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News

Trump Strikes Diesel Deal With Putin to Lower Fuel Prices Ahead of Midterms

President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia has agreed to release millions of tons of diesel fuel into U.S. and global markets following a telephone call

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Busy container traffic in Pier 300 Channel
Ports

Container Surge Continues At The Port Of Long Beach

The Port of Los Angeles reported its best single month in its history. In a media briefing, port executive director Gene Seroka announced the port processed

3 hours ago
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Vessel Struck by Unknown Projectile Off UAE Coast Amid Surge in Attacks, UKMTO Says
Incidents

Vessel Struck by Unknown Projectile Off UAE Coast Amid Surge in Attacks, UKMTO Says

A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile 13 nautical miles west of Al Jazeera in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, causing a fire that has since been

4 hours ago
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Shipping containers at the Port of Montreal
Shipping

From Policy to Practice: Shipping’s Regulatory Autumn Puts Proof on Trial

The past fortnight has delivered a clear reminder that the industry’s regulatory problem is no longer a shortage of rules. It is the widening distance

4 hours ago
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NOAA GOES-19 satellite image of Category 3 Hurricane Isaias approaching the northern Gulf Coast on October 9, 2026, with its eye visible over the Gulf of Mexico.
News

Isaias Puts 500,000 Barrels a Day of Refining Capacity at Risk

Nearly 500,000 barrels a day of oil-refining capacity sit in the projected path of Hurricane Isaias, raising the risk that a US fuel market with no supplies to

4 hours ago
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Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

Global Oil Tanker Shortage is Getting Worse By the Day

For a sign of just how extraordinary oil shipping costs have become, consider this: It’s now more expensive to hire a tanker from the US to China than to

4 hours ago
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Iran’s Offshore Oil Stockpile Nears Exhaustion as Blockade Chokes New Supply

Iran’s offshore crude stockpile in Southeast Asia is being rapidly depleted as the U.S. maritime blockade prevents fresh barrels from leaving the Persian

News

Coast Guard Proposes Dropping Six Mariner Training Requirements

The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to eliminate six training and competency requirements for certain Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements, saying the rules

Shipping

Shadow Fleet Traffic on Northern Sea Route Surges as Arctic Safety Concerns Grow

The number of shadow-fleet vessels carrying Russian oil and LNG through the Northern Sea Route has surged this summer, according to a new analysis by the

News

Hackers Breached Propulsion System of US-Bound Oil Tanker

FBI and US Coast Guard investigators have found evidence that hackers accessed the propulsion system of an oil supertanker as it was approaching the Texas

News

South Korean Operator Emerges as New Force in Arctic LNG Shipping

New company takes on four Arc4 LNG carriers as Seoul looks to expand Busan’s role in Arctic shipping. A newly established South Korean ship manager is


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Two tankers with Saudi oil exit Red Sea over weekend, data shows
News

Second Ship Struck Inside Persian Gulf in Three Days

A commercial vessel was struck by a projectile in the Persian Gulf on Friday, sparking a fire onboard in the second reported attack on shipping inside the Gulf

7 hours ago
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NOAA GOES-19 satellite image of Category 3 Hurricane Isaias approaching the northern Gulf Coast on October 9, 2026, with its eye visible over the Gulf of Mexico.
Offshore

Hurricane Isaias Strengthens Into Major Category 3 Storm Ahead of Gulf Coast Landfall

Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane Friday morning, with sustained winds reaching 120 mph as the storm approached the northern Gulf

7 hours ago
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An illustration of the floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) planned for Equinor's Bay du Nord project
Offshore

Equinor Brings Shell Into $14 Billion Bay du Nord Project

Shell has agreed to acquire a 30% stake in Equinor’s Bay du Nord offshore oil project in Canada, bringing a new partner into the estimated C$14 billion

7 hours ago
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Before You Audit the Charge, Audit the Evidence
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Before You Audit the Charge, Audit the Evidence

Why Document Verification Is Becoming Essential in Ocean Freight For years, freight audit has focused primarily on the numbers. Was

8 hours ago
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The methanol-fueled container vessel Laura Maersk arrives for an official naming ceremony in Copenhagen, Denmark, September 13, 2023. REUTERS/Tom Little
News

Ethanol Could Offer Shipping Another Path to Lower Emissions

A new study from the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping finds that ethanol could become a practical alternative fuel for ships,

8 hours ago
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Iran’s Offshore Oil Stockpile Nears Exhaustion as Blockade Chokes New Supply
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Iran’s Offshore Oil Stockpile Nears Exhaustion as Blockade Chokes New Supply

Iran’s offshore crude stockpile in Southeast Asia is being rapidly depleted as the U.S. maritime blockade prevents fresh barrels from leaving the Persian

Coast Guard Proposes Dropping Six Mariner Training Requirements
News

Coast Guard Proposes Dropping Six Mariner Training Requirements

The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to eliminate six training and competency requirements for certain Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements, saying the rules

