World Economy
Red Sea rebound: MSC returns as Houthi attacks persist
Mediterranean Shipping Co. resumes southern Red Sea routes despite ongoing rebel strikes.
Ports
Callao Cuts 6,000 Tonnes of CO2: Latin America’s First Cold-Ironing Port
Peru’s Port of Callao launches shore power for boxships, slashing emissions by 90% per call.
Conflicts
US Navy’s Longest Carrier Deployment Ends in Thailand—After 270 Days at Sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in eastern Thailand for crew rest.
Shipping
Diana Shipping locks in 41% rate hike for panamax bulker Leto
Greek owner secures $18,000 per day for 81,297 dwt vessel in direct continuation with Cargill
Offshore
ADNOC’s $1bn gas gamble: McDermott to build Middle East’s heaviest
Abu Dhabi’s state oil giant awards a "mega contract" to boost gas recovery at the Umm Shaif field by an undisclosed.
Energy
15,000 Litres of Diesel Threaten Philippine Coast After Tug
The Philippine Coast Guard deploys containment booms as the SL Sual 1 tug sinks.
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.
Conflicts
Missiles vs Merchant Ships: Can BMP MS Keep Seafarers Safe?
Four seafarers killed in August as BMP MS faces its toughest test yet in the Red Sea and Gulf
Conflicts
Black Sea Drone Strikes Kill Turkish Cook After Second Ship Attack
A Turkish seafarer died after the rescue vessel carrying him was hit by a drone near Novorossiysk.
Shipping
Maersk’s Mega-Ships Return to Suez: 14-Day Gain Sparks Route Revival
Two of the carrier’s largest vessels transited the Suez Canal on August 22, cutting up to 14 days off Asia-bound routes.
