Maritime Markets Weekly · Week 42, 2026
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Maritime Markets Weekly · Week 42, 2026
A weekly markets intelligence edition covering freight, fleet, ports, bunkers and regulation.
Anglo-Eastern Supports Entry into Service of Ammonia-Powered Bulk Carrier
CMB.TECH’s Mineral Europa, described as the world’s first ammonia-powered dry bulk carrier, has started its maiden voyage following a development and preparation programme supported by Anglo-Eastern.
Cyber extortion group claims data theft from 38 maritime companies
A cyber extortion group known as n0n has threatened to publish data allegedly taken from 38 shipping, port and logistics businesses unless multimillion-dollar ransoms are paid. The claims have not been independently verified.
Iran condemns alleged US use of VHF Channel 16 for military intimidation
Iran has criticised what it described as the use of the maritime distress and calling channel by the US military for intimidation and psychological pressure, following reports from crews and operators of threats in Persian over VHF Channel 16.
Container ship and bulk carrier sink near Strait of Hormuz after separate projectile incidents
Singapore-flagged container vessel GFS Pride and Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier Cape Dao have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz following separate projectile incidents, according to maritime authorities and IMO casualty data.
Frontline and Nereus Suezmax tankers fixed as charterers seek longer terms
Charterers are shifting attention from one-year arrangements towards three-year tanker fixtures, with brokers indicating that longer-term value remains available in the Suezmax market.
NYK-MISC Venture Secures Long-Term Charter for New LNG Carrier
Asia LNG Transport, a joint venture between NYK and MISC Berhad, has signed a long-term time-charter agreement with Malaysia LNG for a newbuild LNG carrier due for delivery in 2028.
Zhonggu Logistics orders two 14,000-teu neo-panamax container ships
Chinese liner operator Zhonggu Logistics has ordered two conventionally fuelled 14,000-teu neo-panamax container ships at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, its largest vessels ordered to date.
Torm Raises 2026 Profit Forecast by $300m as Product Tanker Rates Stay Strong
Danish tanker owner Torm has increased its 2026 profit forecast by $300m, citing an exceptional product tanker market and expectations that freight rates will remain firm.
Market pulse
Baltic Dry Index: awaiting attributed data index points
Capesize Market: awaiting attributed data index / market points
Panamax Market: awaiting attributed data index / market points
Dirty Tanker Market: awaiting attributed data index points
Clean Tanker Market: awaiting attributed data index points
VLSFO Bunker Benchmark: awaiting attributed data USD/mt
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