https://marine-news.gr Latest maritime news from Marine-News.gr en https://marine-news.gr/news/107/congestion-deepens-at-shanghai-ningbo-and-singapore-container-hubs-c8410b https://marine-news.gr/news/107/congestion-deepens-at-shanghai-ningbo-and-singapore-container-hubs-c8410b Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:02:27 +0000 Schedule reliability weakened across Asia’s 14 busiest container ports in July as typhoons added pressure to stretched terminal operations. Shanghai’s reliability fell to 21%, while global delays absorbed an estimated 6.6% of containership capacity. https://marine-news.gr/news/102/kpler-oil-shipping-adapts-as-hormuz-restrictions-persist-after-mou-expiry-7b2fa7 https://marine-news.gr/news/102/kpler-oil-shipping-adapts-as-hormuz-restrictions-persist-after-mou-expiry-7b2fa7 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:34:24 +0000 Oil markets are adjusting to restricted and increasingly opaque shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after the 60-day US-Iran Islamabad MoU expired without an agreement or extension, according to Kpler. https://marine-news.gr/news/101/iran-sets-conditions-for-restoring-shipping-through-strait-of-hormuz-9e0f59 https://marine-news.gr/news/101/iran-sets-conditions-for-restoring-shipping-through-strait-of-hormuz-9e0f59 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:34:24 +0000 Iran is preparing conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including an end to the regional war, sanctions relief and compensation. Tehran and Oman are also discussing a designated shipping corridor spanning their respective waters. https://marine-news.gr/news/103/panama-canal-restrictions-raise-container-capacity-concerns-eecd17 https://marine-news.gr/news/103/panama-canal-restrictions-raise-container-capacity-concerns-eecd17 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:34:23 +0000 CMA CGM has delayed the introduction of a $150 per TEU low-water surcharge as tighter Panama Canal draught limits and fewer daily transits threaten to reduce effective container shipping capacity. https://marine-news.gr/news/105/hormuz-vessel-transits-fall-as-tanker-attacks-heighten-security-concerns-5aa02e https://marine-news.gr/news/105/hormuz-vessel-transits-fall-as-tanker-attacks-heighten-security-concerns-5aa02e Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:34:22 +0000 Visible commodity vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to five ships per day over the weekend amid continued attacks, while the IMO renewed calls for unhindered navigation and warned that around 6,000 seafarers remain unable to leave the Persian Gulf safely. https://marine-news.gr/news/104/msc-suspends-novorossiysk-cargo-bookings-after-drone-attack-5b4468 https://marine-news.gr/news/104/msc-suspends-novorossiysk-cargo-bookings-after-drone-attack-5b4468 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:34:22 +0000 MSC has halted new cargo bookings to and from Novorossiysk after the container ship MSC ULSAN III was attacked by a drone while heading toward the Russian Black Sea port. The carrier said services could resume when security conditions permit. https://marine-news.gr/news/106/tanker-struck-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-navigation-risks-persist-ffdc17 https://marine-news.gr/news/106/tanker-struck-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-navigation-risks-persist-ffdc17 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:34:21 +0000 The tanker AL SALAM II was hit by an unknown projectile near Khasab, Oman, while sailing eastbound through the Strait of Hormuz. Its crew extinguished a resulting fire and no injuries or environmental impact were reported, as mine-clearance work and regional talks on safer navigation continue. https://marine-news.gr/news/96/vlcc-buying-drives-53-surge-in-tanker-s-p-activity-22a676 https://marine-news.gr/news/96/vlcc-buying-drives-53-surge-in-tanker-s-p-activity-22a676 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:50:38 +0000 Global tanker sale and purchase transactions rose 53% year on year to 365 vessels between January and July 2026, according to Xclusiv Shipbrokers. VLCC and ULCC deals led the market, while demand remained strong for both modern ships and older tonnage. https://marine-news.gr/news/95/tanker-catches-fire-after-projectile-strike-off-saudi-arabia-s-yanbu-2f9e60 https://marine-news.gr/news/95/tanker-catches-fire-after-projectile-strike-off-saudi-arabia-s-yanbu-2f9e60 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:50:38 +0000 A tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, causing a fire on its main deck, according to UKMTO. All crew members were reported safe, with no environmental impact identified. https://marine-news.gr/news/97/arc7-lng-carrier-alexey-kosygin-lingers-off-china-amid-repair-speculation-d7edfe https://marine-news.gr/news/97/arc7-lng-carrier-alexey-kosygin-lingers-off-china-amid-repair-speculation-d7edfe Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:50:37 +0000 The recently delivered Russian Arc7 LNG carrier Alexey Kosygin has remained off China’s eastern coast after carrying an Arctic LNG 2 cargo through the Northern Sea Route, prompting unconfirmed speculation that the vessel may