Freight. 21 US logistics firms collapse in a month: who’s next?
From single-truck carriers to national distributors, 21 firms filed for Chapter 7 or 11 between late July and August 25.
- Narcotics. US Southern Command Hits 227 Deaths in 68 Drug Boat Strikes
- Oil Route. Strait of Hormuz: Tanker Fire After Mystery Strike Sparks Oil Route Fears
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Orderbook. Container ship orders hit 39% of fleet—will rates sink?
New orders for 13.1m TEU threaten to outpace 2026 trade growth of 3–4% as deliveries accelerate.
17,200-TEU Giant Saves 14 Days: Why Maersk Chose Suez Over Africa
Bangkok Maersk’s first Suez transit marks a strategic shift for Europe-Asia trade routes amid rising traffic.
Africa. 5,000 Tonnes of Rice Reach Africa: How DP World and WFP Are Feeding 14,200
Shipwrecks
Search. 22 Crew Missing: Lifeboat Found Empty as Search Expands in Bay of Bengal
Indian Coast Guard recovers an abandoned lifeboat and an EPIRB linked to the sunken MV Ocean Winner.
Rescue. 27 Crew Saved in 11 Hours: How a Burning Ship Off Galapagos Became a Race
Bulk Carrier. 22 Crew Missing as Bulk Carrier Sinks Off India: The Race Against Time
Pacific rescue. 27 Lives Saved: How a Burning Tuna Seiner Triggered a Pacific Rescue
Headlines
Bab-el-mandeb strait. Indian Navy Escorts Two Ships Through Bab-el-Mandeb: Why This Strait
Indian warships monitored the safe passage of MV Dagher and MV Union Mariner through the strategic Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
Logistics. Amazon’s 200 mph bullet trains slash delivery times—now bikes take
E-commerce giant deploys Japan’s Shinkansen network and e-cargo bikes to cut emissions and congestion in urban…
Shipping. Fire on Scrap Metal Bulker in Cardiff: Why Lithium Batteries Could Be
Operations. AI That Cuts Ship Survey Time by Half—How ClassNK’s New Tool Works
Conflicts
Chokepoint. Strait of Hormuz deal: Iran and Oman split control—but US holds the key
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards confirm revenue-sharing agreement with Oman.
Oil routes. Iran’s VLCC blacklist chokes 24% of Hormuz crude shuttle trade
Geopolitics. Why the US Navy’s 5th Fleet Could Be Locked Out of the Gulf
Opinion
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How growing global trade is changing routes, partners, and ports
Ports
Jeddah islamic. $434m Jeddah Terminal Deal: How Saudi Arabia Bets on Red Sea Trade
Saudi Arabia and France sign $434 million deal to build Terminal 4 at Jeddah Islamic Port.
Ports. Isle of Man Tanker Sparks Sovereignty Row in Argentina’s Southern Port
Tierra del Fuego governor brands 69,994 dwt VS Promise 'unacceptable'.
Shipyards
Defence. India’s Navy Goes Electric: UK Deal Powers 4 Warships
India and the UK will jointly develop full electric propulsion for four large Indian naval platforms.
Arctic. Canada’s $7.9bn Icebreaker Fleet: Why NATO’s Arctic Edge Just Got Sharper
Economy & Markets
Stock Markets(FP)
Freight. 21 US logistics firms collapse in a month: who’s next?
From single-truck carriers to national distributors, 21 firms filed for Chapter 7 or 11 between late July and August 25.
Shipping. $5.3m Canal Bid Shatters Record as Drought Chokes Panama Trade
SK Gas pays highest-ever fee to secure a slot for its LPG carrier G. Spirit.
Grain exports. 70 Ships Stranded: Ukraine’s Grain Exports Face $8,000 Daily Delay Costs
Over 70 vessels are stuck near Romania’s Sulina Canal as Russian attacks force Ukraine to reroute grain exports through.
World Economy
Malacca strait. 25% of Global Trade at Stake: Why the Malacca Strait Must Stay Open
Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia reaffirm commitment to keep the 435-nautical-mile waterway free for all vessels under.
Ports. 4.3m TEU Stuck: Port Congestion Worse Than Covid Peak
Global port congestion hits record 4.3 million TEU of vessel capacity waiting to berth, surpassing Covid-19 bottlenecks.
Telecoms. Antarctica’s data bottleneck: $620m cable to end ‘suitcases of hard drives’
World seaborne trade
Daily tonnes through 1,400+ ports · 7-day average · last 6 months
Energy
Nuclear-powered shipping. Nuclear-powered ships back on the radar: IAEA unveils global framework
IAEA launches ATLAS initiative to fast-track regulatory approval for small modular reactors at sea by the 2030s.
Energy. BP’s 25-year offshore giant: Halliburton lands Brazil appraisal deal
Halliburton wins integrated contract to fast-track BP’s largest deepwater discovery in 25 years off Brazil.
Renewables
900 Marine Lights to Power Taiwan’s Largest Wind Farm—Here’s Why
Glamox secures contract to supply over 900 specialised LED lights for Taiwan’s 495MW Formosa 4 wind farm.
Renewables. Australia’s 2 GW offshore wind auction: the race to power 1.5 million homes
FP Week Week 36 · 2026
Everything Rallied Except The Yards That Build The Ships
Fifty-two of 54 tracked names closed higher on the session
Shipping & Offshore
Offshore. Sirius lands CSV duo design deal with energy giant—options for two more
Norwegian designer Sirius will deliver the conceptual and basic design for two 144.7 m CSVs at China’s Fujian Mawei.
Offshore. Ørsted halts $1.8bn South Korea wind project: Why the 1.4GW gamble failed
Danish developer pulls bid for Incheon project, citing 'internal investment criteria'.
Subsea projects. Adani-backed Astro Offshore adds 150-tonne MPSV
Astro Offshore deploys DP3 MPSV Astro Aurora with 1,000 sq m deck and 150-tonne crane to target complex subsea projects.
Shipping. AI Assistant Cuts Ship Survey Time by Half—How ClassNK’s New Tool Works
ClassNK’s AI tool "Survey Compass" answers natural-language queries on classification surveys.
Containers
Containers. Port Congestion Hits 4.3m TEU: Worse Than Covid-Era Chaos
Global port congestion removes 4.3 million TEU from circulation, surpassing the pandemic peak.
Containers. West Coast vs East Coast: Why Shippers Are Overpaying by $3,334 per
Xeneta data reveals U.S. West Coast imports save $3,334 per FEU compared to East Coast routes amid soaring spot rates.
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Fishing
Narcotics. U.S. Hits Ecuador’s Fishing Fleet with Sanctions
Ten vessels and 15 individuals linked to Ecuadorian cartels face Treasury restrictions for moving 30-40 tonnes of.
Fishing. One Bomb Blast per Hour: The Hidden War on Indonesia’s Coral Reefs
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