Shadow Fleet Traffic on Northern Sea Route Surges as Arctic Safety Concerns Grow
Shipping

Shadow Fleet Traffic on Northern Sea Route Surges as Arctic Safety Concerns Grow

The number of shadow-fleet vessels carrying Russian oil and LNG through the Northern Sea Route has surged this summer, according to a new analysis by the

Hackers Breached Propulsion System of US-Bound Oil Tanker
News

Hackers Breached Propulsion System of US-Bound Oil Tanker

FBI and US Coast Guard investigators have found evidence that hackers accessed the propulsion system of an oil supertanker as it was approaching the Texas

South Korean Operator Emerges as New Force in Arctic LNG Shipping
News

South Korean Operator Emerges as New Force in Arctic LNG Shipping

New company takes on four Arc4 LNG carriers as Seoul looks to expand Busan’s role in Arctic shipping. A newly established South Korean ship manager is


Today
Houthis Kill Three in Strikes on Saudi Arabian Airports
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Houthis Kill Three in Strikes on Saudi Arabian Airports

The Houthis struck two airports in Saudi Arabia in the past two days, killing three people and injuring dozens as the Iran-backed militant group intensifies

11 hours ago
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EU Imports Record 12.18 Million Tonnes of Russian Arctic LNG
Energy

EU Imports Record 12.18 Million Tonnes of Russian Arctic LNG

Europe's estimated bill reaches €7.88 billion through September as U.S. sanctions deadline adds uncertainty for Yamal's specialized tanker

12 hours ago
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Thursday, October 8, 2026
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam
Shipping

Saudis in Talks to Formalize Hormuz Shuttles in Fight for Market

(Bloomberg) — Saudi Arabia is in talks with customers to offer oil loadings next year outside the Strait of Hormuz in long-term contracts, formalizing a

23 hours ago
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U.S. Sanctions 22 More Tankers in Crackdown on Iran’s Shadow Fleet
News

U.S. Sanctions 22 More Tankers in Crackdown on Iran’s Shadow Fleet

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on 22 tankers and dozens of individuals and companies linked to Iran’s oil trade, expanding its campaign

October 8, 2026
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Busy container traffic in Pier 300 Channel
Ports

U.S. Container Imports Slow After Stronger-Than-Expected Summer

October 8, 2026
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Corporate News

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Thordon Bearings adds production plant to meet growing demand

Thordon Bearings has opened a new manufacturing facility as part of its strategic response to robust growth across all business segments and rising demand for its sustainable

October 7, 2026

Asia’s maritime community to take centre stage at upcoming WISTA 2026

The strength, dynamism and diversity of Asia’s buoyant maritime community will be evident at the 2026 WISTA AGM and Conference gathering in Kuala Lumpur later this month, as

October 7, 2026

ABS Issues AIP and Completes Basic Design Review for SHI’s Entire FLNG Topsides Facilities

ABS has issued approval in principle (AIP) and completed a basic design review (BDR) for a natural gas liquefaction system developed by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the

October 5, 2026

From Residue to Resource – the Rise and Risks of Marine Biofuels

By Mark Smith, Director – Decarbonisation, NorthStandard While corn, sugarcane, wheat, or vegetable oils can be converted into fuel, their

September 29, 2026

The Mare McAllister: McAllister’s Latest High-tech Low-Emission Tug Arrives

McAllister Towing is proud to announce our newest arrival! Welcome tug MARY McALLISTER. As ourcustomer’s vessels grow larger and services for these behemoths become

September 28, 2026

The Great Lakes Towing Company Orders Two New Damen Tugs from Great Lakes Shipyard

Hulls 11 and 12 will continue the company’s fleet renewal and expansion program and its long-term investment in  Great Lakes shipping The Great Lakes Towing Company announced

September 23, 2026

Transforming the River Port, LLC Shipyard – Expanding What’s Possible

Bardex to deliver new 25,000Te OmniLift® Shiplift for River Port, LLC. The  system will be operated by East Coast Repair & Fabrication, LLC, expanding the Newport  News

September 14, 2026

New Pacific Launches First Shipbuilding Program Featuring Two  Tugboats for American Marine Corporation

Glosten-designed 122-foot vessels mark the first new builds at New Pacific’s historic Vancouver  waterfront facility. New Pacific Industrial (NP) has launched its first

Corporate News

8 hours ago

Thordon Bearings adds production plant to meet growing demand

Thordon Bearings has opened a new manufacturing facility as part of its strategic response to robust growth across all business segments and rising demand for its sustainable

October 7, 2026

Asia’s maritime community to take centre stage at upcoming WISTA 2026

The strength, dynamism and diversity of Asia’s buoyant maritime community will be evident at the 2026 WISTA AGM and Conference gathering in Kuala Lumpur later this month, as

