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Strait of Hormuz Closure Curbs Dry Bulk Demand

Apr 29, 2026

'The Iran war and the resulting disruptions to ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz have increased uncertainty for both the global economy and the dry bulk market. Around 4% of dry bulk cargoes and tonne mile demand typically sail through the strait and at present…

ADNOC LNG Tanker Crosses Strait of Hormuz

Apr 27, 2026

An LNG tanker managed by UAE's ADNOC has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and appears to be near India, ship-tracking data showed on Monday.If confirmed, this will be the first loaded LNG tanker to cross the strait since the Iran war started on February 28…

Trump Grants 90-day Extension to Jones Act Waiver

Apr 27, 2026

President Donald Trump granted a 90-day extension to a shipping waiver that makes it easier to move oil, fuel and fertilizer around the United States, the White House said on Friday, the latest effort to curb rising energy costs linked to the war with Iran…

Green Shipping Service Launched in Singapore

Apr 26, 2026

Pacific International Lines (PIL) and PSA International (PSA), supported by DNV, have launched Singapore’s first joint land-sea green value-added service for cargo transhipped through the Port of Singapore.The new service enables participating…

BIMCO Warns of Hormuz Toll Scam

Apr 23, 2026

BIMCO’s Jakob Larsen, Chief Safety & Security Officer, warns of a potential scam from parties claiming to be Iranian authorities and demanding toll:“BIMCO has received reports of an email scam, but we are still awaiting confirmation that this was in fact a scam…

First LNG Export Cargo Departs Sabine Pass Terminal

Apr 22, 2026

Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil, said on Wednesday that the first cargo of liquefied natural gas has departed from its new Sabine Pass terminal in Texas.Shipping data showed that the vessel…

Golden Pass Texas Facility Ready for Inaugural LNG Export

Apr 20, 2026

An LNG tanker has arrived at the Golden Pass facility in Texas to collect the plant's inaugural export, the company confirmed on Monday, after finally beginning production earlier this year following prolonged delays in construction.The Al Qaiyyah LNG tanker arrived at Golden Pass on Monday…

Chile to US Fruit Trade Down

Apr 20, 2026

Cool Carriers, the world’s largest operator of specialized reefer vessels, reports strong results despite a sharp downturn in demand for its Chilean subsidiary for the 2025/26 Summer season, from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026.Despite a sharp…

US Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship, Tehran Vows Retaliation

Apr 19, 2026

Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might not hold after the U.S. said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran vowed to retaliate.Efforts to build a more lasting peace in the region likewise appeared to be on shaky ground…

Hazardous Cargo Compensation Regime Close to Entry into Force

Apr 15, 2026

Four States deposited their instruments of ratification of the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea, 2010 (2010 HNS Convention), bringing the treaty’s entry into force a step closer…

Iran Could Offer Oman Exit Proposal

Apr 15, 2026

Iran could consider allowing ships to sail freely through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz without risk of attack as part of proposals it has offered in negotiations with the United States, providing a deal is clinched to prevent renewed conflict…

Report: Over 20 Commercial Ships Transit Hormuz

Apr 14, 2026

More than 20 commercial ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing U.S. officials.Reuters could not immediately verify the report.Earlier on Tuesday, the U.S. military's Central Command said no ships have made it past a U…

US Clarifies Details of Hormuz Blockade

Apr 13, 2026

The U.S. military on Monday detailed the boundaries of its Strait of Hormuz blockade, saying it would extend east to the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, while ship-tracking data showed two ships turned around in the strait as the blockade went into effect…

US Navy to Block Ships from Iranian Ports

Apr 12, 2026

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. Navy would start blockading the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war, jeopardizing a fragile two-week ceasefire.The U.S. Central Command said U…

Starmer, Trump Discuss Opening Strait of Hormuz

Apr 09, 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday about the need for a plan to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz 'as quickly as possible,' following a U.S. ceasefire with Iran, Downing Street said…

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