Bessent says Hormuz deal is in sight after Trump’s warning on Iran talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told CNBC a deal to reopen the Strait of…
Shipping industry letter to UN officials
Joint open letter in relation to no compulsory tolls or charges being…
Asian Shipowners' Association statement on International Straits Passage under International Law
The Asian Shipowners' Association (ASA) calls upon all States to uphold the…
Navigator Gas announces signing of $121.8 Million financing for two Newbuild Ammonia Carriers in Navigator Amon joint venture
Navigator Holdings, the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of…
Performance Shipping announced fleet update
Performance Shipping, a global shipping company specializing in the ownership…
CSL marks the completion of the first vessel in World-Leading Transhipment Fleet for Simandou Project
The CSL Group, a global leader in responsible marine transportation services,…
Frontline announced the sale of two VLCCs built in 2017
Frontline announced that it has entered into an agreement whereby the Company…
DHT Holdings announces fleet update
DHT Holdings announces key developments in its fleet renewal program. The…
Allied - Weekly Market Review - Week 31
Please find below the Allied Weekly Report for Week 31 | 2026 ALLIED - Weekly…
Intermodal Report - Week 31 2026
Please find below the Intermodal market report for week 31 2026. Intermodal…
Anew Climate joins SEA-LNG
New member brings global low-carbon fuels expertise as biomethane momentum…
Prevented ocean plastic gains interest in food-grade recycled polymer market
Chemical recycling faces regulatory hurdles R-PP demand expected to…
Rolling five-year review of seafarer syllabus to ensure training fit for the future
A new rolling review of the UK maritime syllabus has been launched, led by the…
A second Qatari LNG Carrier struck as 22 Chinese vessels cross the Red Sea unharmed
GASLOG SHANGHAI, a Bermuda-flagged LNG tanker carrying Qatari LNG, was struck…
EU Sanctions: 21st Sanctions package against Russia
On 23 July 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted its 21st package of…
Navigator Gas secures financing for two ammonia-capable carriers - ENGINE
Navigator Amon Shipping has secured a $121.8 million loan…
DP World Enters agreement to develop Fujairah container terminals
New terminals will extend the Jebel Ali ecosystem through an integrated supply…
CMA CGM and Stonepeak complete the formation of UNITED PORTS LLC
CMA CGM and Stonepeak announce the launch of UNITED PORTS LLC, a joint…
ABP, Brett and Tarmac form coordinated logistics partnership to support Sizewell C
ABP, Brett and Tarmac form a coordinated logistics partnership at the Port of…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes gaining momentum
Capesize After a weak start to the week, the market gradually regained…
From Hormuz to the Black Sea: Maritime battlefields are shaping ‘a new world order’
The Strait of Hormuz is rattling global trade, but the waterway is just one…
Five months on: The Middle East War’s continued impact on Atlantic Basin LNG
The Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the Atlantic Basin LNG market…
A Renewed Chapter on the Strikes: The Capesize Pacific in Focus
August opens with a renewed chapter on the Port Hedland strikes. Using AXS Dry…
Iranian retaliation reaches Damietta: A new front opens beyond the Gulf and the Red Sea
A drone struck ENERGOS WINTER, a U.S.-managed LNG floating storage unit at…
Drewry expands OnDemand to deliver comprehensive maritime intelligence across all major shipping sectors
Drewry announced the expansion of OnDemand, its Maritime Research Knowledge…
[xclusiv] S&P Report 3rd August 2026
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ICOMIA appoints Romina Bompani to lead partnerships and membership development
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has…
Meet the nominees for the Danish Shipping DEI Award 2026
This year’s theme for the DEI Award is “Small changes, big impact”. The…
IMO completes first global audit cycle of its Member States
IMO has completed the first audit cycle under the IMO Member State Audit…
OneLearn Global and Singapore Shipping Association sign Memorandum of Understanding to develop AI-driven Transformational Learning Hub
OneLearn Global (OLG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the…
Venezuela steps in as the Hormuz crisis re-routes VLCC trade out of the Gulf
Throughout the first half of 2026, the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has…
IMO relies on Jamaica’s expertise as global seafarer training rules face overhaul
Jamaica’s seafarer training expertise is helping to shape the overhaul of…
From products to crude: how the strikes reshaped Russia's seaborne exports
Ukraine's strikes on Russian ports and refineries stepped up sharply after…
The Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC) announced the Free Transit through the Bab al-Mandab Strait
The Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC) has recently become…
Chapman Freeborn launches in-house ICS2 declaration service
Chapman Freeborn, the global aircraft charter specialist and part of Avia…
Seafarer happiness falls as “acute shock” hardens into “chronic strain”
The Mission to Seafarers Q2 2026 Seafarers Happiness Index falls to 6.87/10 as…
DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 31 JULY 2026
Please find below the DORIC Market Insight for the week ending 31ST July 2026.…
MOL issues integrated 'MOL REPORT 2026'
Evolution into a Global Social Infrastructure Company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines,…
IRClass Academy delivers yet another successful PFSO Training Program in Mauritius
IRClass Academy, the training arm of Indian Register of Shipping, successfully…
INTERCARGO Member Fleets continue to outperform on safety and compliance
Dry bulk carriers entered with INTERCARGO continue to demonstrate stronger…
Two closed corridors: Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb both effectively shut to Tanker Traffic
Operational Overview Both major Gulf corridors are effectively closed to…