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First-ever global study reveals wind propulsion can cut fleet-wide emissions today but only with stronger policy action
9+ hour, 16+ min ago (350+ words) Until now, no study has assessed the decarbonisation potential of wind propulsion across the entire maritime fleet. This study addresses that gap and the findings are clear: wind propulsion is a commercially available, proven technology capable of delivering real emissions…...
Advancing digitalization in the port of Dar es Salaam
2+ week, 3+ day ago (225+ words) in Port News 29/03/2026 A needs assessment mission led by IMO in the United Republic of Tanzania is assessing the country's current port situation and laying the groundwork to set up a Maritime Single Window (MSW) system in the Port of…...
Container Shipping: Iran war amplifies outlook uncertainty
2+ week, 6+ day ago (334+ words) Due to the lack of transits through the Strait of Hormuz, around 3% of global container volumes can no longer move, directly impacting approximately 5% of global ship demand. As many ships calling at Persian Gulf ports also service ports in e. g. Pakistan…...
Rising costs: The surge in bunker prices is reshaping dry bulk freight dynamics
3+ week, 5+ day ago (276+ words) Hellenic Shipping News Rising costs: The surge in bunker prices is reshaping dry bulk freight dynamics While the US/Israel'Iran conflict has had a limited impact on trade flows and vessel supply, its indirect effect on bunker prices is becoming…...
How Shifting Trade Flows are Driving Dry Bulk Demand in 2026
4+ week, 2+ day ago (355+ words) More recently, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have added a new layer of complexity " one that could further influence routing patterns and freight rates as the year progresses. In collaboration with VP of Valuation & Analytics Matt Freeman, our…...
Asia-US container rates mostly higher; US considers Jones Act waiver, looks at surcharges
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (1192+ words) Rates for shipping containers from Asia to the US were mostly higher this week, while the US government is considering waiving the Jones Act to help lower crude oil prices amid the US-Iran conflict, and the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)…...
Oman port closure cuts off last ammonia export route from Middle East
1+ mon, 10+ hour ago (512+ words) in Port News 15/03/2026 The Omani port of Salalah on the Arabian Sea has been closed "until further notice," according to a customer advisory from the port, suggesting no ammonia can be exported from the Middle East, the world's largest export…...
Iran conflict: A container shipping perspective
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (406+ words) Container shipping stocks were up on Monday (2 March 2026) following the joint US and Israeli military strikes on Iran that has added yet another layer of uncertainty into world politics and trade prospects. This emphasizes that the Strait of Hormuz and…...
How Much Is Too Much Geopolitical Risk? Shipping at The Epicenter of Another Crisis
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (510+ words) Hellenic Shipping News How Much Is Too Much Geopolitical Risk? Shipping at The Epicenter of Another Crisis According to Intermodal's Head of Research Department, Mr. Yiannis Parganas, "Iranian crude exports had been running near 2. 02. 1 mb/d prior to the escalation,…...
Tanker Shipping Rates Post Strong Gains on Middle East Worries
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (676+ words) MEG LR2 freight moved dramatically this week. The TC1 75kt MEG/Japan index ultimately went from WS222 to WS446, with the corresponding TCE climbing to $120, 000/day on Baltic description round trip. A voyage west saw the TC20 90kt MEG/UK-Continent index also rise to $8. 51 million (+$3. 7 million). The…...
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