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EU Doesn’t See Risks to Oil and Gas Supply Yet

Mar 15, 2026

In separate ad hoc meetings of the Gas Coordination Group and the Oil Coordination Group held on March 12, the Commission and EU countries assessed the situation concerning the EU’s gas and oil security of supply in view of the continued disruptions in the Middle East…

US Diesel Exports Hit High as Europe Strengthens Sanctions Against Russian Oil

Feb 23, 2026

U.S. diesel exports to Europe hit an all‑time high in January after the continent strengthened its ban on imports of Russian-derived fuel, and as discounted Russian diesel displaced U.S. fuel in Brazil, data showed and analysts said.The developments show how Western sanctions…

Organizations Release Joint Support Statement on Maritime Labour Convention 20th Anniversary

Feb 23, 2026

On behalf of the International Labour Organization, the International Chamber of Shipping, and International Transport Workers’ Federation:On the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, we jointly reaffirm our commitment to…

Xeneta: Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update

Feb 20, 2026

“Average spot rates are down this week across all main fronthaul trades out of the Far East. From Far East to US West Coast and US East Coast, it is a textbook market development with falling spot rates coinciding with a slight uptick in offered capacity…

Port Attack Near Odesa Kills Three Brothers

Feb 13, 2026

Three Ukrainian brothers, including an eight-year-old, were killed near the eastern front line and a Russian drone attack killed one person and injured six others at one of Ukraine's Black Sea ports near Odesa, Ukrainian officials said on Friday…

IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction Holds 12th Session

Jan 30, 2026

The International Maritime Organization's Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) held its 12th session at IMO Headquarters in London, January 19-23, and was chaired by Mr. Erik Tvedt (Denmark). Outcomes are summarized below:KEY…

HAROPA PORT Achieves Record 2025 Results, Accelerates Green Corridor Strategy

Jan 21, 2026

HAROPA PORT’s operations were shaped by an unpredictable international environment, marked by the introduction of new US customs tariffs, the reshuffling of shipping line Alliances and strategies, and the normalization of routing via the Cape of Good Hope instead of the Suez Canal route…

Port NOLA Marks Ninth Year Surpassing One Million Cruise Passenger Movements

Jan 21, 2026

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) closed calendar year 2025 with 1,067,407 cruise passenger movements, marking the ninth year the port has exceeded one million annual passengers (excluding 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19). Port NOLA’s sustained…

DP World Survey Finds Trade Leaders Upbeat on 2026 Despite Rising Barriers

Jan 21, 2026

The core finding of DP World’s new Global Trade Observatory (GTO) Annual Outlook Report 2026 is that while global trade outlook looks fragile, business confidence does not. Ninety-four percent of respondents expect 2026 trade growth to match or exceed the pace of 2025…

China's Coal Imports Slump

Jan 14, 2026

'In 2025, seaborne coal shipments to China fell 10% as domestics supply increased and demand from steel manufacturing and electricity generation weakened. The decline affected shipments out of Indonesia, the US, Australia and Colombia in particular…

Smartgyro Appoints Alessio Loguercio As New Managing Director

Jan 13, 2026

Smartgyro, a leader in marine stabilization, announced the appointment of Alessio Loguercio as its new Managing Director. With more than 15 years of experience across technical, operational and commercial roles in the marine industry, Alessio brings a combination of strategic vision…

Suez Canal Rebound Muted Despite Houthi Attack Stoppage

Jan 08, 2026

“100 days ago, on 29 September, the Minervagracht was to become the last ship to be attacked by the Houthis, at least for now. Forty-three days later, the Houthis declared an end to their attacks on ships. Despite this, traffic through the Suez…

Barbara Scheel Agersnap Steps Down as Copenhagen Malmö Port CEO

Dec 19, 2025

After more than eight years in the position as CEO of Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP), Barbara Scheel Agersnap is stepping down.Barbara Scheel Agersnap has led CMP since 2017. During this period, she has been a driving force for developing the company…

Crewed Up, Not Crew Cut: How ARC Is Rethinking Retention at Sea

Dec 15, 2025

For the last few decades, the U.S. maritime industry has faced a slow-burning situation: few ships, an aging mariner workforce and too little visibility into what it takes to sustain both. In the aftermath of COVID-19, that challenge grew more urgent…

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