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Iran-US deal logic is building, but the political math doesn’t work yet
Diplomacy and desperation are both accelerating at once. The question for markets is whether either side's decision-makers have enough reason to sign one before the other side's leverage erodes further. Market & trading calls Fade the deal-headline spikes. We'd treat every "productive talks" headline as tradeable fades rather than the start of a sustained de-escalation leg, until there's…
Japan’s push to stage shipbuilding comeback may have Korea checking its stern
Korean shipbuilders may sofon face a second competitor in the LNG carrier market they lead. A major Japanese shipbuilder is considering a large new dock capable of building liquefied natural gas…
Women in shipping do not need to become better jugglers
Women are often praised for being good at juggling, but I am not convinced that this is always the compliment it is meant to be. More often than not, it suggests that women should simply absorb an…
Export disruptions increasingly hurting tanker demand: BIMCO’s Tanker Shipping Market Overview & Outlook August 2026 is out
Tanker Shipping Market Overview & Outlook Export disruptions increasingly hurting tanker demand "Tanker markets are facing mounting pressure as export disruptions continue to reduce seaborne…
IMO completes first global audit cycle of its Member States
IMO has completed the first audit cycle under the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS), with 168 Member States audited on how effectively they implement IMO regulations, since the Scheme became…
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 Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) to develop an AI-powered Transformational Learning Hub (T-Learning Hub) for SSA’s…
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 profoundly altered the global landscape of VLCC crude shipping. Evaluating quarterly liftings by primary loading countries…
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 global rules governing the maritime workforce, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Mr Arsenio…
Iran’s control of Strait of Hormuz raises legal issues; reopening unlikely
Iran’s tightening grip on the Strait of Hormuz has left global energy markets and shipping in turmoil, with The Financial Times reporting that a full reopening of the waterway in 2026 is unlikely.…
Halcyon Health Network, launches free mental wellbeing field guide for Seafarers in High-Risk Waters
Filipino seafarers transiting increasingly volatile waters in the Middle East and other global hotspots now have access to a free, field-ready mental wellbeing resource designed specifically for…
Belgian maritime partnership delivers hands on safety input for IMO ammonia fuel guidelines
Close cooperation between the Belgian Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport (FPS Mobility), EXMAR and Lloyd’s Register turns real world experience into practical rules – contributing towards…
Reliability You Can See: Why Ocean Freight Decisions Fail Without Performance Intelligence
Most ocean freight decisions still look robust at the moment they are made. Procurement teams benchmark rates, compare carrier offers, and award contracts based on a mix of price and service…
IMO Secretary-General speaks at All Aboard Alliance high-level meeting in London
“Seafarers want to feel acknowledged. They want to feel recognised. Still, the seafarers don't have the same benefits as those working on shore. I urge you to listen to the seafarers.” This was the…
ICOMIA Celebrates 60 Years of Global Marine Industry Leadership with Launch of Historical Timeline.
As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) is proud to announce the launch of the ICOMIA 60 Years History Timeline: 1966–2026 - a…
Tanker Market: Uncertainty and Rate Softening
MR The TC17 35kt MEG/East Africa index held flat this week around the WS725-730 level continuing to generate $89,500/day on Baltic description round trip TCE. On the UK-Continent, MR freight levels…
Expanding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to International Maritime Emissions
The United Kingdom Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) came into effect in 2021 to limit greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from key sectors in support of the UK’s 2050 net-zero target. The scheme caps…
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