require attention at a Chinese repair yard. https://marine-news.gr/news/98/four-owners-order-vinga-product-tankers-for-2028-2029-delivery-187502 https://marine-news.gr/news/98/four-owners-order-vinga-product-tankers-for-2028-2029-delivery-187502 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:50:36 +0000 FureBear, O.H. Meling and Älvtank have ordered four 17,999-dwt VINGA product tankers from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard. The Swedish-flagged vessels will join the Gothia Tanker Alliance following delivery in 2028 and 2029. https://marine-news.gr/news/100/panama-canal-congestion-pushes-lpg-tankers-to-alternative-routes-99ff2f https://marine-news.gr/news/100/panama-canal-congestion-pushes-lpg-tankers-to-alternative-routes-99ff2f Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:50:35 +0000 Delays and cargo restrictions at the Panama Canal are prompting LPG tanker operators to consider ship-to-ship transfers and longer voyages around South America as they seek to maintain flows between the US Gulf Coast and Asia. https://marine-news.gr/news/99/la-spezia-container-terminal-orders-eur90m-crane-package-for-ravano-expansion-0c3967 https://marine-news.gr/news/99/la-spezia-container-terminal-orders-eur90m-crane-package-for-ravano-expansion-0c3967 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:50:35 +0000 La Spezia Container Terminal has signed €90m in equipment contracts for four ship-to-shore cranes and 18 yard cranes as part of a wider €350m modernisation programme centred on the new Ravano terminal. https://marine-news.gr/news/90/gulf-states-accelerate-port-and-pipeline-investment-amid-hormuz-disruption-78b44b https://marine-news.gr/news/90/gulf-states-accelerate-port-and-pipeline-investment-amid-hormuz-disruption-78b44b Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:15:43 +0000 Gulf governments are directing capital towards ports, pipelines and alternative transport corridors as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz exposes the region’s dependence on the strategic waterway. https://marine-news.gr/news/89/russian-strikes-target-ukrainian-ports-and-logistics-infrastructure-2f625b https://marine-news.gr/news/89/russian-strikes-target-ukrainian-ports-and-logistics-infrastructure-2f625b Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:15:43 +0000 Ukrainian officials said a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack targeted ports, grain storage, distribution centres, energy facilities and industrial sites across the country, including three ports in the Odesa region. https://marine-news.gr/news/92/sfl-commits-363m-to-four-lng-dual-fuel-car-carriers-1aa305 https://marine-news.gr/news/92/sfl-commits-363m-to-four-lng-dual-fuel-car-carriers-1aa305 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:15:42 +0000 SFL has ordered four 7,000 ceu LNG dual-fuel car carriers for delivery in 2029. Two vessels have secured five-year charters to an Asia-based vehicle manufacturer, while the remaining pair are still open. https://marine-news.gr/news/91/iran-blacklists-45-tankers-over-strait-of-hormuz-transit-rules-caad1b https://marine-news.gr/news/91/iran-blacklists-45-tankers-over-strait-of-hormuz-transit-rules-caad1b Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:15:42 +0000 Iran has placed 45 tankers on a non-compliance list for allegedly breaching its rules governing Strait of Hormuz transits, warning that the vessels could face fines, detention and cargo confiscation. Ships conducting transfers with the listed tankers may also be blacklisted. https://marine-news.gr/news/93/strait-of-hormuz-commodity-vessel-traffic-remains-below-10-day-average-e00b96 https://marine-news.gr/news/93/strait-of-hormuz-commodity-vessel-traffic-remains-below-10-day-average-e00b96 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:15:41 +0000 Preliminary Kpler tracking data showed five commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, compared with a 10-day average of 15. Bab el-Mandeb cargo traffic remained broadly stable and close to its recent average. https://marine-news.gr/news/86/strait-of-hormuz-shipping-traffic-edges-higher-but-remains-below-recent-average-33d3c6 https://marine-news.gr/news/86/strait-of-hormuz-shipping-traffic-edges-higher-but-remains-below-recent-average-33d3c6 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:26:30 +0000 Visible commodity vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz increased to 10 on Wednesday from eight a day earlier, according to Kpler data, but remained below the 10-day moving average of about 15 vessels. https://marine-news.gr/news/85/jones-act-waiver-opens-us-coastal-trade-opportunities-for-international-tankers-f94819 https://marine-news.gr/news/85/jones-act-waiver-opens-us-coastal-trade-opportunities-for-international-tankers-f94819 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:26:30 +0000 A temporary Jones Act waiver is altering US coastal tanker flows by allowing foreign-flagged vessels to carry domestic cargoes when qualified US tonnage is unavailable, according to Intermodal. Product tankers are expected to benefit most, while longer West Coast voyages could generate additional ton-mile demand. https://marine-news.gr/news/87/container-rates-rise-as-carriers-tighten-transpacific-capacity-4f57bf