Energy. Hormuz tanker strike sparks fresh oil route crisis: 2m bpd at risk
A Kuwaiti VLCC was hit in the Strait of Hormuz, while Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu port suspended loading.
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Conflicts. Hormuz Under Fire: Three Tankers Hit as US-Iran War Escalates
Three vessels, including a crude oil tanker, struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, UKMTO reports.
OBT Plants Flag in Mauritania as African Shipping Demand Surges
New Nouakchott office to handle 33-container logistics and heavy-lift projects for mining and energy sectors
South Africa. South Africa’s port reform: why Durban’s 20-day delays forced Pretoria’s
Shipwrecks
Engine room. MSC Crew Abandoned 38,193-DWT Ship After Engine Room Flooding Off Vietnam
25 crewmembers evacuated as MSC Hermes III took on water 186 miles east of Vietnam on September 22.
Fishing Vessel. Bulker Collision Off Singapore: How a Fishing Vessel Survived
Merchant mariner. 174,000 Tonne Bulker Floods Off Vietnam: Reef Strike Suspected
Shipping. 76 Dead as Philippine Ferry Fire Exposes Maritime Safety Crisis
Headlines
Narcotics. $6M cocaine haul found under trailer floor at US-Canada border
CBP officers at New York’s Lewiston Bridge uncovered 450 pounds of cocaine hidden in 174 vacuum-sealed packages.
Coast guard. 1,300-Mile Medevac: How the US Coast Guard Saved a Seafarer in the Atlantic
A critically ill crewmember was rescued from a boxship 1,300 nautical miles from shore after onboard…
Logistics. $250k Damage: Truck Driver Rams Aldi Store in Deliberate Nashville Crash
Freight Crime. $230K in dimes stolen: How a Philadelphia theft ring targeted parked trucks
Conflicts
Conflicts. US Navy’s Third Carrier Leaves Middle East War Zone—What Comes Next?
USS George H.W. Bush docks off Phuket after six months supporting US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
Energy. Halliburton exits Falklands oil project as Argentina tightens legal noose
Strait. Oman Slaps 3-Day Deadline on Ships in Hormuz Transit Crackdown
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Ports
Ports. DP World offers $1.47bn to lock in Callao for 30 more years
Peru evaluates 2066 concession extension tied to $1.47bn investment in South Pier terminal infrastructure.
Ports. 100mph Gusts Derail Three Cranes at Guam’s Strategic Port
Three ageing Hitachi STS cranes were knocked off their rails in winds double the forecast strength.
Shipyards
Shipyards. US Navy’s Shipbuilding Crisis: Why Korea Holds the Key to Survival
Washington turns to Seoul after decades of delays, cost overruns, and a fleet shrinking despite ballooning budgets.
Lr2 tankers. Yangzijiang’s $1.2bn tanker spree: 98 ships and counting
Economy & Markets
Stock Markets(FP)
Commodities. Commodity giant dumps Gunvor name, bolts for Singapore in $144bn shake-up
Trader rebrands as Centalion, shifts HQ to Singapore after employee buyout and founder exit
Business. Freight fraud soars: 213% spike in identity theft hits cross-border trade
Mexican trade officials warn criminals are impersonating customs brokers to steal payments in cross-border shipments
AI Tracks $60,000 in Missing Cheese: How One Retailer Caught the Thief
Computer vision and yard-management data linked five short shipments to a specific truck and driver.
World Economy
Logistics. Amazon RelayCon 2026: Carriers Demand More Than Rates
Over 1,000 carriers attended Amazon’s annual event, doubling last year’s turnout.
Automotive. Will Cheaper Cars Revive US Truck Freight? The CAFE Reset’s Hidden Impact
US regulators slash fuel economy targets, cutting new-vehicle costs by $1,300.
Liner shipping. China’s shipping dominance hits new high: 1,347 vs 633 for nearest rival
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Energy
Energy. Nuclear LNG carriers: 2.5x the cost, but 15% cheaper to run?
ABS-backed study reveals nuclear-powered LNG carriers could slash lifetime costs by up to 15%.
Energy. Canada Doubles LNG Output: Why This $23bn Bet Could Reshape Global Energy
Kitimat facility to reach 28 million tonnes per year as Shell and partners approve Phase 2 expansion.
Renewables
Renewables. India Cuts Green Methanol Costs by 42%: The $240m Port Bet
Deendayal Port Authority’s new e-methanol plant in Kandla will produce at $750 per ton.
Offshore. €150m North Sea wind cable deal: Boskalis lands Zeevonk phase one
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Everything Rallied Except The Yards That Build The Ships
Fifty-two of 54 tracked names closed higher on the session
Shipping & Offshore
Cruise Routes. Patras Joins Marella Cruises: Why Greece’s Third City Is the 2028
Marella Cruises adds Patras to its 2028 programme, introducing six new itineraries and 119 hotels for cruise & stay.
Aviation. Six Lives Lost as Coast Guard Ends Search for Downed Air Ambulance
The 66-hour search covered 4,445 square miles but found no survivors from the Gulfstream G100 crash.
Shipping. Niche shipping firms poised for comeback as global trade fractures
Regionalisation and geopolitical turmoil create openings for specialised operators in fragmented markets
Expeditions. 26,491 Data Points: How HX Turned Arctic Cruises Into a Science Powerhouse
HX Expeditions closes 2026 Arctic season with record 26,491 citizen science contributions and AI whale detection trial.
Containers
Containers. Intermodal Volumes Surge: Why 21,697 Containers Signal a Rail Freight Boom
Domestic intermodal volumes hit an annual high of 21,697 containers, driven by 30.9% cost savings over trucking.
Shipping. First bulk-to-box conversion cuts 5,000 tonnes—but gains 2,528 teu
COSCO Guangdong completes 3-month refit of 53,000 dwt bulker into 2,528 teu feeder
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Fishing
Enforcement. South Korea Boosts Patrol Fleet to $1.6bn as Illegal Fishing Surges
Seoul allocates $266m to expand its 3,000-ton patrol fleet from 11 to 17 vessels by 2030.
Narcotics. U.S. Hits Ecuador’s Fishing Fleet with Sanctions
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