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The Greek-owned fleet continued its expansion in 2025, with the Union of Greek Shipowners outlining regulatory priorities

Canadian ports have significantly dropped in global shipping capacity due to their inability to handle mega-vessels

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Port of Rotterdam and ProRail completed a critical conduit installation under Maasvlakte rail tracks during a 130-hour shutdown

Brent crude oil prices fell by $3 to $93.89 a barrel, coinciding with an overall rise in financial markets

Cool Carriers appointed Mike Knowles as its New Zealand Regional Representative, leveraging his extensive experience in kiwifruit logistics.

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook was assured that new gas export curbs will not harm the state's LNG industry

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) saw a 39-point increase, reaching 3124 points, reflecting global dry bulk shipping rates

Container shipping sees near full fleet employment, yet carriers are still seeking favorable charter deals for available tonnage

Asia-Europe and Transpacific container trades showed mixed performance in early 2026, with diverging demand and rate volatility

Adnoc completed another LNG shipment from the Persian Gulf to India, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, continuing increased energy exports

South Korea's Foreign Ministry indicated an Iranian anti-ship missile likely hit an HMM cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Maersk is introducing a new 'lean service' to leverage the strong China-Australia trade lane, supported by high surcharges.

ABB is converting an expedition yacht to hybrid-electric propulsion for operations in the Galápagos Islands.

The Port of Long Beach will award $1 million to the first shipping line to bunker methanol at the port.

Canada is investing in transport infrastructure and pursuing trade deals to reduce reliance on US trade.

The Port of Oslo and Fjuel AS are piloting digital energy management to advance the port's electrification and emission reduction targets

Anglo-Eastern's Global Security Desk is actively assessing daily risks for vessels and crew due to the Strait of Hormuz closure

The FMC and Maersk reached a US$1.9 million settlement over alleged detention charge violations of the US Shipping Act

A new study suggests floating nuclear power plants are technically viable for deployment in Greece, marking a first for Europe

China's container manufacturing output is projected to fall by as much as 30% this year due to market rebalancing.

Freightos's Q1 2026 earnings call revealed minimal financial impact from the Middle East crisis

A potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a major energy supply shock, with oil prices possibly reaching $200.

Shipping leadership is evolving from technical knowledge to broader skills, driven by industry integration and rapid change

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited issued a presentation to correct inaccuracies found in Diana Shipping Inc.'s investor materials.

G20 merchandise trade saw strong growth in Q1 2026, with exports and imports up 5.3% despite Middle East disruptions.

Scan Global Logistics expanded its collaboration with Hapag-Lloyd to reduce CO2 emissions through a book-and-claim system.

Iron ore futures saw a slight dip, with port spot prices holding steady and steel mills showing limited buying interest

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are hindering maritime casualty response, increasing delays and costs for shippers

Asian stock markets saw mixed results, with Japan and South Korea hitting records, while Iran geopolitical concerns persisted.