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Windward Intelligence Report: October 8

Oct 08, 2026

Windward publishes quarterly intelligence reports tracking developments across global shipping.From the Q3 report:Four navies struck merchant ships, including Iran, Russia, Ukraine, and the United States.Iranian attacks in the Middle East Gulf doubled to 45…

Iran to Shut "Illegal" Hormuz Routes

Oct 07, 2026

Transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz deemed illegal by Iran will soon be closed, an adviser to the Revolutionary Guards' Commander told the semi-official Fars News Agency on Wednesday, referring to the southern pathway hugging Oman's coast…

Hapag-Lloyd: Israel Should Review Improved ZIM Offer

Sep 29, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd on Tuesday urged Israeli authorities to review improved terms in the company's $4.2 billion bid for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services.Israel's finance ministry had said on Monday that the deal should not be approved, but the German…

Panama Canal Increase Daily Neopanamax Capacity to 10 Slots

Sep 28, 2026

The Panama Canal Authority said on Monday it will increase daily booking slots at its Neopanamax locks from 9 to 10 starting October 15, supported by 'improving water conditions and favorable hydrological projections', raising total daily capacity to 33 transit slots across all locks…

Most Gulf Shares Lower As Shipping Uncertainties Persist

Sep 24, 2026

Most Gulf equity markets closed lower on Thursday as little progress in US-Iran diplomacy and persistent risks to Strait of Hormuz shipping unsettled investors.Concerns mounted after Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council…

SGX, European Energy Exchange Offer Baltic Handysize Futures Contracts

Sep 23, 2026

Baltic Exchange announced that both SGX and European Energy Exchange (EEX) are now offering new Baltic Handysize futures contracts, providing market participants with dedicated tools to manage their exposure to the Atlantic and Pacific Handysize basin…

Port Houston Shares Channel Region Monthly Trade & Market Report

Sep 22, 2026

Trade activity across the Houston Ship Channel region showed strength across several key sectors, with energy exports driving regional tonnage growth and Port Houston seeing gains in steel and container imports.Crude oil exports through the Houston Ship Channel are up 40% this year…

HiFleet Schedule Watch Shanghai Call Omissions Dominate as Ningbo Sees Both Retained and Omitted Calls

Sep 22, 2026

Key findingsInternational media continue to report on container port congestion in Shanghai and Ningbo. Comparing schedule data received from 4 to 15 September 2026, HiFleet found that Shanghai calls were a key focus of service revisions by several liner operators…

Fratelli Cosulich Group Announces Express Global Dubai Freight Expansion

Sep 22, 2026

Fratelli Cosulich Group announced the opening of Express Global Dubai, a new step in the international expansion of its freight forwarding activities and a further strengthening of the global presence of Cosulich Logistics.The opening of Express…

Maersk Orders 26 Large Containerships in Fleet Renewal

Sep 18, 2026

Danish shipping group Maersk said on Friday it had ordered 26 large container vessels as part of its ongoing fleet renewal program, with deliveries expected in 2029 and 2030.Maersk said in an emailed statement the vessels will have a capacity of 18…

SGMF Publishes LCA on Methanol as Marine Fuel

Sep 16, 2026

SGMF has published its latest Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) on methanol as a marine fuel, highlighting the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction potential of renewable and synthetic methanol production pathways.The study evaluates 15 methanol production…

COLI Antwerp Completes Four Cargo Shipments in Across Eight Countries

Sep 14, 2026

Starting in February and continuing into September 2026, the Antwerp office of COLI Group completed four project cargo shipments for their clients, end-clients, suppliers and partners in eight countries, including a used mobile crane, an industrial compressor…

Baltic Index Hits Almost Five-Year High

Sep 03, 2026

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, extended gains and rose to a nearly five-year high on Thursday, buoyed by strong rates across all segments.The main Baltic index, which tracks rates for capesize…

PIRIOU Delivers Third Wind-Powered Cargo Ship to NEWTOWT

Sep 01, 2026

Earlier this summer, PIRIOU delivered the Atlantis to NEWTOWT, a new French shipping company formed after the takeover of TOWT. As the third sailing cargo vessel in the fleet and the first vessel delivered to the new shipowner, the Atlantis joins the Anémos and Artémis…

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