Conflict. Five Iranian Tankers Sunk as U.S. Escalates Gulf Strikes—Oil Tops $100
U.S. Central Command confirms five crude carriers destroyed after second Iranian missile attack on Navy warship.
- Conflicts. Iran Seizes US Mine-Hunting Drone in Hormuz—What Was It Doing?
- Sanctions. Albania Blocks Russian-Linked Tanker Carrying 452,000 Tonnes of Fuel
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Shipping. Trans-Pacific freight rates hit $9,500
Asia-US container rates surge to $9,500 per unit as Middle East conflict and typhoon disruptions tighten capacity
Hapag-Lloyd’s $4.2bn Zim Deal Hangs on 10% Foreign Ownership Rule
German carrier secures 30-day extension to revise terms after six Israeli ministries oppose $4.2bn acquisition.
Offshore. Angola’s $5.7bn Agogo FPSO gets subsea lifeline
Shipwrecks
Ferry. Five Dead as Fire Engulfs Philippine Ferry: Dozens Still Missing
The June Aster ferry caught fire one nautical mile off Busuanga Island.
Busan. Six Firms Raided as Korea Probes Deadly Tug Capsize in Busan
During Repairs. Fire Guts 20,000-Ton Russian Icebreaker During Repairs—What Went Wrong?
Investigation. 10 Missing After Tanker Collision: Captain and Officer Charged
Headlines
Pollution. $1.75m Fine: How MSC Bypassed Pollution Laws and Got Caught
MSC Shipmanagement and a Hong Kong owner admitted to illegally dumping oily waste.
Aviation. Amazon cargo jet crash: 32,000 pounds of contact lenses lost
NTSB reveals the Boeing 767-300 freighter failed to deploy braking systems before overshooting Runway 8, killing…
Conflicts. US Navy SEALs Clear 80 Iranian Mines in Hormuz—But Is It Enough?
Energy. Qatar LNG Tanker Breaks Hormuz Blockade: What It Means for Gas Prices
Conflicts
Sanctions. Norway Seizes $4.2bn Russian Ship in Arctic Legal Battle
Norwegian court impounds Professor Molchanov after Ukrainian energy firm wins $4.2 billion arbitral award against.
Conflicts. Panama Canal Cuts Daily Transits to 29: The Supply Chain Crisis Deepens
Conflicts. Shadow fleet nears 20% of global tankers as maritime rules fracture
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Ports
Panama Canal. First Woman to Lead Panama Canal: What Her 41-Year Rise Means for Global
Ilya Espino de Marotta takes office as Panama Canal’s first female administrator after four decades of service.
Canal. $5.3m transit fee: Panama Canal’s water crisis hits new low
Daily transits slashed to 32 ships as Gatun Lake hits 84.2 ft, down 4.6 ft since January.
Shipyards
Vessel construction. $1.37bn US Maritime Revolution: Why Shipyards Are Ditching the Pentagon
Washington’s $1.37bn NSMV programme replaces ageing training ships with a radical new procurement model.
Shipyards. Japan builds GSD’s next bulker: 40,300 dwt for 2030 delivery
Economy & Markets
Stock Markets(FP)
Nobu Su. Nobu Su’s 20% fuel gamble: can a new bow rewrite shipping’s rules?
Former TMT boss Nobu Su seeks industry funding to test a radical hull design promising around 20% energy savings.
Finance. Seahawk launches $1bn fund to fill shipping’s credit gap left by banks
New Luxembourg-based fund targets mid-sized owners with seven-year loans as traditional lenders tighten terms.
CMA CGM. $186m Claim: Samsung Takes CMA CGM to US Maritime Regulator
Samsung Electronics America files complaint with FMC alleging over 121,000 unlawful charges for delayed container.
World Economy
Shipping. 31% emissions gap: Why your ocean shipment’s carbon footprint depends
Hapag-Lloyd and MSC show stark differences on the same route, revealing how vessel deployment drives emissions outcomes.
Compliance. AI in Trucking: Who’s Really to Blame When Things Go Wrong?
J. J. Keller CEO warns AI accelerates trucking operations but leaves human responsibility untouched.
Naval Warfare. Chinese Study Backs Big Guns Against Drone Swarms—But at What Cost?
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Energy
Energy. Russia’s Arctic Oil Bonanza: First Vostok Crude Shipment
Rosneft’s Vostok Oil project ships its first crude via the Arctic, targeting 50 million tons annually by 2030.
Energy. Diesel hits record $5.85/gallon as Hormuz tensions choke supply
US retail diesel prices surge past 2022 highs after Ukraine drone strikes cripple Russian refining
Renewables
Imperial fouling. Superyacht Owners Cut CO2 by Half with This Hull Coating—Here’s How
Jotun’s Imperial system slashes carbon footprint by 50% over 30 years while maintaining performance for superyachts.
Fuel efficiency. Green Shipping’s Best Bet? Efficiency Over Fuel, ABS Warns
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Everything Rallied Except The Yards That Build The Ships
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Shipping & Offshore
Energy. 700kg LNG Leak Forces Scotland’s Flagship Ferry Off Green Fuel
Scotland’s troubled Glen Sannox ferry has been running on diesel since a 700kg LNG leak last year exposed safety flaws.
Shipping. Fuel Surcharge Leaks: How Truckers Lose $1,000 Per Load Unnoticed
Magnus Technologies reveals fleets recover only 60% of fuel costs due to outdated tracking systems.
Offshore. Electric ROVs debut in North Sea: Shearwater’s £400m gamble on subsea
Norwegian seismic firm deploys upgraded electric ROVs on a 320 sq km ocean bottom node survey at Culzean gas field.
Shipping. Swire Shipping bets big on heavy lift with $100m fleet shake-up
Singapore-based carrier to absorb Swire Projects into its main brand next month.
Containers
Israel. $4.2bn ZIM deal in peril: Israel demands control over 16 ships
Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI given 30 days to revise $4.2bn takeover amid national security concerns
Shipping. 46 Containers Overboard: Philippine Shipping Lane on High Alert
Philippine Coast Guard deploys drones and vessels after 46 empty containers fall from Span Asia 39 near Batangas
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Ten vessels and 15 individuals linked to Ecuadorian cartels face Treasury restrictions for moving 30-40 tonnes of.
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