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CAIRO, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Iranian media suggested explosions in southern Iran on Saturday evening were related to Iranian military activities rather than US strikes while both sides reported that…
CAIRO, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Egyptian fertilizer producers have been notified of a new 33% reduction in their natural gas supplies, a company statement and industry officials said on Sunday, as the...
By Lucia Kassai, Devika Krishna Kumar, Charles Gorrivan and Archie Hunter Nov 8, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Oil traders are seeking approval from the US government to use some tankers that were sanctioned...
The IMO said at least 25 seafarers have been killed in the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran war began on February 28, with thousands still stuck in the Gulf.
Bulgarian prosecutors found severely damaged human remains on a chemical tanker that matches the drone-hit Wine Trader, and have ordered DNA tests on them.
US forces disabled the cargo ship M/V Huda in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly tried to breach the Iran blockade, CENTCOM said on November 7, 2026.
The UAE National Guard rescued all 22 crew members of a cargo ship that caught fire in the Gulf of Oman, and said that all of them are in stable condition.
Summary VOC Port has added direct connectivity to Vietnam through the maiden call of container vessel M.V. Haian Alfa at Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal (DBGT) on 7 November 2026. Operating under the…
Nov 7 (Reuters) – An American military aircraft fired on and disabled a commercial vessel that tried to break the US blockade of Iran on Saturday, US Central Command said. The St....
Yemen’s Houthis have imposed a maritime licensing system in the Red Sea to control commercial shipping traffic through the critical waterway.
Scientists have cracked the four-letter combination of a 16th-century brass padlock that remained buried on a Welsh Beach for almost 400 years.
David Paterson, an oil rig worker from Peterhead was given a 14 year jail sentence for his part in a £40 million cocaine smuggling case.
By Laura Curtis Nov 7, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The union representing about 250 security workers at the US’s busiest ports agreed to continue negotiations on a new labor contract for two more...
By Vallari Srivastava and Sumit Saha Nov 6 (Reuters) – The Iran conflict has sent tanker rates soaring, forcing sellers to deepen discounts on heavy crude grades and giving US Gulf Coast...
The IMO Council has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting seafarers amid rising maritime security threats, condemning attacks on commercial vessels.
Adani Ports to acquire Evos, Europe’s second-largest independent liquid storage operator, with 8 terminals, 452 tanks and 63 berths, in a €2.56 billion deal.
USS Theodore Roosevelt docks in Singapore for a port visit before sailing through the Malacca Strait to relieve a carrier group in the Middle East.
GRSE has delivered INS Amini, the fifth of eight anti-submarine shallow water craft, to the Indian Navy with over 80% indigenous content.
Seaspan has awarded a $182 million contract to Algoma Steel and Stigterstaal Canada to supply Canadian-made steel for up to six multi-purpose icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard
Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited (GPPL) now expects to commission its new liquid cargo berth in late March or early April 2027, following construction delays that have pushed completion beyond the earlier December…
Andaman and Nicobar Islands Member of Parliament Bishnu Pada Ray has sought central approval for approximately ₹2,550 crore in jetty reconstruction and replacement passenger-cargo vessels, alongside a shipyard…
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) delivered the anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft Amini to the Indian Navy on 5 November 2026, adding another domestically designed vessel intended to…
Maersk has withdrawn its Heavy Load Surcharge (HWS) for eligible 20-foot dry containers moving from northwest India to North Europe and the Mediterranean, effective from 7 November 2026. The change covers…
Sri Lanka has launched its One TRADE national single window, beginning with tea and coconut exporters as it moves cross-border documentation onto a common digital platform. The system went live on 5 November…
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has opened applications for concessional imports of 27,250 vehicles from the United Kingdom under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)…
The Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA) has urged the Union government to permit temporary duty-free natural rubber imports, citing domestic shortages and prices reaching ₹300 per kg. In a…
Gujarat Energy Limited has signed a 10-year agreement with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to procure up to four million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG), with deliveries beginning in 2028…
Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) is targeting March 2027 to transfer operations of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) and its Overflow Container Yard to DP World, following the signing of a 15-year…
A wave of tanker deliveries is set to test whether geopolitical disruption and longer trading routes can continue supporting charter rates and ship values, according to S&P Global Energy CERA’s latest fleet…
LPG exports have been declining so far in 2026, apart from the US. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “global LPG (liquified petroleum gas) trade had been growing steadily for…
Ethanol-fuelled vessels have entered the dry bulk orderbook for the first time, with 19 dual-fuel vessels now on order. However, the bigger story is whether greater fuel flexibility will change how dry bulk…
Shipping has never been a slow-moving business. Vessels move. Markets move. Customers call. Ports become congested. Bunker prices change. New opportunities appear. Risks develop. Decisions often need to be…
The global race to decarbonise shipping is fast becoming a race to prepare ports, according to Lloyd’s Register’s latest Fuel for Thought: Ports report. While shipowners continue to order alternative-fuel…
The list of successful alternative-fuel bunker operations keeps growing, as seen over the past week. Two ammonia-capable vessels received green ammonia in different parts of the world. In South Korea, Eastern…
Last week’s improving recycling sentiment has encountered a changing international backdrop. Crude oil has retreated sharply, domestic steel prices have weakened across several destinations, and freight…
As world leaders gather at COP31, Seas At Risk is calling for urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and black carbon emissions to protect marine ecosystems and accelerate a fair transition away from…
For many years, World Container Index (WCI) has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts. If your organisation requires regional visibility/coverage beyond the eight trade lanes…
Pan Ocean have committed their Capesize “Pan Advance” 179/2009 Hyundai, Korea (SS 06/2029, DD 07/2027, Scrubber fitted) to Source: Advanced Shipping & Trading S.A.
