Tradewinds

by Julian Bray on 28 March 2026 at 9:25 am

Iran-backed Yemeni militants fire missile at Israel, sparking the fear of attacks on tankers serving Yanbu

by Joe Brady on 27 March 2026 at 7:33 pm

Other shipping sectors show weaker weekly numbers, but generally better than broad indices

by Eric Priante Martin on 27 March 2026 at 5:59 pm

Maritime Action Plan proposals could find their way into probes by Trump’s trade chief

by Craig Eason on 27 March 2026 at 5:37 pm

Plus: IMO climate battle lines emerge, amplifying the voice of Africa, and the role of US farmers in a clean fuel future

by Craig Eason on 27 March 2026 at 5:18 pm

Ethanol production is underutilised with capacity available for shipping, says Climate Ethanol Alliance’s Szabo

by Harry Papachristou on 27 March 2026 at 5:02 pm

If Tehran starts charging tolls for Hormuz crossings, Hellenic vessels can hardly expect a rebate

by Holly Birkett on 27 March 2026 at 3:58 pm

Asset values continue to creep up and prospective buyers are as hungry as ever, brokers say

by Gary Dixon on 27 March 2026 at 3:42 pm

Greek brokers say Delia Shipping has inked new LR2s for delivery from 2028

by Yannick Guerry on 27 March 2026 at 3:06 pm

Vessel appears to have drifted into Iranian territory in the Strait of Hormuz

by Irene Ang on 27 March 2026 at 1:30 pm

Turkish owner orders feeder container ships as well as four tankers

by Harry Papachristou on 27 March 2026 at 1:00 pm

Minister concerned about latest acts of sabotage in Mediterranean and Black Sea

by Julian Bray on 27 March 2026 at 12:41 pm

Nearly €5bn was paid in additional bunker costs over the first three weeks of the war

by Ian Lewis on 27 March 2026 at 12:37 pm

Intensified inspections intended to punish Panama after transfer of Hutchison port assets, Commission chairwoman claims

by Paul Peachey,Huaqing Ma,Ian Lewis on 27 March 2026 at 12:26 pm

Two ultra-large carriers appeared to be heading for ‘approved’ Iranian lane before turning back

by Gary Dixon on 27 March 2026 at 12:12 pm

Vessel trackers believe on-off progress of LR2 will end with discharge in Matanzas

by Gary Dixon on 27 March 2026 at 12:01 pm

Faminas is taking 22% stake to bolster finances of Barska Plovidba

by Jonas Walsgård on 27 March 2026 at 11:26 am

Fearnley Securities led the shipping bond league table in 2025

by Jonas Walsgård on 27 March 2026 at 11:11 am

Increased coal volumes will contribute to earnings, analysts say

by Gary Dixon on 27 March 2026 at 11:00 am

Trader follows a big syndicated European deal with Japanese transaction

by Harry Papachristou on 27 March 2026 at 10:39 am

Tehran further loosens its grip over key waterway to the benefit of Asian countries

by Harry Papachristou on 27 March 2026 at 9:46 am

Low-profile firm is said to be substituting a kamsarmax for an older supramax vessel

by Ian Lewis on 27 March 2026 at 9:38 am

High-water mark reached as owner shifts to a broader fleet mix and longer-term contracts

by Lucy Hine on 27 March 2026 at 9:33 am

Growth is still forecast as decisions on fuelling appear to be led by individual customers and are not always price-driven

by Gary Dixon on 27 March 2026 at 9:15 am

Brokers say scramble for alternative sources of gas intensifies as Middle East disruption continues

by Jonas Walsgård on 27 March 2026 at 9:03 am

Danish owner-operator adds to bet on MPPs

by Jonas Walsgård on 27 March 2026 at 8:30 am

Team has established three new projects so far this year

by Gary Dixon on 27 March 2026 at 7:55 am

Embassy in Madrid says Middle East country will ‘show receptiveness’ to passage requests

by Irene Ang on 27 March 2026 at 7:55 am

Hengli Group has also launched Dalian Shipping to expand the region’s maritime strength

by Gary Dixon on 27 March 2026 at 7:36 am

Government says vessel and natural causes both responsible for slick earlier this month

