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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.
16 Oct 2026 · 18:08
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.
15 Oct 2026
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.
15 Oct 2026
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.
15 Oct 2026
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.
13 Oct 2026
UK urges ships to prepare for navigation without reliable GPS
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has advised shipowners to strengthen resilience against GNSS interference, warning that satellite navigation cannot be relied upon in several major shipping regions.
13 Oct 2026
Koch Charters DHT VLCC in Red Sea as Tanker Rates Continue to Rise
Koch has fixed a DHT VLCC for a Red Sea voyage as tanker earnings rise worldwide, with Worldscale 1,000 reported to be in sight.
10 Oct 2026
Premier Alliance Returns Asia-Europe Service to Red Sea as Freight Rates Slide
Premier Alliance has become the last major liner grouping to return services to the Red Sea, adding pressure to already declining Asia-Europe container freight rates.
10 Oct 2026
US Sanctions 17 Vessels in Latest Action Against Iran’s Shadow Fleet
The US Treasury has sanctioned individuals, networks and 17 vessels accused of transporting Iranian crude, oil products and petrochemicals, as Washington expands economic pressure on Tehran.
10 Oct 2026
CMB.TECH’s Ammonia-Powered Bulk Carrier Begins Maiden Voyage to Australia
CMB.TECH’s Mineral Europa, described by the company as the world’s first ammonia-powered dry bulk vessel, has started its maiden voyage to Australia. The 210,000-dwt ship is the first of 21 ammonia-powered vessels planned for delivery by 2029.
10 Oct 2026
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Pending Seven Conditions
Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until seven conditions linked to a June interim understanding with the United States are met, according to comments attributed to parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.
08 Oct 2026
Almi Marine orders three more ultramax bulkers in China
Greek dry bulk owner Almi Marine Management has expanded its newbuilding programme with three 64,000-dwt ultramaxes at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry’s Zhoushan yard, reportedly scheduled for delivery in 2030.
08 Oct 2026
US Blockade Leaves Dozens of Iranian Oil Tankers Waiting, UANI Says
At least 50 tankers carrying Iranian oil remain backed up near Iran, while empty vessels are waiting at anchorages across the Indo-Pacific, according to United Against Nuclear Iran.
08 Oct 2026
UANI Says Iran’s Offshore Crude Stockpile Near Malaysia Is Rapidly Declining
Iran’s floating crude inventory near Malaysia may have fallen to about 10 million barrels after an estimated 9 million barrels were transferred during September, according to tracking analysis by United Against Nuclear Iran.
08 Oct 2026
FMC Threatens Cosco With Fine Over Delayed Award Payment
The US Federal Maritime Commission has threatened Cosco with penalties over an allegedly delayed award payment, according to the supplied source material.
08 Oct 2026
Tanker Fire Reported After Projectile Strike in Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on October 1, causing a fire onboard, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations. The crew was reported safe.
03 Oct 2026
UAE mandatory maritime pre-load cargo filing regime takes effect October 1
The UAE’s Maritime Pre-load Cargo Information requirements become mandatory on October 1, 2026, covering containerized cargo imported, transshipped, transited or remaining on board through the UAE.
03 Oct 2026
M2INTELLIGENCE Completes GVMS Rollout Across Newport Fleet
M2INTELLIGENCE has completed a fleet-wide deployment of its GVMS visual monitoring solution across Newport vessels, enabling authorized shore teams to access live and recorded onboard visual information.
02 Oct 2026
Pan Ocean linked to $109.6m VLCC fixture as Trafigura expands tanker fleet
Pan Ocean has reportedly secured a VLCC fixture valued at $109.6m, according to TradeWinds. The deal emerged a week after Trafigura unveiled an Oslo-bound tanker vehicle.
02 Oct 2026Panama Canal raises draft and transit capacity as rainfall improves Gatun Lake outlook
The Panama Canal Authority is easing restrictions after improved rainfall conditions, increasing neopanamax transit availability from October 15 and immediately raising the maximum authorised draft.
02 Oct 2026
Höegh Evi and PETROS Plan Kuching LNG Import Terminal
Höegh Evi and Petroleum Sarawak (PETROS) have agreed to jointly develop, own and operate a proposed LNG import terminal in Kuching, Malaysia, with first gas targeted by the end of 2029.
02 Oct 2026
Surging Freight Costs Stall Venezuelan October Crude Sales
Venezuelan crude sales for October loading have slowed as shipping costs to the US Gulf Coast more than doubled from late August, narrowing the delivered-price advantage against competing Canadian barrels.
27 Sep 2026