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Major ship charterers and operators made limited progress on decarbonization targets in 2025, despite biofuel adoption

The Capesize dry bulk market experienced a challenging week, marked by a substantial drop in earnings due to limited cargo.

Commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has fallen, with military activity and dark vessel operations increasing.

Ocean container spot rates are trending higher, with shippers facing substantial freight cost increases and export delays from Asia

Extended vessel idling in the Arabian Gulf due to the Strait of Hormuz closure creates fuel quality management challenges

Greek and Norwegian maritime authorities convened at Posidonia 2026 to discuss global fleet security strategies.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended American actions in the Strait of Hormuz after India protested the deaths of three Indian…

Best Oasis, a maritime crewing and training firm, launched its new brand and logo during a Posidonia-affiliated event.

UECC's decade-old investment in dual-fuel LNG vessels and increased bio-LNG use positions it ahead of environmental regulations

US forces are escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz at night, enabling significant oil transit after mine removal

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme will encompass the maritime sector from July 1, 2026, impacting shipping operations.

France has launched a new funding program to support shipping decarbonization through vessel retrofits, newbuilds, and port infrastructure

China has started building an ultra-large LNG carrier, showcasing its advanced shipbuilding capabilities for global energy logistics

Russian seaborne oil exports hit a seasonal low in May, but overall volumes remain strong, impacting global energy markets

India's crude oil imports increased by over 3% in April from March, totaling 20.08 million metric tons.

The global oil market's current stability is precarious, heavily relying on China's subdued crude import demand.

Geopolitical instability and the Iran war disrupted European energy markets in H1 2026, impacting LNG flows and raising gas prices

The UK and Japan are poised to sign an £18 billion investment agreement, largely focused on clean energy and infrastructure

Russia's global standing has diminished, with oil price gains unable to offset sanctions and isolation, according to the IMF.

Container freight rates saw slower growth in Week 24, with Trans-Pacific lanes to the US West Coast largely plateauing.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) secured its position as India's leading container port, ranking 22nd globally

Tianjin Port earned international praise for its smart terminal, green development, and technological innovations during a recent…

Cai Mep and Hai Phong ports in Vietnam secured spots among the world's top 20 container ports for performance

WTI Midland crude oil differentials fell on Friday as Moeve offered a cargo at a reduced price, with no deals closed

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated American refineries could handle more Venezuelan crude oil, potentially boosting exports

A plane crash in Missouri resulted in the deaths of twelve people, including eleven parachutists and the pilot

A reported US-Iran deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift oil sanctions, impacting global shipping and energy.

Commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains consistent, with over 200 transits recorded in a recent period

Iran's Kharg Island, vital for oil exports, is now a key focus in the conflict involving the US and Israel

Shimizu Port's foreign-trade container volumes decreased by 6% in May compared to the previous year, totaling 33,808 TEUs.