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DOMETIC 2026 News

Bangladesh Seeks US LNG Amidst Global Supply Disruptions

Aug 12, 2026

Bangladesh is turning to the United States for a long-term liquefied natural gas supply deal as it seeks to shore up energy supplies amid disruptions in global gas markets caused by the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.The government on Wednesday approved the purchase of 117 LNG cargoes from U…

European Wheat Prices Extend Losses Amidst Black Sea Truce Talks

Aug 11, 2026

Euronext wheat prices extended losses on Tuesday to the lowest level since mid-July as market rumours of talks to halt attacks on vessels in the Black Sea eased concerns about a squeeze on Russian and Ukrainian exports.Sluggish demand for Western European wheat…

Crowley Adds Container Service Connecting Port Houston and Central America

Aug 19, 2026

Crowley, a provider of logistics, marine and energy solutions, announced a new weekly container service connecting Port Houston to Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala, and Puerto Cortés, Honduras, two of Central America’s largest and fastest-growing trade gateways…

Despite $600m Middle East Hit, Hapag-Lloyd Q2 Results are Strong

Aug 13, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd reported a recovery in second-quarter 2026 earnings as stronger container volumes and spot rates helped counter roughly $600 million in additional costs stemming from the Middle East conflict.The German container shipping group posted Q2 EBITDA of $829 million…

Global Grain Shipments Fall as Black Sea Attacks Escalate

Aug 20, 2026

Over the last five weeks (week 29-33) global grain shipments have fallen 8% y/y, fuelled by a 26% y/y drop in grain exports from the Black Sea as Russian and Ukrainian attacks on ships and port infrastructure have intensified.“A recent proposal…

Call for Shore Power in Greenland

Aug 11, 2026

Air quality screenings recorded at the port of Ilulissat in Greenland show high air pollution levels with an average around 60-70 times higher than safe low particle levels recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) of 1,000 particles/cm3…

Sofar Ocean Publishes White Paper Examining El Niño's Impact on Port Infrastructure and Operations

Aug 10, 2026

This white paper examines how the unpredictable 2026 El Niño season is straining port operations worldwide, and how real time ocean data is helping ports adapt.Sofar Ocean, the leading ocean intelligence platform, released a new white paper…

Shuttle Tankers: A Distinct Vessel Breed, a Niche Market

Aug 12, 2026

A wave of new investment in dedicated shuttle tankers has been spurred by the age profile of the existing fleet coupled with surging developments in the Brazilian offshore market.Constituting a specialized asset class, dynamic positioning (DP)…

Cruise Ship First to Bunker LNG at Civitavecchia

Aug 12, 2026

Axpo and Vitol have completed the first LNG bunkering operation at the Port of Civitavecchia in Italy, refueling the flagship vessel of an international cruise line.Green Pearl, a 7,500 m³ Italian bunkering vessel operated by Axpo, conducted…

Fratelli Cosulich in Focus: Building the Fleet for a Multi-Fuel Future

Aug 11, 2026

Fratelli Cosulich Group emerged from a turbulent 2025 with profitability largely intact, while continuing to put capital into ships designed for a changing marine fuels market. At the center of that strategy is Maya Cosulich, the first of a…

Maersk Training Sold to OpenGate Capital

Aug 10, 2026

A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has entered into an agreement to sell Maersk Training and its subsidiary Maersk H2S Safety Services to Open Gate Capital, an industrial, corporate carve-out specialist. The agreement remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals…

Maersk to Sell Training Subsidiary

Aug 09, 2026

A.P. Moller - Maersk has entered into an agreement to sell Maersk Training and its subsidiary Maersk H2S Safety Services to Open Gate Capital, an industrial, corporate carve-out specialist.For more than four decades, Maersk Training has provided specialized training…

Strong Cargo Demand Offsets Rising Costs for ONE

Aug 04, 2026

Ocean Network Express (ONE) reported a profitable first quarter for fiscal 2026, overcoming higher fuel costs and geopolitical disruptions through strong cargo demand, disciplined capacity management and rising freight rates, while continuing…

AD Ports Group Reports Strong Q2

Aug 14, 2026

AD Ports Group reported record second-quarter results for 2026, with strong growth in its Maritime & Shipping business and higher freight rates helping offset significant disruption to UAE port volumes stemming from conflict in and around the Strait of Hormuz…

USACE Announces New Infrastructure Approach to Protect Juneau From Glacial Floods

Aug 10, 2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Department of the Interior announced Friday their intent to undertake a 'Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork' (BINP) approach to protect Juneau, Alaska, from future glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF)…

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Russian Seaborne Oil Exports Rise 16.4% in August

Russian Seaborne Oil Exports Rise 16.4% in August

Iran Reroutes Russian Wheat Imports Through Caspian Sea

Iran Reroutes Russian Wheat Imports Through Caspian Sea

Strait of Hormuz Vessel Traffic Slows to a Trickle

Strait of Hormuz Vessel Traffic Slows to a Trickle

Panama Canal Stress: Is the Worst Dead Ahead?

Panama Canal Stress: Is the Worst Dead Ahead?

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