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Two India-Bound Tankers Pass Through Strait of Hormuz

Mar 23, 2026

Two tankers bound for India sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran’s power plants unless Tehran drops threats that have effectively closed the Gulf.Gulf nations including Saudi…

Exxon, BP, Vitol Ship Record Volume of US Oil Products to Australia in March

Mar 19, 2026

ExxonMobil, BP and Vitol are shipping a record volume of oil products to Australia from the U.S. in March, shipping data from trading sources shows, filling a gap left by the loss of regular volumes from Asia as the Iran conflict disrupts supplies…

Northwest Seaport Alliance Full Exports Up 2.2% YTD

Mar 18, 2026

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) reports that February 2026 total container volume (international and domestic) reached 207,725 TEUs, down 19.4% compared to February 2025, when shippers were frontloading cargo ahead of expected tariffs…

Louisiana’s St. Bernard Port Report Confirms Strong Economic Impact

Mar 17, 2026

The St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District has recently completed an Economic Impact Assessment to determine how the port affects the economic activity of St. Bernard Parish.The port’s Executive Director, Drew Heaphy, said: “The report highlights that more than 20% of the jobs located in St…

James Fisher Marine Services Group Builds Momentum for 2026

Mar 12, 2026

UK-based marine services provider James Fisher and Sons plc reported improved profitability and margin growth in 2025, with the company pointing to stronger execution across its Defence, Energy and Maritime Transport divisions and continued progress in a multi-year turnaround strategy…

Singapore Developing Master Maritime Plan

Mar 08, 2026

Amidst a more complex and uncertain operating environment, Singapore’s MPA is charting the long-term direction for Maritime Singapore. This includes developing strategies to seize growth opportunities and strengthen Singapore’s position as a key node in global trade…

Bunge Explores Alternative Shipping Routes as Middle East Conflict Worsens

Mar 05, 2026

Global grains trader Bunge is exploring alternative shipping routes and working with customers to minimize any disruptions caused due to the conflict in the Middle East, a company spokesperson told Reuters.While the company did not immediately provide details on any alternative routes…

Exxon to Send its First Fuel Shipment from US Gulf Coast to Australia

Mar 04, 2026

Exxon Mobil is set to ship around 600,000 barrels of fuel from the U.S. Gulf Coast to cover its own import requirements in Australia, the first such shipments by the oil major, four sources with knowledge of the matter said.The planned shipments…

TII SCHEUERLE Furthers Development of Self Propelled Modular Transporter

Mar 04, 2026

TII SCHEUERLE, a leading manufacturer and inventor of the Self Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT), continues to strengthen the technological leadership of its flagship product. Building on previous technologies such as the telematics and fleet management system SCHEUERLE Connect…

U.S. Flag Tanker Damaged, 150 Vessels Stranded with Strait of Hormuz Close

Mar 02, 2026

Insurance companies are cancelling war risk coverage for vessels in the Gulf as the widening Iran conflict disrupted shipping, leaving at least four tankers damaged, two seafarers killed and 150 ships stranded around the Strait of Hormuz.Shipping through the strait between Iran and Oman…

At Least Three Tankers Hit in Gulf

Mar 01, 2026

At least three tankers were damaged off the Gulf coast and one seafarer was killed as Iranian retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran exposed ships to collateral damage, shipping sources and officials said on Sunday.Risks to commercial shipping have surged in the past 24 hours…

Jotun-Coated Vessels See 11.8m Tons of Avoided CO₂ Emissions

Feb 24, 2026

Jotun, a leading manufacturer of marine coatings, reported an estimated 11.8 million tons of avoided CO₂ emissions for vessels coated with its products in 2025, an increase from 11.1 million tons from the year before. The result is verified…

Brazil Pauses Ivory Coast Cocoa Imports with Phytosanitary Concerns

Feb 24, 2026

Brazil has temporarily suspended cocoa imports from Ivory Coast due to phytosanitary risks, the country's official gazette showed on Tuesday.Brazil's Agriculture Ministry cited risks related to 'the high influx of beans from neighboring countries into Ivory Coast…

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