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- Transport of live animals by sea: New rules should improve safety for animals, seafarers and the environmentHellenic Shipping News · 10/21/2026 · regulation
Revised rules on the transport of live animals by sea are being negotiated in the EU. Danish Shipping wants to ensure good animal welfare, seafarer safety and a level playing field for everyone transporting animals by sea in the EU. EU Member States are making progress in negotiations on new rules for the transport of
- Veson Nautical partners with Seaber to accelerate pre-fixture optimization in IMOSHellenic Shipping News · 10/21/2026
Maritime data and technology provider Veson Nautical and scheduling and optimization company Seaber today announced a new integration to connect voyage workflows, enabling an optimized plan to become a live estimate in one step. The integration connects Veson’s flagship solution IMOS with Seaber’s scheduling and optimi
- Maersk partners with L&T for its first planned drydocking in IndiaHellenic Shipping News · 10/21/2026
Maersk (Maersk) will undertake its first planned drydocking in India, with the Singapore-flagged container vessel Maersk Chattogram scheduled to enter L&T Shipbuilding’s Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai, in October 2026. The activity marks the first operational milestone arising from the Memorandum of Understanding sig
- Fujairah bunker sales increased in SeptemberHellenic Shipping News · 10/21/2026
Increased sales of HSFO and LSMGO contributed to lifting Fujairah’s total bunker sales higher in September than in August, according to data compiled by Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) and S&P Global Commodity Insights. Changes in Fujairah bunker fuel sales from August to September: • Total sales up by 5% to 231,000
- China pulls out of port project in Sri LankaHellenic Shipping News · 10/21/2026
A Chinese state-owned firm has withdrawn from a $392 million joint venture to develop a major logistics hub at Sri Lanka’s main seaport, the key local partner said on Monday. The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) said China Merchants Port Holdings had decided not to proceed with the collaboration announced in 2023, but
- MMI Daily Iron Ore Index Report October 21 2026Hellenic Shipping News · 10/21/2026
Demand showed marginal improvement, but prices did not move consistently higher. Surveyed daily hot metal output rose to 2.3584 million mt on Oct 21, up 6,400 mt, and the blast furnace operating rate increased to 87.16%. The 61%, 58% and 65% port indices each rose 1 yuan and DCE most-traded held at 681.5 yuan/mt. In ..
- Key auto shipping hub scores green milestoneHellenic Shipping News · 10/21/2026
A roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel loaded with over 4,000 new energy vehicles for export to Europe departed on Friday from an automobile terminal in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, after completing its refueling with 2,300 metric tons of methanol. This marked the first green methanol refueling operation for a
- Saudi Aramco sells more fuel oil cargoes for November loadingHellenic Shipping News · 10/21/2026
Saudi Aramco has sold a larger volume of high-sulphur fuel oil for November loading through a tender process compared to the previous month, according to trade sources. The state oil company offered eight HSFO cargoes for November loading on a free-on-board basis, up from six cargoes offered for October loading. Each c
- Australia’s green iron opportunity becomes economic necessity with end of China steel boomHellenic Shipping News · 10/21/2026
With Australia’s iron ore exports facing an outlook of declining volumes and values, green iron is no longer just a promising opportunity, but an economic necessity, new research reveals. However, in transitioning to higher-value exports of green iron, Australia may need to look beyond China, for many years its biggest
- World Bank Group targets $19B, fivefold boost for metals, mineralsHellenic Shipping News · 10/21/2026
The World Bank Group plans to quintuple support for metals and minerals to a total of $19 billion between fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2030, as it looks to leverage mineral resources for jobs and economic growth. The initiative covers reforms to licensing and geological data, environmental and social oversight, infrastructur
- Wheat Extends Decline to Over 2-Month LowHellenic Shipping News · 10/21/2026
Wheat fell for a fifth consecutive session to around $6.4 per bushel, remaining at its lowest level since August 18, as renewed hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal weighed on prices following US President Donald Trump’s push for an agreement. Trump said Washington had received nothing back for its support of Ukraine
- Crude Oil Inventories Fall Less Than Expected, Impacting Market SentimentHellenic Shipping News · 10/21/2026
The American Petroleum Institute (API) released its latest data on U.S. crude oil inventories, revealing a decline that fell short of market expectations. The API Weekly Crude Stock report indicated an actual decrease of 4.930 million barrels. This figure contrasts with forecasts that anticipated a more significant red
- Diesel market remains under pressure as jet fuel crack widens in EuropeHellenic Shipping News · 10/21/2026
Europe’s diesel market remains extremely tight despite jet fuel cracks outstripping gains in the motor fuel market for the first time in months, signaling a new and potentially more complex phase for European fuel markets. After hovering around $60/barrel on average between Oct. 1 and Oct. 12, the European benchmark ph
- Oil prices rise on M.East tensions, U.S. inventory drawHellenic Shipping News · 10/21/2026
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as continued tensions in the Middle East– involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen’s Houthis– kept markets largely on edge over persistent supply disruptions. Crude was also buoyed by industry data pointing to a big draw in U.S. oil inventories, which further underscored rapidly tightening m
- US Natgas Prices Edge HigherHellenic Shipping News · 10/21/2026
US natural gas prices edged up to $2.97 per MMBtu on Wednesday, attempting to rebound from a four-week low hit in the previous session, as improving LNG export activity and reduced output partly offset weak demand due to mild weather. Average gas flows to the nine major US LNG export terminals rose to 18.2 bcfd ...