October 7, 2026

ABS Issues AIP and Completes Basic Design Review for SHI’s Entire FLNG Topsides Facilities

ABS has issued approval in principle (AIP) and completed a basic design review (BDR) for a natural gas liquefaction system developed by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the

October 5, 2026

From Residue to Resource – the Rise and Risks of Marine Biofuels

By Mark Smith, Director – Decarbonisation, NorthStandard While corn, sugarcane, wheat, or vegetable oils can be converted into fuel, their

September 29, 2026

The Mare McAllister: McAllister’s Latest High-tech Low-Emission Tug Arrives

McAllister Towing is proud to announce our newest arrival! Welcome tug MARY McALLISTER. As ourcustomer’s vessels grow larger and services for these behemoths become

September 28, 2026

The Great Lakes Towing Company Orders Two New Damen Tugs from Great Lakes Shipyard

Hulls 11 and 12 will continue the company’s fleet renewal and expansion program and its long-term investment in  Great Lakes shipping The Great Lakes Towing Company announced

September 23, 2026

Transforming the River Port, LLC Shipyard – Expanding What’s Possible

Bardex to deliver new 25,000Te OmniLift® Shiplift for River Port, LLC. The  system will be operated by East Coast Repair & Fabrication, LLC, expanding the Newport  News

September 14, 2026

New Pacific Launches First Shipbuilding Program Featuring Two  Tugboats for American Marine Corporation

Glosten-designed 122-foot vessels mark the first new builds at New Pacific’s historic Vancouver  waterfront facility. New Pacific Industrial (NP) has launched its first


Thursday, October 8, 2026
NOAA GOES-19 satellite image showing Hurricane Isaias swirling over the Gulf of Mexico on October 8, 2026.
Offshore

Hurricane Isaias Shuts Down Nearly Two-Thirds of Gulf Oil Production

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil production has been shut down as Hurricane Isaias strengthens ahead of an expected landfall along the northern

October 8, 2026
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Shipping

Supertankers Racing to Middle East Worsen Global Ship Crunch

(Bloomberg) — Supertankers are racing to the Middle East to cash in on soaring fees for carrying oil through the Strait of Hormuz, exacerbating a global

October 8, 2026
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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas
News

Attack Risks Rise for Tankers as Iran Vows to Block More Hormuz Routes

Tankers are facing a higher risk of attacks and intimidation as they try to get critical shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran issued new

October 8, 2026
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Artist's rendering of a next-generation Missile Range Instrumentation Vessel at sea featuring multiple large spherical radar domes on the foredeck. The ship will replace the Pacific Tracker and Pacific Collector in support of U.S. missile defense testing and tracking missions.
Shipbuilding

TOTE, Hanwha Finalize Deal to Build U.S. Missile Defense Ship

TOTE Services has finalized its contract with the U.S. Maritime Administration to oversee construction of a new generation of missile-tracking ships, clearing

October 8, 2026
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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam
News

Tanker Attack Off Qatar Signals Wider Threat Beyond Hormuz

A chemical tanker was struck by multiple projectiles off the coast of Qatar on Wednesday, with casualties reported among its crew, in the latest attack on

October 8, 2026
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Thursday, October 8, 2026
A drone view shows the Russian-flagged tanker Bratsk, under U.S. sanctions for links to the Russian state-owned shipping company Sovcomflot, in Baniyas
Shipping

UK Sanctions 12 More ‘Shadow-Fleet’ Tankers as Russia’s Arctic Traffic Grows

The United Kingdom on Thursday sanctioned 12 oil tankers it identified as part of Russia's shadow fleet, including the 22-year-old Dakar that is currently

October 8, 2026
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A civilian vessel is on fire, as Ukraine's navy spokesman reported a Russian military strike on a civilian vessel, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the Black Sea port of Odesa
Security

Turkey Says Russia, Ukraine Increasing Attacks in Black Sea Ahead of Winter

Intensifying attacks by Russia and Ukraine ahead of the winter are further endangering navigational safety in the Black Sea, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan

October 8, 2026
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Mundra Port
Shipping

Subcontinent Ports Benefiting from Geopolitical Disruptions 

Today's trade flows resemble a windy waterpark slide more than the traditional waterway superhighway. The three-dimensional chess game being played by ocean

October 8, 2026
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Lazaro Cardenas port shipping
Trade

Mexican Auto Exports Slump in September as US Tariffs Take Toll

Mexico's auto exports posted their biggest slump so far this year, data from statistics office INEGI showed on Wednesday, a decline analysts attributed to

October 8, 2026
Total Views: 364

India Shuns Costly Russian Oil as Middle East Flows Recover
Energy

India Shuns Costly Russian Oil as Middle East Flows Recover

Indian refiners have cut back Russian crude purchases for November delivery, as rising competition from China pushes up prices at a time when buyers can tap

October 8, 2026
Total Views: 369