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Iran–Israel Missile Conflict Spurs VLCC Surge as Owners Withhold Tonnage

VLCC rates jumped 25% as owners held back tonnage. July-loading demand from Persian Gulf emerging, testing owners' resolve. Daily review of vessel transits...

Singapore Ship Bunker Sales Hit 16-month High

The 4,878,100 metric tonnes of marine fuel (including alternative fuels) sold in Singapore last month marked the highest monthly total since January 2024. ...

Idle Containership Fleet Sees Slight Decline

In the two weeks leading up to June 2, the global idle containership fleet recorded a slight decline in total capacity, despite a small...

MOL May Rethink Persian Gulf Routes as Iran–Israel Tensions Surge

To mull options when vessels, seafarers are under real risk or danger. 'So far, we are continuing normal service, but very carefully.' No...

Iran-Israel Conflict Disrupts Energy Infrastructure, Threatens Key Oil Routes

Oil futures rallied June 15 as Iran, Israel continued to trade attacks. NYMEX crude opens 5% higher; Iran threatens to attack ships in...

May Imports at Busiest U.S. Seaport Drop 9% Amid Tariff Disruptions

May imports to Port of Los Angeles down 9% year-on-year. Incoming cargo due to rebound after China tariffs lowered to 30% from 145%. ...

Warship Wreck Survey Set to Inform Strategy Against Underwater Pollution

Marine experts are set to conduct a detailed survey of HMS Cassandra, a WWI-era British warship wreck near Estonia, to assess its environmental...

Protecting Tanker Operators with Proper Cargo Sampling Practices

Sampling Best Practices Crucial for Tanker Dispute Protection. Sealed and stored samples act as key evidence in disputes. Correct procedures can identify when...

Shipping Eyes Opportunity in Uncertainty at Nor-Shipping 2025

Shipping’s Risk Appetite Grows Despite Global Tensions. Nor-Shipping Highlights Divide in Strategy Amid US-China Rivalry. Volatility Rules, But Shipping Stays the Course. Editor-in-Chief Richard...

LCO₂ Shipping Emerges as Key Enabler for CCS Expansion

Maritime CO₂ Transport Emerges as Key Net-Zero Enabler. Cross-Border LCO₂ Shipping Faces Legal and Technical Hurdles. LCO₂ Vessels Drive Scalable Carbon Capture Logistics. As...