- European shares steady ahead of Big Tech reportsHellenic Shipping News · 10/21/2026
European shares were little changed on Wednesday, stabilizing after two volatile sessions as strong corporate earnings helped, though broader sentiment remained constrained by political turmoil in France and caution ahead of U.S. tech earnings. The pan-regional STOXX 600 index was flat at 638 points, after being whipla
- Australian fund takes control of UK ports giant in £10bn dealSplash247 · 10/21/2026
Australian infrastructure investor IFM Investors has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Associated British Ports (ABP), Britain’s largest port operator, in a deal valuing the business at more than £10bn ($13.4bn). The transaction will see Canadian pension giants CPP Investments and OMERS sell their combined 63.88
- Shipping equities turn geopolitical risk into an advantageSplash247 · 10/21/2026
New research from investment bank Jefferies charts how shipping shares have shifted from being negatively correlated with geopolitical risk during the first decade of this century to moving increasingly in tandem with global instability since 2021. The new report is bullish on tankers, predicting that shares have furth
- NATO boosts Black Sea surveillance amid attacks on shippingSplash247 · 10/21/2026
NATO is deploying additional maritime patrol aircraft, drones and radar systems to the Black Sea following a series of deadly attacks on merchant shipping off Romania and Bulgaria. The move follows a meeting of the alliance’s North Atlantic Council in Brussels on Tuesday, with members also sending intelligence personne
- Gestion Maritime makes ultramax debut with China orderSplash247 · 10/21/2026
Monaco-based shipowner Gestion Maritime is moving into the ultramax segment with an order for three 64,000 dwt bulk carriers at China’s Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering. The Danilo Fumarola-led company has booked the trio for delivery between late 2028 and early 2029, expanding beyond its traditional
- Danaos linked to $218m boxship order in ChinaSplash247 · 10/21/2026
Greek owner Danaos has been linked to another $218m newbuilding investment in China, with brokers placing the John Coustas-led company behind a pair of 9,200 teu boxships at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS). According to Xclusiv Shipbrokers, the New York-listed owner has lined up two ships at the CSSC-controlled
- INFYZ Solutions Receives Maritime Innovation Excellence Award At Marine Insight Global Awards 2026Marine Insight · 10/21/2026
INFYZ Solutions Private Limited won the Maritime Innovation Excellence Award at the Marine Insight Global Awards 2026 for its technological innovation.
- Iraqi Line returns to Gulf container trade after 50 yearsSplash247 · 10/21/2026
Iraq’s national shipping line is returning to scheduled container services in the Gulf after more than half a century, as the country seeks to rebuild maritime connections disrupted by the Strait of Hormuz crisis. According to Alphaliner, Iraqi Maritime Line is deploying the 902 teu Basrah on an eight-day shuttle linki
- China sees better-than-expected Q3 export growthSeatrade Maritime · 10/21/2026
Foreign trade accelerates quarter by quarter with new-energy and hi-tech products emerging as key growth engines
- Shares for ships consolidation in soaring tanker tradesSeatrade Maritime · 10/21/2026
Could the International Seaways all share deal to acquire Bruton trigger more such deals in the tanker market?
- Seaborne coal trade rebounds as Hormuz turns Asia away from LNGSeatrade Maritime · 10/21/2026
Global coal shipments have returned to growth after contracting in 2025, with LNG shortages driving demand in Asian markets outside China and India.
- HD Hyundai Vietnam to invests $100m in yard expansionSeatrade Maritime · 10/21/2026
Vietnam’s largest shipyard is targeting capacity to build 23 ships annually by 2030
- Fleet Management highlights need for future-ready maritime skills at Crew Connect Global 2026Seatrade Maritime · 10/21/2026
Fleet Management is Gold Sponsor at Crew Connect Global 2026 in Manila, backing crew training, retention, and future-ready seafarer skills.
