Japan — one of Asia’s biggest importers of energy from the Middle East — flagged the impending arrival of the first Persian Gulf oil shipment… Weiterlesen »Japan to Receive First Oil Tanker to Exit Hormuz Since War Began

The U.S. and Iran stuck to opposing stances on Thursday over Tehran’s uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz, although U.S. Secretary of… Weiterlesen »U.S. and Iran Still Deadlocked on Key Issues Despite Signs of Diplomatic Progress

Panama President José Raúl Mulino announced Thursday that Ilya Espino de Marotta has been selected as the next administrator of the Panama Canal, making her the first woman to lead… Weiterlesen »First Woman to Lead Panama Canal Named as Waterway Faces Rising Global Pressure

In an industry first, ABS has launched the ABS SeaTech Innovation Exchange, consisting of two advanced technology centers in Athens, Greece, and Houston, Texas, focused on… Weiterlesen »Industry?First ABS SeaTech Innovation Exchange Launches Strengthening Greek-U.S. Maritime Technology Collaboration

Iran is discussing with Oman how to set up some form of a permanent toll system that will formalize its control of maritime traffic through… Weiterlesen »Iran and Oman Discuss Hormuz Toll Regime as Rubio Warns ‘It Can’t Happen’

Traffic through the Panama Canal is climbing sharply as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz drives more U.S. energy exports toward Asia and Pacific markets,… Weiterlesen »Panama Canal Near Capacity as Hormuz Crisis Drives Surge in U.S. Energy Exports

U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Brian Mast has warned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio of “Chinese malign influence” in a bid for a major contract… Weiterlesen »US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Warns of China Role in Argentina Contract Bid

Container freight rates continued their upward march this week as carriers pushed ahead with higher pricing on major East-West trade lanes amid signs that the… Weiterlesen »Drewry: Container Spot Rates Continue Climb as Early Peak Season Gains Momentum

The International Maritime Organization has adopted the world’s first international framework governing autonomous commercial ships, marking a major milestone in shipping’s push toward remotely operated and fully… Weiterlesen »IMO Adopts First-Ever Global Rules for Autonomous Ships

A favourable tax regime, digitally enabled administration and a business culture fostering maritime growth are attracting more – and younger – ships to the Estonian… Weiterlesen »Growth For Estonian Flag Signals Maritime Ambitions of a Nation