VLCCs have softened throughout the week as limited enquiry and increasingly competitive Suezmax alternatives have tempered owners’ Source: Affinity Research LLP
Singapore’s residual fuel oil stocks have averaged 3% higher so far in November than across October, Enterprise Singapore’s latest data shows. Changes in monthly average Singapore stocks from October to…
The Board of Directors of d’Amico International Shipping S.A., a leading international marine transportation company operating in the product tanker market, today examined and approved the Company’s Third…
The Indian ship recycling market remains firm during the week, with buyers showing strong interest in acquiring suitable vessels Source: Best Oasis Limited
India’s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has agreed to acquire Netherlands-based liquid storage operator Evos B.V. in a €2.56 billion ($2.88 billion) deal that will give the company...
The Trump administration has expanded sanctions targeting Cuba’s maritime and energy sectors, identifying five Cuban-flagged vessels as blocked property and opening the door to further sanctions against…
A European Parliament committee has voted to oppose the approval of two Indian ship recycling yards, dealing a setback to shipping industry efforts to expand access to South Asia’s shipbreaking...
Beijing has approved a law to improve China's Antarctic research and strengthen regulation of its exploration activities, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Friday.
One seafarer was killed in an explosion believed to have been caused by a missile attack on an oil products tanker in the Gulf on Thursday, the ship's manager said on Friday.
This nearly $1-billion development has unlocked new deepwater reserves to boost energy security and stabilize power costs.
German container shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has completed its acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam, strengthening its ties with Maersk at one of Europe’s most...
PTTEP, TotalEnergies, KUFPEC, and Petronas have sealed a deal to co-develop gas fields off the coast of Sarawak, Malaysia.
Luxembourg-headquartered Tenaris has secured contracts to supply oil country tubular goods (OCTG), line pipe and coating services for Cyprus's...
Nexans has signed a subcontract with Hellenic Cables, in consortium with Asso.subsea, to deliver the 110 kV cable system for the Corinth-Kos HVDC...
This award comes ahead of a final investment decision (FID) for Venture Global's LNG expansion project in Louisiana, which is targeted for early 2027.
Thailand’s Precious Shipping is preparing a change at the top, with longtime managing director Khalid Moinuddin Hashim moving to executive vice chairman and finance chief Gautam Khurana taking over the running…
Turkish marine survey specialist DenAr Ocean Engineering Services has been selected by the country’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources to carry out geophysical and geotechnical seabed investigations for…
DenAr Ocean Engineering Services has been awarded a contract by Türkiye’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR) to carry out...
UK-headquartered oilfield services specialist EnerMech has secured a contract from Chevron for pipeline pre-commissioning services on the Aseng gas development offshore Equatorial Guinea. The contract covers…
TotalEnergies is deepening its LNG footprint on both sides of its supply chain with new supply from the UAE and a long-term offtake deal in China.
Finland jails the Fitburg captain and boatswain for cutting two undersea telecom cables with a dragged anchor, and rules its courts have jurisdiction.
A chemical tanker suffered a devastating accommodation fire after a suspected electrical fault in the laundry room, resulting in the vessel becoming a total loss.
Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has awarded Fugro a multi-year framework agreement to carry out geotechnical site...
Swedish industrial group Alfa Laval has struck a $700m all-cash deal to acquire Norwegian maritime software specialist NAVTOR, significantly expanding a digital shipping portfolio that already includes…
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