- Norway Plans to Buy 20 Standardized Naval Vessels for Three NationsThe Maritime Executive · 10/21/2026
- Report: Despite Iran's Attacks, Gulf Oil Exports Exceed Prewar LevelsThe Maritime Executive · 10/21/2026
- Woodside resumes Scarborough work after Greenpeace protestSplash247 · 10/21/2026
Australian energy major Woodside has resumed commissioning at its Scarborough gas project offshore Western Australia after Greenpeace activists occupied the site over the weekend, forcing a temporary suspension of work. The company confirmed operations restarted after the remaining protesters were removed from the 70,0
- Aker BP and Höegh Evi secure EU funding for North Sea CO2 storage projectSplash247 · 10/21/2026
Norwegian offshore producer Aker BP and maritime infrastructure specialist Höegh Evi have secured €223m ($260m) from the European Union Innovation Fund for their Atlas carbon transport and storage project in the North Sea. The project aims to establish a large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) network that links i
- Seaway 7 lined up for major 1.4GW Scottish offshore wind jobSplash247 · 10/21/2026
Aberdeen-based Seaway 7 has been selected as preferred supplier for major offshore construction work on SSE Renewables’ 1.4GW Berwick Bank B wind farm off Scotland. The Subsea 7 subsidiary is lined up for an engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract covering the design, supply, and install
- U.S. Navy Awards $300M Contract to Robotic-Inspection Startup GeckoThe Maritime Executive · 10/21/2026
- BP taps TechnipFMC for high-pressure subsea workSplash247 · 10/21/2026
Offshore engineering and services giant TechnipFMC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UK energy major BP to supply high-pressure subsea production systems for future developments in the Gulf of Mexico. The agreement, signed with BP Exploration & Production, establishes a framework for cooperation on 20
- Littoral Combat Ship Transits Past a Contested Reef, Angering ChinaThe Maritime Executive · 10/21/2026
- Crew Connect Global 2026: Security, criminalisation and the digital divide dominate day oneSeatrade Maritime · 10/20/2026
Day one revealed a shifting industry priority — from efficiency to resilience — as seafarer safety, legal vulnerability abroad, and unequal access to digital tools emerged as 2026's defining concerns.
- New Zealand Opens First Round for Offshore Energy Feasibility PermitsThe Maritime Executive · 10/20/2026
- Pemex Platform Catches Fire at Abkatun FieldThe Maritime Executive · 10/20/2026 · accident
- Deployable Energy Nuclear Power Application Wins 2026 SHIPPINGInsight AwardThe Maritime Executive · 10/20/2026
- Major Investments Strengthen Gothenburg RoRo TerminalThe Maritime Executive · 10/20/2026
- NOAA Selects Fugro to Provide Critical Geo-Data Supporting Maritime SafetyThe Maritime Executive · 10/20/2026
- Australian Government Seizes Historic Ship and Orders Immediate DisposalThe Maritime Executive · 10/20/2026
- Wärtsilä Engines Selected for 2 Additional Inland Waterway Tugs in BrazilThe Maritime Executive · 10/20/2026
- Crowley Accepts Delivery of Tug to Support Los Angeles & Long Beach HarborThe Maritime Executive · 10/20/2026
- Croatia Completes Sale of Uljanik Shipyard to Turkey’s Kuzey StarThe Maritime Executive · 10/20/2026
- Coast Guard Cutter Munro Wraps Up Arctic Patrol After Tracking Chinese Research ShipsgCaptain · 10/20/2026
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro has returned to its homeport in Alameda, California, following a 112-day patrol across the Bering Sea and Arctic Ocean that included monitoring Chinese research...
- Army Corps Moves to Overhaul How U.S. Dredging Projects Are AwardedgCaptain · 10/20/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overhauling how it manages dredging contracts nationwide, moving toward a centralized approach intended to reduce costs, improve scheduling and make better use of...
- Baltic Dry Index Rises Further to Near 1-Week HighHellenic Shipping News · 10/20/2026
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was up for a second session on Tuesday, rising about 1.9% to a near one-week high of 2,593 points. The main support came from the bigger-size segment. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton carg
- Shipping: More Newbuilding Contracting This WeekHellenic Shipping News · 10/20/2026
A number of newbuilding orders were reported over the past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa commented that “newbuilding activity this week was broad-based, with significant contracting across the container, tanker, bulk carrier and gas carrier sectors. Chinese shipyards continued to secure a