by Huaqing Ma on 27 March 2026 at 7:17 am

State tanker giant grows vessels despite rising LNG costs

by Jonas Walsgård on 27 March 2026 at 7:14 am

Infrastructure fund could be potential buyer, Arctic says

by Huaqing Ma on 27 March 2026 at 7:14 am

Owners face a crunch as retrofit, recycling and regulation collide

by Huaqing Ma on 27 March 2026 at 2:03 am

State-backed shipowner reinforces VLCC dominance while expanding diversified fleet footprint

by Karen Ng on 27 March 2026 at 1:58 am

Shipowner snaps up newbuildings on order at Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industries

by Huaqing Ma,Harry Papachristou on 26 March 2026 at 11:33 pm

Anwar’s outreach eases transit risks and reinforces stability narrative

by Lucy Hine on 26 March 2026 at 11:10 pm

Owner says it is undertaking one of the most ambitious newbuilding programmes in its history

by Eric Priante Martin on 26 March 2026 at 8:45 pm

Peace offering came as a flotilla of amphibious assault assets are poised to arrive in the Middle East on Friday — the same day the US has threatened to rain ‘hell’ on Iran if no deal is struck

by Paul Peachey on 26 March 2026 at 7:52 pm

Ships reversed course as they headed towards English Channel with oil cargoes

by Lucy Hine on 26 March 2026 at 4:33 pm

Russian flag state being asked to help with moving the abandoned vessel

by Ian Lewis on 26 March 2026 at 3:59 pm

War may have lengthened the timeline, but not the fundamentals, Rolf Habben Jansen says

by Eric Priante Martin on 26 March 2026 at 3:21 pm

US will replace Middle East volumes with imports from other regions, though Scorpio Tankers has scored a deal

by Gary Dixon on 26 March 2026 at 2:48 pm

No pollution reported after incident on Wednesday near New Orleans

by Gary Dixon on 26 March 2026 at 2:40 pm

Crew member was trapped during trailer manoeuvre

by Ian Lewis on 26 March 2026 at 2:28 pm

Carrier has six ships trapped in the Persian Gulf

by Jonas Walsgård on 26 March 2026 at 1:58 pm

Operator has five vessels waiting to deliver cargo in Gulf

on 26 March 2026 at 1:28 pm

The EU rules are failing to deliver real benefits where they are needed most, writes David Loosley

by Holly Birkett on 26 March 2026 at 1:23 pm

Dutch group’s shipbuilding and ship repair activities are growing

by Joe Brady on 26 March 2026 at 12:57 pm

This week’s Streetwise asks finance experts what is at stake — and who has the upper hand

by Paul Peachey on 26 March 2026 at 12:56 pm

Defence minister says Alireza Tangsiri was in charge of attacks around key waterway

by Jonas Walsgård on 26 March 2026 at 12:49 pm

Shipping investor targets growth in shortsea chemical tanker segment

by Gary Dixon on 26 March 2026 at 12:25 pm

Aframax hit the side in California in October 2024, accident report reveals

by Gary Dixon on 26 March 2026 at 11:54 am

Omar Nokta likes the look of big spot numbers revealed by owner

by Gary Dixon on 26 March 2026 at 11:48 am

National Crime Agency says drugs found in holdalls

by Huaqing Ma on 26 March 2026 at 11:39 am

South Korea has been invited to attend a multinational meeting on restoring safe passage

by Karen Ng on 26 March 2026 at 11:30 am

Current fleet helps company stay EU ETS and FuelEU compliant and gains tax incentives

by Gary Dixon on 26 March 2026 at 11:20 am

BRS says risky economics deterring voyages from the US

by Paul Peachey on 26 March 2026 at 11:09 am

Clubs say they have submitted an offer to take over their private manager

by Gary Dixon on 26 March 2026 at 10:33 am

Danish container line giant’s investors vote down proposals for more oversight

by Paul Peachey on 26 March 2026 at 10:17 am

Military has been training for weeks to deal with armed guards on Russian shadow fleet tankers

by Gary Dixon on 26 March 2026 at 9:45 am

Tanker players now see alternative Middle East loading ports as less risky

by Ian Lewis on 26 March 2026 at 9:34 am

Line braces for deep earnings drop with Zim takeover still in the works

by Matt Coyne on 26 March 2026 at 9:32 am

South Korea has the second-largest fleet of countries Iran has named that can transit the Strait of Hormuz

by Lucy Hine,Irene Ang on 26 March 2026 at 8:41 am

Several owners named as pencilling in slots at South Korean yards but demand is baffling brokers

