DOMETIC 2026 News

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…

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…

Port of Virginia Nears Completion of Dredging Project, Inaugurates New ULCV Berth

Jan 07, 2026

The Port of Virginia is nearing the completion of its $1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program with a critical piece of the strategic capital investment program being delivered in early 2026.In February, the port is scheduled to take delivery of the deepest shipping channels on the US East Coast…

ITI Achieves Cargo Transfer Record in Chile

Jan 07, 2026

Iquique Terminal Internacional (ITI) in Chile, operated by Hanseatic Global Terminals, closed 2025 with an all-time cargo transfer record, exceeding 3.3 million metric tons and representing 33% growth over the previous year.The milestone reaffirms…

Shipbuilding: DHT Accepts New VLCC

Jan 02, 2026

DHT Holdings, Inc. has taken delivery of a VLCC newbuilding from Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. The vessel is named DHT Antelope and is entering the spot market. It is the first of a series of four VLCC newbuildings to be delivered to the company during the first half of 2026…

Schwandt Appointed Schottel CEO

Jan 05, 2026

On January 1, 2026, Roland Schwandt took over as CEO of SCHOTTEL GmbH from Stefan Kaul as part of an orderly succession plan. Christian Bock was appointed Deputy CEO. In the future, Stefan Kaul will focus on production and materials management…

Maersk Names New Regional President for North America

Jan 04, 2026

A.P. Moller - Maersk has appointed Ditlev Blicher as the new Regional President for North America, effective January 1, 2026.Blicher assumes the role after most recently serving as the company’s Regional President for Asia Pacific since 2023…

Lee Wise Named President of W.S. Darley & Co.

Dec 31, 2025

W.S. Darley & Co., a provider of firefighting, emergency, and defense equipment, has announced a decade-long succession plan with the appointment of Lee Wise as its new President effective January 1, 2026. Lee Wise succeeds Paul C. Darley, who has served in the role for 30 years…

Shipping Full Steam Ahead: What '25 has set up for '26

Dec 17, 2025

After several years of volatility, 2025 became the year the global shipping markets began to reset. Not collapse—but recalibrate.According to Veson Nautical’s 2025 End-of-Year Market Report, the past year was defined by persistent geopolitical disruption…

Container Vessels: Return to Suez Canal Looms Large

Dec 18, 2025

'Assuming a significant increase in recycling of older ships and a reduction in average sailing speeds, we forecast that average market conditions in 2026 will be like those in 2025 but 2027 could see slightly weaker market conditions. We forecast ship demand growth of 2…

Cocoa Prices Jump as Ivorian Port Arrivals Crawl

Dec 29, 2025

Cocoa futures were sharply higher on Monday boosted partly by a slowdown in port arrivals in top grower Ivory Coast, while raw sugar and coffee prices also rose.COCOA* London cocoa rose 6.7% to 4,498 pounds a metric ton by 1447 GMT.* Exporters…

Baku Port Handles 37% More Containers in 2025

Dec 19, 2025

The Baku International Sea Trade Port, a key hub on the Middle Corridor, will have handled 37% more containers in 2025 than the previous year and aims to increase the volume again in 2026, port chief Eldar Salakhov said.By the end of the month…

800-Ton Goliath Crane Takes Shape in Port of Chioggia

Dec 15, 2025

Italy’s Cimolai Technology  reached a major construction milestone on one of the largest crane projects currently underway in Europe, completing the lifting and erection of the main girder of the first of two massive 800-ton rail-mounted Goliath cranes at the Port of Chioggia…

Jordan Buys 120,000 Metric Tons of Feed Barley

Dec 10, 2025

Jordan's state grain buyer bought about 120,000 tons of animal feed barley in an international tender on Wednesday seeking the same volume, European traders said.It was all bought at an estimated $272.75 a ton cost and freight (c&f) included…

Corvus Energy Secures Record Order for Seven Fully Electric CMAL Ferries

Dec 18, 2025

Corvus Energy, a provider of zero-emission energy solutions for the maritime industry, has received a record order from Remontowa Shipbuilding in Poland for the supply of battery systems for seven new fully electric ferries for Scottish Government…

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Two New Post-Panamax Cranes Arrive at Port Tampa Bay

Two New Post-Panamax Cranes Arrive at Port Tampa Bay

U.S. Appeals Court Backs FMC in Evergreen Dispute

U.S. Appeals Court Backs FMC in Evergreen Dispute

Strait of Hormuz Closure Curbs Dry Bulk Demand

Strait of Hormuz Closure Curbs Dry Bulk Demand

Ukraine Strikes Russia's Tuapse Refinery

Ukraine Strikes Russia's Tuapse Refinery

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