Hanwha Shipping Christens First Dual-Fuel Ready VLCC at Okpo Shipyard
Hanwha Shipping has named its first 320,000 DWT alternative fuel-ready VLCC, built to ABS Class at Hanwha Ocean's Okpo shipyard
Geopolitical tensions and shifting port dynamics are reshaping global sea freight, impacting vessel selection, trade routes, and port rankings. — Indian refiners and a global energy company are avoiding vessels on Iran's blacklist, affecting tanker availability and ship-to-ship transfers. · Ningbo-Zhoushan has surpassed Singapore as the world's second-largest container port; Dubai's port operations decline due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions. · Global conflicts are intensifying disruptions to grain trades, posing challenges for dry bulk shipping and requiring route adjustments. · Hanwha Shipping christens its first dual-fuel ready VLCC, signaling a move towards alternative fuels in crude oil transport.
Hanwha Shipping has named its first 320,000 DWT alternative fuel-ready VLCC, built to ABS Class at Hanwha Ocean's Okpo shipyard
Fuel supply systems provider Auramarine has appointed Lauri Helkkula and Aki Sand to key leadership positions.

Indian oil refiners and a global energy major will avoid vessels on Iran's new blacklist due to security concerns

Dutch inland shipping volumes have fallen 15% in a decade, driven by reduced traditional dry bulk, necessitating a shift to new cargo.

A fraud probe into Dutch Export Credit policies, including a $123.7 million bulker deal, could cost the state hundreds of millions.
Global conflicts are intensifying disruptions in grain trades, creating more challenges for dry bulk shipping owners.
Ningbo-Zhoushan has become the world's second-largest container port, while Dubai's ranking dropped due to Strait of Hormuz issues
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