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LR strengthens Middle East naval presence with Hossam Edris appointment
Lloyd’s Register has appointed Hossam Edris as Naval Business Director for the Middle East, strengthening its capability to support naval and defence programmes across one of the world’s fastest-growing maritime defence markets. Based in Dubai, Edris will lead LR's naval and defence business development activities across the region, working closely with government and industry stakeholders as…
Record year on the Northeast Passage but Arctic shipping remains very limited
In 2025, a record 103 transit voyages were made via the Northeast Passage. However, this is still equivalent to only around a day and a half of ship traffic around the Cape of Good Hope. The vast…
[xclusiv] S&P Report 21th September 2026
Please find below the [xclusiv] latest Weekly S&P Report [xclusiv] 2026_09_21 Market Commentary: VLCCs: Freight Boom Reprices the Fleet The VLCC market has experienced a sharp repricing during…
Grain in Focus US Soybean Sailings to China recover through September
Grain in Focus - US Soybean Sailings to China Recover Through September US soybean sailings to China recovered in September, following the subdued activity discussed in our Week 32 spotlight. At…
Bunker Holding strengthens commercial leadership to drive customer value and growth
Bunker Holding is reshaping its commercial leadership organisation to strengthen its commercial capabilities, bring fresh perspectives to the business and create even greater value for customers.…
How the Shipping Sector must respond to UNEP’s Overshoot report
Responding to the publication of the UN Environment Programme report Limiting Overshoot: Navigating exceedance of 1.5°C and pathways towards return, which finds that as “global temperature rise gets…
Intermodal Report Week 37 2026
Ps find below the Intermodal Report - Week 37 2026 Intermodal Report Week 37 2026
Allied Weekly Market Review Week 37
Pls find below the Allied - Weekly Market Review - Week 37 ALLIED - Weekly Market Report- Week 37
European drought snarls inland commodity flows, cuts power supplies
Rhine, Danube river levels hit record lows in key chokepoints Inland markets face squeeze on fuel, chemicals, metals and grains Power plants reduce output due to cooling water limitations……
Oil producers buy tankers directly to navigate blocked routes
Oil-producing countries that have frequently experienced blockages in major Middle Eastern shipping routes, such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea due to wars, are increasingly purchasing oil…
New LNG Carrier for CNOOC Group Named “GREENERGY RIVER”
On August 4, HUAJING LNG TRANSPORT PTE. LTD. (HLT), a joint venture company in which NYK participates, held a naming ceremony for a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier for the CNOOC…
Lloyd’s Register launches industry-first framework for digital 3D model approval
New Guidance Notes give shipyards and designers a practical route to use intelligent 3D models during class approval Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published what it believes is the maritime industry’s…
[xclusiv] S&P Report 10th August 2026
Please find below the [xclusiv] latest Weekly S&P Report, along with following opening market commentary [xclusiv] 2026_08_10 Market Commentary: The dry bulk freight market delivered a…
Panama strengthens its global standing as ship registry earns ISO 9001:2015 recertification
In an industry where confidence is built on consistency, transparency, and operational performance, Panama has once again reinforced its position among the world’s leading maritime registries. The…
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 Senior Underwriting Director, with initial responsibility for the Korean market. Based in the Clubs London office, Ms. Kim…
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 2005-built) at a net price of $50 million for both vessels, improving our cash position correspondingly. The vessels are…
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