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CMA CGM: Q1 revenue/profit down and market share squeezed
French container shipping line CMA CGM was the latest carrier to report reduced first-quarter profits today, on the back…
26 May 2026
Ceva Logistics slumps to ’22 margins – M&A talk resumes (no surprise)
The first-quarter (Q1 26) results of France’s CMA CGM Group, released on Friday 22 May ahead of our bank holiday, were p…
26 May 2026
Open hatch giant G2 Ocean expands fleet with six newbuilds from Grieg and Seaspan
Norwegian open hatch specialist G2 Ocean is pressing ahead with a major fleet renewal programme, adding six new gantry c…
26 May 2026
IMO MSC 111: New Mass Code Adopted
The 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 111) was held from 13 to 22 May 2026. The adoption of a new goal…
26 May 2026
LNG shipping stocks: Stalemate continues
Summary The UP World LNG Shipping Index gained 0.11 points (0.05%) last week, closing at 214.82 points, while the S&P 50…
26 May 2026
Iran says retaliatory attacks “legitimate and definite” if U.S. violates ceasefire
Iran’s Islamic Revoluationary Guard Corps has reportedly warned the U.S. that it considers retaliatory strikes “legitima…
26 May 2026
Guidance for Vessel Transit through the Strait of Hormuz
Hundreds of vessels remain unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz and, in the event of a return to more normal navigatio…
26 May 2026
Countdown: CEO reflections on IMO progress and regulation’s role in maritime decarbonization
When we started the Center in 2020, the industry was asking whether decarbonizing shipping was possible. Today, the ecos…
26 May 2026
Shanghai sets target to build intl shipping hub
As Shanghai moves from scale expansion to capacity enhancement in building an international shipping center during the 1…
26 May 2026
Marine Lubricants: A Hidden Seaworthiness Risk
This Risk Alert highlights the importance of exercising due diligence in the procurement and onboard management of marin…
26 May 2026
Shipbuilders Face Profit-Share Showdown
The shipbuilding industry is entering this year’s wage and collective bargaining negotiations carrying the long-standing…
26 May 2026
Floating hydrogen power: unlocking zero emission energy where ports need it most
Ports worldwide are under increasing pressure to cut emissions, improve air quality, and accelerate the transition to cl…
26 May 2026
Without containers, the Netherlands would grind to a halt
Sixty years after the introduction of the container, many Dutch people are still unaware of how much we rely on containe…
26 May 2026
SAAM Orders Second Tug from ASENAV per Fleet Expansion and Upgrade Plan
SAAM Towage announced the construction of a new state-of-the-art tugboat by the Chilean shipyard ASENAV, reaffirming its…
26 May 2026
Russia’s Grain Exports to Africa Hit Record Highs in 2025
Russian wheat exports to Africa have surged to record levels in 2025, with the country’s agricultural export agency Agro…
26 May 2026
Copper Eases on Middle East Uncertainty
Copper futures slipped below $6.4 per pound on Tuesday, trimming gains from the prior session as elevated uncertainty in…
26 May 2026
Soybean Prices Extend Decline
Soybean futures fell below $11.90 per bushel, retreating further from recent two-year highs as uncertainty over global t…
26 May 2026
Oil Edges Up on Middle East Uncertainty
WTI crude futures climbed toward $92 per barrel on Tuesday, recouping some losses as fresh US military operations in sou…
26 May 2026
Europe’s diesel rebuild leans on US refining
Seaborne diesel/gasoil imports into Europe are recovering in May after hitting a decade low in April. Diesel/gasoil expo…
26 May 2026
India’s fuel demand falls 4.6%; natural gas use down 16.7%, LNG imports plunge 29.6%
Despite lower consumption volumes, currency depreciation and record-high Brent crude averages caused India’s oil import …
26 May 2026
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