As geopolitics reshapes trade routes and volatility becomes structural rather than cyclical, shipping’s traditional reliance on market recoveries is no longer enough. Eman Abdalla

Belgium, with the assistance of French forces and other EU partners, overnight detained a product tanker that was sailing along its coast. The reports are citing the vessel’s involvement in the Russian oil trade

Iranian authorities are attempting to close the Straits of Hormuz by warning traffic over Channel 16 that the Straits are closed. When these attempts failed, the Iranians resorted to mounting attacks, and three vessels having been struck so far as of March 1.

Maritime digital operations must evolve if they are to survive the asteroid of wider customer expectations on transparency and technology use, write Intent Communications’ Namrata Nadkarni and Edward Parshotam.

Seoul-based liner operator Korea Marine Transport Co (KMTC) has emerged as the owner behind a series of six feeder containership newbuildings booked at HD Hyundai Group yards.

More than 30 Greek shipowners and owner-appointed senior executives gathered in Athens on February 19 for the Lloyd’s Register (LR) 2026 Hellenic Advisory Committee to exchange insight and strategic perspectives on the key priorities shaping the maritime industry.

Danish shipping giant Maersk made the decision to reroute some of its upcoming sailings on the ME11 and MECL services from Trans Suez to Cape of Good Hope.

There has been no internationally recognised legal closure of the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iranian radio warnings, heightened military risk, and company‑level directives have resulted in a sharp reduction in commercial traffic

Ro/Ro Shipping Analysis 2026 – Operators, Fleets, Trades

CMA CGM (America) LLC is announcing the following Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI) for cargo from West Mediterranean ports