Canada and Australia Impose Coordinated Sanctions Targeting Russian Fleet Operations
Canada and Australia expand sanctions on Russian-linked vessels and trade, targeting over 260 new ships.
Canada imposes export restrictions on nearly 1,000 items...
New Freightos Index: Israel-Iran Conflict Yet to Hit Shipping
The Israel-Iran conflict raises fears of a potential Strait of Hormuz closure, threatening global oil flows and freight market stability.
Container shipping rates...
VLCC Rates Surge Amid Israel-Iran Tensions
VLCC rates surged over 50% on MEG/East routes, driven by geopolitical tensions and market uncertainty.
Suezmax activity picked up in the West, while...
Strait of Hormuz Tensions Disrupt Global Shipping and Energy Trade
The mid-June 2025 escalation between Israel and Iran has renewed fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global...
HD Hyundai Aims for Eco-Friendly Shipping with Wind-Powered Sail System
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has developed a 30-meter wind sail designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions using wind power.
A land-based...
Alphaliner: Carriers Lock 80% of Capacity into Fixed Sailings
Maritime analytics firm Alphaliner reports a strategic shift in container liner operations: carriers are now committing as much as 80% of their vessel capacity...
Drewry: Intra‑Asia Capacity Surge Puts Pressure on Freight Rates
Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index rose 8% in early June but remains 27% below last year.
Increased vessel capacity across Asian routes is driving...
Turbulent Waters: Middle East Unrest Puts Global Shipping at Risk
Iran-Israel conflict prompts UKMTO to raise maritime threat level to "SIGNIFICANT."
Strait of Hormuz sees notable vessel traffic decline as shipping risks rise.
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Valenciaport Traffic Records Slight Decline in May
Valenciaport handles 526,814 TEUs in May, down 1.38% from last year.
Trade with Algeria surges, becoming a top partner in both cargo and...
Norwegian Partners Launch Green Maritime Energy Station Project
Norwegian consortium launches green maritime energy hub at Karmsund Port.
Project to supply hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol for low-emission shipping.
Facility will act...
Maersk Rolls Out New Berlin-Class Methanol Ships
A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has named the first vessel in a series of 17,480 TEU vessels equipped with dual-fuel methanol propulsion. The naming...
Port Infrastructure Faces $7.6 Billion Annual Risk from Climate Threats
Sea Level Rise Threatens Major Ports Like Houston, Antwerp, and Shanghai.
Port of Houston Faces Billions in Potential Damage from Extreme Weather.
Energy...
Israel-Bound War Risk Insurance Triples in a Week
7-Day Voyages to Israeli Ports Now Cost Up to 1% of Ship Value.
Haifa Refinery Shutdown Follows Iranian Strike.
Haifa Port Operations Continue...
UK Imposes Sanctions on 20 Shadow Fleet Tankers
Two Shipmanagers Also Targeted in Latest UK Action.
Sanctioned Vessels Exceed 1.4 Million dwt in Capacity.
The UK government has rolled out new sanctions...
Saudi Oil Exports Surge as Tensions Rise in Hormuz Strait
Loadings from Gulf Ports Jump 24% in a Week.
Shippers on High Alert After Israel-Iran Conflict Begins.
QatarEnergy Advises LNG Ships to Avoid...
Oil Tankers Near Iran Appear to be in Rural Russia as...
Nearly 1,000 Ships Affected by Jamming Since Israel-Iran Conflict.
Tanker Collision South of Hormuz Raises Navigation Risks.
Sister Ship Front Eagle Also Shows...
Far East to North America Exports Slip as Global Container Throughput...
According to provisional figures released by Container Trade Statistics (CTS) and reported by DynaLiners, worldwide container throughput in April 2025 experienced a 5.8% year-on-year...
Brent Crude’s Jump Underscores Strait of Hormuz’s Vital Role in Energy...
The Strait of Hormuz is unequivocally the world's most critical oil chokepoint, a narrow waterway between Oman and Iran that serves as the sole...
Yara Clean Ammonia Helps Achieve Landmark Ship-to-Ship Ammonia Bunkering Pilot
Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA), a global leader in ammonia trading and distribution, has announced its critical role in a groundbreaking maritime decarbonization initiative spearheaded...
PSA Singapore and Hainan Harbor Collaborate to Optimize Cargo Flow
PSA Singapore and Hainan Harbor & Shipping International Port Co., Ltd. (operator of Yangpu International Container Terminal - YPICT) have officially signed a Memorandum...
