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Ceasefire fails to revive Hormuz shipping flows

09/04/2026

The two-week US–Iran ceasefire has yet to trigger a meaningful rebound in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with container lines and other operators maintaining a cautious stance. Reports indicate...

Container shipping profits collapse 95 per cent in Q4 2025

08/04/2026

The global container shipping industry saw a sharp collapse in profitability in Q4 2025, signaling a return to pre-pandemic margin pressures and wiping out the recovery gains made during 2024....

Covestro, HGK launch wind-powered shipping solution

08/04/2026

Covestro and HGK Shipping are retrofitting the coastal vessel Amadeus Titanium with a wind assistance system to advance sustainable maritime logistics. Since late March 2026, the vessel, operated by Amadeus...

BV, PONANT unite to push maritime decarbonisation

08/04/2026

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) and Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore (BVS) have signed a cooperation agreement with PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP to advance innovative solutions for expedition vessels,...

Liberian Registry urges stricter seafarer compliance

07/04/2026

The Liberian Registry, the world’s largest ship registry, is urging shipowners, managers, crewing agencies, and operators to review and reinforce their seafarer compliance systems. The Registry maintains ongoing compliance frameworks...

KR launches AI-powered KR-CON 24 for IMO compliance

07/04/2026

Korean Register (KR) has launched Version 24 of KR-CON, its digital database of international maritime conventions. The upgrade integrates AI-based search functions and a restructured classification system to improve the...

West Africa container trades expand as capacity rises

02/04/2026

Dynamar’s latest West Africa Container Trades report highlights a significant evolution in the region’s container shipping landscape, with growing capacity, larger vessels, and a maturing hub-and-spoke network reshaping trade flows....

Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes higher container rates

02/04/2026

Strait of Hormuz disruption is driving container freight rates sharply higher across major East–West trades, spreading delays and cost pressures throughout global shipping. According to Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at...

Global container carriers report soft landing in 2025 profits

02/04/2026

Major container shipping lines closed 2025 with $15.4 billion in EBIT, signalling a soft landing for the industry despite sharp year-on-year profit declines. According to Sea‑Intelligence, while down from $35.4...

US invests $35m in shipyards to boost maritime capacity

01/04/2026

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) will invest $35 million to modernise America’s small shipyards, supporting facility upgrades, new equipment purchases, and workforce development, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced....

IMO mandates cybersecurity across global shipping platforms

01/04/2026

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has endorsed a global strategy on maritime digitalisation, accompanied by mandatory cybersecurity rules for maritime single windows, aimed at strengthening safety, efficiency, and operational resilience....

US invests $13.3 million in 11 marine highway projects

31/03/2026

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded $13.28 million to 11 projects across seven states through the U.S. Marine Highway Program. The funding supports both public and...