Oil remains above $100 per barrel as traders await potential US-Iran talks
Oil prices surpassed $100 per barrel due to heightened Middle East tensions, including attacks by Yemen's Houthis on Riyadh and Saudi Aramco. Traffic through...
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Active Shipping Signals
| Signal | Status | Confidence | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil prices face upside risks as global supply disruptions deepen: Report | active | 73% | |
| Iran tests new anti-ship missile near US aircraft carrier | active | 91% | |
| How regional chaos is hardening the UAE’s String of Ports | active | 80% | |
| FG threatens coastal road closure over safety concerns | active | 50% | |
| Heidmar CEO sees product tanker freight lag refining margins | active | 86% | |
| Henghui books up to four heavylifters at ZPMC | active | 95% | |
| Saudi port container traffic surges 52.9% as cargo exceeds 341 million tons | active | 80% | |
| Parece xampu, mas é cocaína: operação secreta rastreia carga do Brasil até Berlim | active | 71% | |
| Trump, in call with Yemen president, did not pledge military support against Houthis, say sources | active | 51% | |
| Hanwha Ocean wins ABS AiP for LNG-to-ammonia fuel system | active | 74% |
Latest Shipping Articles
Bessent threatens sanctions on Iranian airlines
Bessent has issued threats of sanctions against Iranian airlines, escalating tensions related to Iran's aviation sector. This move is a targeted approach aim...
FG threatens coastal road closure over safety concerns
The Nigerian Federal Government has threatened to close the Lagos section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway within two weeks due to safety violations. Thi...
Red Sea mission needs more than 10 warships: EU
The European Union has stated that a mission in the Red Sea requires deployment of more than 10 warships. This highlights the strategic importance and securi...
GTT Marine integrates BetterSea FuelEU trading and pooling platform
GTT Marine has partnered with BetterSea to integrate FuelEU Maritime trading and pooling capabilities into its Vesper Insights platform. This integration ena...
Testing the waters? Businesses weigh China’s new trade shortcut to Southeast Asia
The Pinglu Canal in China provides a shorter water route connecting the southwest inland region to the South China Sea and Southeast Asia. Analysts note that...
Oil Settles Near $100 as Hormuz Flows Stunt Rally
Oil prices settled near $100 a barrel amid increased Saudi exports through the Strait of Hormuz and hopes of diplomatic progress regarding the Iran conflict....
Dois jovens morrem após colisão entre rabetas em rio de Igarapé-Miri, no Pará
Two young men died following a collision between two rabeta boats on the Meruú River in rural Igarapé-Miri, Pará. Authorities, including the police and naval...
How Europe's ships entered the shadows
On September 5, 2026, U.S. aircraft and drones struck three oil tankers linked to Iran's oil trade near Kharg Island and other locations, as reported by U.S....
Baltic Dry Index Rises to 1-Week High
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index rose for the third consecutive session to a one-week high, with gains led by the capesize index. This reflects i...
Tankers: Is an Oil Shortage Already Underway?
Tanker rates have surged amid signs of oil shortages linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions to infrastructure used to bypass it. These...
China thermal coal import outlook and Indonesian supply assumptions
China's coal import outlook anticipates softer buying but sustained arrivals, with shipping effects depending on vessel and loading locations. Indonesian car...
Elevated Asian freight rates redirect Latin American PP flows, opening US arbitrage
High Asian freight rates, particularly from China, have shifted Latin American trade flows for polypropylene, enabling an arbitrage opportunity for US export...
Marine insurance supply remains stable as geopolitical and technical changes reshape the market, says IUMI President
The global marine insurance market remains stable with premium growth supported by a weak USD in hull and cargo sectors. The industry faces future changes dr...
Trafigura launches Volare Shipping
Trafigura has launched Volare Shipping Ltd., a new company owning and operating a modern fleet of oil tankers including very large crude carriers and newbuil...
ABS Approves HD HHI and HD KSOE Design for Bunker Vessel Capable of Supplying Ammonia Fuel
ABS has approved the basic design for a 22,000 CBM ammonia bunkering vessel by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering. ...
Houthis, Saudi-backed forces fight for control of key Yemen highlands
Fighting between Houthi militants and Saudi-backed forces is ongoing in the strategic Yemen highlands, potentially impacting control of a critical shipping c...
Liberian Registry Supports Strengthened Flag and Port State Cooperation with China MSA
The Liberian Registry collaborated with Liberia Maritime Authority and China's Maritime Safety Administration to strengthen ship flagging and Port State coop...
Brullo Shipping Group orders three high-tech tankers from China
Brullo Shipping Group has signed a deal with Anhui Shipyard in China to build three advanced tankers as part of its fleet renewal. The agreement was finalize...
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v DSI Polaris with Dai An Ocean Shipping
Diana Shipping Inc. announced a time charter contract with Dai An Ocean Shipping Company Limited for the Ultramax dry bulk vessel m/v DSI Polaris. The contra...
New 150,000 cbm ULEC project targets larger-scale ethane transportation with GTT’s latest cargo containment system
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, GTT, and Lloyd's Register have launched a joint development project to design a 150,000 cbm ultra-large ethane carrier using GTT...
International Propeller Club of Norway Announces Partnership with Höegh Autoliners
The International Propeller Club of Norway has formed a partnership with Höegh Autoliners to boost maritime engagement within Norway and internationally. Thi...
JE Ocean Heavy Industries secures 10 tanker orders ahead of Gunsan revival
JE Ocean Heavy Industries has secured orders to build six tankers, including two 157,000-ton crude oil carriers and four 114,000-ton crude and petrochemical ...
Egypt ports handle 233 mln tons, 11.1 mln TEUs in 2025: Al-Wazir
Egypt's ports handled 233 million tons of cargo and 11.1 million TEUs in 2025 despite regional geopolitical tensions. The increase reflects successful invest...
Saudi Arabia is running out of options to export oil. What does that mean for global energy?
Saudi Arabia faces severe challenges in exporting oil due to disruptions to major maritime routes including the Strait of Hormuz and a key crude pipeline. Th...
European gas slides; ECB warns of quicker inflation impact
European and British natural gas prices have declined more than 2%, influenced by maritime tankers securing alternative routes around Persian Gulf choke poin...
Total cargo handled at Shinas Port exceeds 2mn tonnes
Shinas Port in North Al Batinah Governorate handled over 2.34 million tonnes of cargo in the first half of 2026, reflecting robust import and export volumes ...
Ctg Port workers announce fresh protests against proposed DP World deal for New Mooring terminal
Chattogram port workers, represented by the Chattogram Bandar Rokkha Sangram Parishad, announced renewed protests against the proposed transfer of the New Mo...
Asyad sheds ageing tanker trio for $178m
Oman's Asyad Shipping is selling three aging tankers worth $178 million to modernize its fleet. The deal, valued at OMR68.44 million, includes the sale of tw...
Spain seizes two tonnes of cocaine from yacht linked to Balkans drug network
Spanish Tax Agency and French customs seized two tonnes of cocaine from a yacht linked to a Balkan drug network in the Atlantic. Four crew members and the ri...