China’s Shandong Port Group has debuted its West Asia Company in Dubai, UAE to promote regional economy and trading cooperation.

HRH The Princess Royal spoke of the importance of diversity in the maritime industry and the work of the Mission to Seafarers during a visit to Dubai.

Former Ince and Co Mohamed El Hawawy and Khurram Ali have joined Stephenson Harwood’s marine and international trade practice in the Middle East.

The MSC Sky II was targeted by Houthis who fired an anti-ship missile which struck and damaged the vessel, UK MTO reports that all crew are safe and the ship has continued on its journey.

The eight OPEC+ countries that implemented voluntary production cuts last November announced yesterday that the cuts are to be extended through this year’s second quarter.

CMA CGM's schedule reliability was the highest among the large container lines in January 2024 as it bucked the trend and continued Red Sea sailings.

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The handysize bulk carrier, Rubymar, flagged in Belize, eventually foundered early on Saturday morning two weeks after being struck by a Houthi-fired anti-ship ballistic missile on February 18.

Container rate negotiations on the Transpacific are about to begin in earnest, but Xeneta believes shippers and carriers both have strong hands and that will make discussions long and complex.

The Liberian Registry, the world’s largest shipping registry in tonnage, has a team on focused energy transition and reaching net-zero GHG emissions.