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Asia Shipping Media, a Singaporean firm, has rebranded to Splash Maritime Group, expanding its global maritime information services

Central banks are facing growing pressure to consider interest rate cuts as economic conditions evolve.

AD Ports Group launched a new weekly direct shipping service connecting Khalifa Port in the UAE with Umm Qasr Port in Iraq

Moldova and Romania seek to enhance transport and regional cooperation through engagement with Thessaloniki Port Authority

Millions of barrels of oil transited the Strait of Hormuz this weekend, defying Iranian claims of closure.

Terminal Portuario Valparaíso's concession for Terminal 2 at the Port of Valparaíso has been extended until December 2029.

ABS is bolstering its digital and remote support capabilities for the offshore energy sector, integrating AI and addressing cyber threats

Iran has restarted crude oil loadings from Kharg Island after a six-week halt due to lifted US sanctions

HaiSea Marine has successfully completed 100 LNG carrier escorts at the Kitimat LNG Canada export facility

NEUMAR, a new association, has launched to unite nuclear and maritime players for advancing nuclear solutions in shipping

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to shipping, alleging a ceasefire violation, raising concerns for global maritime trade

A drone attack on a Panama-flagged ship in the Black Sea resulted in one fatality and two injuries among the crew.

Shipowners face a choice between two distinct transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz, each with different rules

A vessel has been intercepted by Solomon Islands authorities on suspicion of international maritime crimes.

Nuclear propulsion is re-emerging as a strategic topic for shipping's decarbonization efforts, according to Lloyd's Register

China's iron ore imports have risen in 2026, driving global seaborne trade and positively impacting the dry bulk market

The Baltic Dry Index rose to a one-week high of 2,722 points, primarily driven by the capesize vessel segment

AD Ports Group and Aqaba Development Corporation launched a digital solutions joint venture to boost Aqaba's logistics.

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) climbed 12% last week, hitting an 18-month peak

PhilaPort secured its position as the leading US container port in productivity for the third year in a row

The New ConTex Index rose to 1,554, signaling continued strength in the container ship time charter market

Indian ship recyclers are concerned that current vessel purchase prices are not sustainable, leading to subdued market sentiment

Ammonia's potential as a marine fuel is now being evaluated for its scalability rather than its toxicity.

EMA Group launched CarbonFit, an onboard carbon capture solution for shipping, addressing the industry's decarbonization efforts.

Commercial vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz reached a two-month high on June 18, despite significant AIS disruptions

The Sailors' Society will host expanded Wellness at Sea Conferences in 2026, focusing on mental wellbeing and career development.

Copper concentrate exports from Mongolia's Oyu Tolgoi mine have resumed after being halted by local protests

The Dali's chief engineer admitted to criminal conduct in a deferred prosecution agreement following the Baltimore bridge collision

A Japanese ro-ro cargo ferry ran aground while on its way to Tokyo, with details on the incident still emerging

The European Commission has opened a new €1.1 billion funding round for transport infrastructure development and greening.