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Dry bulk markets strengthen as tonnage tightens in key regions
Baltic Exchange data for 14-18 August 2023 showed gains across several dry bulk segments. Panamax, Ultramax/Supramax and Handysize markets benefited from healthy demand and tighter vessel availability, while Capesize performance varied between the Pacific and Atlantic.
18 Aug 2026Blessey Marine to Deploy OpenTug’s BargeOS for Voyage Invoicing
Blessey Marine Services will implement OpenTug’s BargeOS Invoice Intelligence to connect operational and financial workflows, automate invoice processing and improve billing visibility across its inland marine transportation network.
18 Aug 2026Bulk Carrier W-Sapphire Remains Afloat After Baltimore Harbor Explosion
The US Coast Guard and local responders are assisting the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier W-Sapphire following an explosion in Baltimore Harbor. No injuries have been reported, while the cause remains under investigation.
18 Aug 2026ABS Sees Digitalization Reshaping Offshore Energy Investment
ABS says a new offshore energy investment cycle is being supported by South American developments, renewed focus on energy security and greater use of digital technologies to improve asset performance.
18 Aug 2026
Operation Atalanta confirms bulk carrier Golden Arsenal safe after pirate attack
MV Golden Arsenal has resumed navigation after an attempted pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden. The crew sheltered in the citadel before an Indian Navy team secured the bulk carrier, with no injuries reported.
18 Aug 2026
Turkey Bars Israeli Vessels From Ports and Restricts Turkish Ship Calls in Israel
Turkey has closed its ports to Israeli vessels and is preventing Turkish-flagged ships from calling at Israeli ports, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told parliament. The measures form part of Ankara’s actions against Israel over the war in Gaza.
18 Aug 2026