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DOMETIC 2026 News

Russian Wheat Export Costs Rise, Increased Shipments Buffer Domestic Price Drop

Oct 12, 2026

Russian wheat export prices rose last week amid a firmer Black Sea market, while increased grain shipments helped halt a decline in domestic prices, analysts said.Consultancy IKAR said that, by the end of last week, export prices for wheat with 12…

Exports of French Wheat to Morocco Expected to Fall

Oct 06, 2026

French soft wheat exports to Morocco are expected to drop in the current 2026/27 season after improved rainfall boosted the North African country's domestic harvest, industry officials said on Tuesday.France exported 3.5 million metric tons…

Jotun President & CEO Morten Fon Shares Industry Thoughts Ahead of Nor-Shipping

Oct 13, 2026

As President and CEO of Jotun, the world’s leading provider of marine coatings, Morten Fon follows the industry closely. But he doesn’t let today’s headlines determine the company’s long-term growth strategy.In 2026, Jotun not only celebrated its 100th anniversary…

Ports Could Adopt Battery Storage to Support the Next Phase of Clean Shipping

Oct 15, 2026

Britain’s ports are no longer simply gateways for trade. They are becoming part of the country’s future energy system. Across the UK, a structural shift is underway as ports evolve into hubs for electrification, battery storage, clean transport and industrial energy resilience…

AAPA Presents 2026 Lighthouse Award to Winners for Port Industry Excellence

Sep 29, 2026

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is proud to announce the 2026 Lighthouse Awards winners. AAPA’s Lighthouse Awards are an annual tradition that highlight exceptional port projects that exemplify hard work, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence…

BIMCO Adopts Energy Saving Device Retrofit Addendum

Oct 08, 2026

The shipping industry is working to improve fuel efficiency and ship performance to address decarbonization requirements, new regulations and rising operational costs. To support these developments, BIMCO has adopted the Energy Saving Device Retrofit Addendum 2026…

DSV Taps CMA CGM’s ACT+ to Cut Shipping Emissions

Oct 07, 2026

CMA CGM and logistics group DSV have signed an agreement targeting a reduction of 12,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions over two years through the use of lower-carbon marine fuels.Under the agreement, DSV will use CMA CGM’s ACT+ low-carbon shipping solution…

Sovecon Cuts Russian Grain Forecast Amidst Black Sea Disruptions

Sep 30, 2026

Grain consultancy Sovecon said on Wednesday it had cut its forecast for Russia's 2026/27 grain exports to 44.7 million metric tons, down from 49.4 million tons seen earlier, warning that Azov and Black Sea ports will remain shut until 2027.Both Russia…

Liberty Global Logistics, Hyundai Glovis Study Nuclear-Powered PCTCs

Oct 05, 2026

Liberty Global Logistics (LGL) and Hyundai Glovis signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate the feasibility of developing and operating a small modular reactor (SMR)-powered Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC), initially targeting service between the United States and South Korea…

11 Martime Start-Ups Tagged by PortXL

Sep 30, 2026

PortXL, a maritime startup accelerator, presented the 11 startups and scale-ups selected for its 2026 acceleration program. The cohort was chosen after vetting a global pool of applicants of more than 250 startups. It spans three focus areas…

US to China Dry Bulk Vessels Jump

Sep 30, 2026

'During the first three quarters of 2026, US dry bulk shipments to China have grown 104% y/y, driven by a 176% y/y increase in the shipment of grains. Volumes between the two countries weakened in 2025 amid rising trade tensions and higher tariffs…

Supply Pressurei in Container Vessel Sector

Sep 23, 2026

'Disruptions and strong growth in head-haul trades continue to support the container shipping market in 2026, but accelerating fleet growth could weaken the supply/demand balance in 2027,” says Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO…

HiFleet Schedule Watch Shanghai Call Reinstatements Outpace Omissions, Delta Rotations Revised Again

Oct 08, 2026

Key findingsComparing schedule versions received from 18 September to 8 October 2026, HiFleet found that Shanghai calls remain a key focus of service revisions by several liner operators, and that reinstatements continue to outnumber omissions…

FPT, ZEBOX to Advance AI Solutions in Transportation, Logistics

Oct 01, 2026

FPT, a technology and IT services provider, and ZEBOX, an innovation accelerator initiated by the CMA CGM Group, have entered into a three-year strategic partnership to develop and deploy AI-powered solutions for the transport and logistics industry…

LPG/Ammonia Vessel Joins Nakilat Fleet

Sep 30, 2026

Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat) celebrated the naming of the latest LPG/Ammonia carrier to join its fleet during a special ceremony held at the HD Hyundai Samho shipyard in Yeongam, South Korea.Energy North is set to enter service on the second of October 2026…

Logistics News

Russian Oil Freight Rates Remain High Amidst Tanker Shortage, Black Sea Attacks

Russian Oil Freight Rates Remain High Amidst Tanker Shortage, Black Sea Attacks

Saudi Crude Oil Exports Rise in October

Saudi Crude Oil Exports Rise in October

Bureau Veritas Opens Cruise Excellence Center in Miami

Bureau Veritas Opens Cruise Excellence Center in Miami

Portchain Acquired by StormGeo, Advancing Just-in-Time Voyage Optimization

Portchain Acquired by StormGeo, Advancing Just-in-Time Voyage Optimization

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