
Iran Shifts Naval Strategy, Targeting Emirati Ports
Iran's naval strategy has reportedly shifted from chokepoint control to targeted pressure on Emirati ports, including Jebel Ali
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Iran's naval strategy has reportedly shifted from chokepoint control to targeted pressure on Emirati ports, including Jebel Ali

Nura Shipco Management, a new firm co-founded with Nura International Shipping, has officially launched in Singapore

A vessel anchored off the UAE coast near Fujairah was seized by unauthorized personnel and is heading towards Iranian waters

A two-day B2B Maritime Technical Networking Summit has commenced at the Grecotel La Riviera resort in Greece

ICTSI has secured a formal review of the Puerto Caldera port concession in Costa Rica, challenging the award to a Maersk-Hapag-Lloyd…

Teekay Tankers has acquired two Korean-built suezmax resale newbuildings for $190 million, with delivery expected in 2027

Neptune is deferring its Auckland to Norfolk Island westbound call on Voyage 2604W due to a heavy lift operation

Stuart Macdonald, inspired by a solo ocean rower, plans to row the Atlantic early next year, engaging with the shipping industry
Canada's maritime trade connectivity has significantly decreased over the last ten years, according to the Bank of Canada

Davie Defense finalized a $3.5 billion contract to build five new Arctic Security Cutters for the U.S. Coast Guard
Yang Ming is adding 22 new container ships by 2030 and has launched three services this year to boost its cargo base
FedEx, Maersk, and GXO believe Amazon's new supply chain services will not significantly impact their core business.

Coupa Inspire 2026 highlighted AI-driven tools for sourcing, network optimization, and automation in supply chains
Hapag-Lloyd experienced a net loss in Q1 due to higher terminal storage costs from port congestion and increased operating expenses.

Maryland secured a record $2.25 billion settlement with the owner and operator of the Dali container ship

Hapag-Lloyd reported a substantial first-quarter loss, citing Red Sea disruptions and adverse weather conditions as key factors

Bob's Discount Furniture is employing a three-step strategy to mitigate the effects of tariffs and fuel costs
Maersk boosts China-India shipping capacity to meet rising demand from India's industrial development and import needs
DNV indicates the IMO's carbon pricing mechanism for shipping decarbonization will likely fail without a funding component

Global Supply Chain Pressure Index hits a four-year peak, signaling increased stress due to geopolitical developments

Torm is expanding its fleet with six MR tanker resales, with deliveries anticipated between 2027 and 2028.

BW LNG has reportedly ordered two new 174,000 cbm LNG carriers from HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries for 2026 delivery

Thenamaris has reportedly ordered four new MR2 product tankers from HD Hyundai Mipo for 2028 delivery

MSC has secured almost half of the container capacity on the North Europe-Mediterranean trade route

Greek owner Cape Shipping is expanding its fleet by ordering two newcastlemax bulk carriers from Dajin Heavy Industry

Hapag-Lloyd reported flat container volumes in Q1 2026, leading to a loss of market share against global growth

OOCL is appealing a substantial $45 million penalty from the US Federal Maritime Commission, citing unconstitutionality

Rhenus Project Logistics has begun shipping 24 train sets from China to Brazil for the Metrô BH system upgrade

CBP has approved $35 billion in tariff refunds for duties invalidated by a Supreme Court decision, processing payments via a new portal

CMA CGM is introducing a Peak Season Surcharge on all cargo from Taiwan to Canadian East and West Coast ports
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