https://marine-news.gr/news/87/container-rates-rise-as-carriers-tighten-transpacific-capacity-4f57bf Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:26:29 +0000 Drewry’s World Container Index increased for a second consecutive week as capacity cuts lifted transpacific rates, offsetting declines on Asia-Europe routes. Xeneta said prolonged Middle East disruption is also feeding into long-term freight contracts. https://marine-news.gr/news/88/drewry-warns-cost-optimisation-is-deepening-container-port-congestion-8d82bc https://marine-news.gr/news/88/drewry-warns-cost-optimisation-is-deepening-container-port-congestion-8d82bc Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:26:28 +0000 Container shipping’s focus on cost efficiency has reduced the spare terminal capacity needed to absorb disruption, Drewry says. Global vessel waiting times have nearly doubled since 2019, while more than 4.3m teu of containership capacity is currently waiting to berth worldwide. https://marine-news.gr/news/78/ningbo-marine-plans-five-vessel-bulker-expansion-603106 https://marine-news.gr/news/78/ningbo-marine-plans-five-vessel-bulker-expansion-603106 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:16:23 +0000 Ningbo Marine has approved plans for five bulk carrier newbuildings in China, potentially adding 342,000 dwt to its fleet renewal programme. Together with four ultramaxes already lined up, the company’s prospective dry bulk orderbook could reach nine vessels and 598,000 dwt. https://marine-news.gr/news/77/iran-and-oman-discuss-temporary-shipping-corridor-through-strait-of-hormuz-c20c83 https://marine-news.gr/news/77/iran-and-oman-discuss-temporary-shipping-corridor-through-strait-of-hormuz-c20c83 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:16:23 +0000 Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary navigational corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and have agreed to clear mines from the proposed route, as prolonged blockades and attacks continue to restrict shipping through the strategic waterway. https://marine-news.gr/news/79/search-continues-for-22-seafarers-after-ocean-winner-sinks-in-bay-of-bengal-d43935 https://marine-news.gr/news/79/search-continues-for-22-seafarers-after-ocean-winner-sinks-in-bay-of-bengal-d43935 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:16:22 +0000 The Indian Coast Guard and merchant vessels are searching for 22 missing crew members from the Panama-flagged bulk carrier Ocean Winner. Two seafarers were rescued from life rafts after the ship sank southeast of Paradip. https://marine-news.gr/news/81/singapore-completes-first-cnsl-co-processed-bio-bunkering-trial-98e8ef https://marine-news.gr/news/81/singapore-completes-first-cnsl-co-processed-bio-bunkering-trial-98e8ef Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:16:21 +0000 Vitol Bunkers and Olam Agri have completed Singapore’s first bunkering trial using VLSFO co-processed with cashew nutshell liquid. The fuel was supplied to MV Scion Mathilda and consumed during a voyage without reported operational issues or additional onboard treatment. https://marine-news.gr/news/80/ofac-updates-sanctions-guidance-on-iranian-demands-in-strait-of-hormuz-b23a25 https://marine-news.gr/news/80/ofac-updates-sanctions-guidance-on-iranian-demands-in-strait-of-hormuz-b23a25 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:16:21 +0000 OFAC has issued additional guidance warning maritime stakeholders about sanctions risks linked to Iranian demands for tolls, information, insurance or other services associated with safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. https://marine-news.gr/news/82/paratus-ceo-says-middle-east-shipping-risk-has-been-permanently-repriced-e9fef4 https://marine-news.gr/news/82/paratus-ceo-says-middle-east-shipping-risk-has-been-permanently-repriced-e9fef4 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:16:20 +0000 Paratus founder and CEO Gus Majed says the Hormuz crisis has permanently changed shipping’s assessment of Middle East risk, affecting war-risk premiums, charter clauses, crew terms and investment in alternative export routes. https://marine-news.gr/news/84/container-shipping-schedule-reliability-falls-to-17-month-low-036fc8 https://marine-news.gr/news/84/container-shipping-schedule-reliability-falls-to-17-month-low-036fc8 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:16:19 +0000 Global container shipping schedule reliability fell to 56.4% in July 2026, its lowest level since February 2025, according to Sea-Intelligence. Late vessel arrivals averaged 6.06 days behind schedule, while none of the 13 leading carriers tracked achieved a month-on-month improvement. https://marine-news.gr/news/83/freight-buyers-face-higher-complexity-if-imo-net-zero-vote-fails-647d82 https://marine-news.gr/news/83/freight-buyers-face-higher-complexity-if-imo-net-zero-vote-fails-647d82 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:16:19 +0000 Baxter Freight’s Tom Isler argues that freight buyers, rather than only shipowners, have a direct stake in the IMO Net-Zero Framework vote, as failure could accelerate a patchwork of regional carbon schemes and less transparent surcharges.