by Jonas Walsgård on 26 March 2026 at 8:22 am

Owner sees continued market volatility through the winter and spring

by Gary Dixon on 26 March 2026 at 7:58 am

The Aurora was originally heading for China until sanctions were temporarily dropped

by Gary Dixon on 26 March 2026 at 7:20 am

Private placement will help fund first new wind turbine ships since 2024

by Jonas Walsgård on 26 March 2026 at 7:04 am

Company will evaluate potential sale, merger or other business combination

by Harry Papachristou on 26 March 2026 at 7:00 am

Tehran reports that bulkers, container ships and fishing boats have been lost

by Harry Papachristou on 26 March 2026 at 4:18 am

Suezmax vessel was sanctioned by the EU and the UK

by Huaqing Ma,Harry Papachristou on 26 March 2026 at 3:20 am

Draft law targets tolls on vessels transiting strategic waterway

by Irene Ang on 26 March 2026 at 1:04 am

DSIC is expected to deliver tankers between 2028 and 2030

by Eric Priante Martin on 25 March 2026 at 8:56 pm

Press secretary says Tehran needs to recognise that it is defeated

by Joe Brady on 25 March 2026 at 8:22 pm

Robust finish to current quarter has extended into April fixtures, especially in LR2s

by Paul Peachey on 25 March 2026 at 5:09 pm

Two shipowners have lodged cases at a European Union court over 2025 measures imposed over Russia-linked business

by Lucy Hine on 25 March 2026 at 3:34 pm

At least 12 LNG carriers remain stranded in the region with cargoes on board

by Holly Birkett on 25 March 2026 at 3:12 pm

US hopes to sell 12.5m tonnes of soybeans to China this year, but might miss this target due to price economics

by Paul Peachey on 25 March 2026 at 1:56 pm

Three weeks on from the announcement, it remains unclear who might benefit from the state-backed scheme

by Gary Dixon on 25 March 2026 at 1:42 pm

Depreciation to rise after accounting change made by UK-based owner

by Gary Dixon on 25 March 2026 at 1:37 pm

Brokers say activity centred on MR vessels during Middle East disruption

by Gary Dixon on 25 March 2026 at 12:51 pm

Roger Holm explains the findings of tech giant’s latest shipping research

by Karen Ng,Irene Ang on 25 March 2026 at 12:37 pm

Greek owner Maran Tankers said to be behind the newbuilding orders

by Matt Coyne on 25 March 2026 at 12:25 pm

Two VLCCs and aframax look to be on the move after LPG carriers depart the war torn region

by Huaqing Ma on 25 March 2026 at 12:25 pm

Services resume without Hormuz as Cosco re-routes cargo via regional hubs

by Huaqing Ma on 25 March 2026 at 12:08 pm

Green issues downgraded amid turmoil, industry bosses warn

by Huaqing Ma on 25 March 2026 at 11:56 am

Dividend payout nears 100% as cash pile remains strong

by Gary Dixon on 25 March 2026 at 11:50 am

Bangchak Corp ship cleared to leave the Middle East Gulf as another Thai vessel awaits permission

by Lucy Hine,Irene Ang on 25 March 2026 at 11:47 am

The new entrants are working in a joint venture on a pair of newbuildings

by Gary Dixon on 25 March 2026 at 11:46 am

Commodities giant posts higher oil and gas trading figures for 2025

by Harry Papachristou on 25 March 2026 at 11:44 am

Major Greek owner reportedly sells 20-year-old ship for $10m more than in previous attempt a year ago

by Paul Peachey on 25 March 2026 at 11:12 am

Security experts have reported a trend for increased attacks further from the African coastline

by Gary Dixon on 25 March 2026 at 10:59 am

Greek manager and pools company believes rates could remain high for most of 2026

by Jonas Walsgård on 25 March 2026 at 10:28 am

Fund bets on Stolt-Nielsen, Hafnia and CMB.Tech

by Gary Dixon on 25 March 2026 at 9:43 am

Another terminal targeted by drones on Tuesday night

by Lucy Hine on 25 March 2026 at 9:28 am

But some remain in place and shops are keen to regroup in the emirate as region stabilises

by Gary Dixon on 25 March 2026 at 9:11 am

Board member cashes in stock worth nearly NOK 1m

by Karen Ng on 25 March 2026 at 8:39 am

John Fredriksen-backed company makes good on projections of a new contract

by Gary Dixon on 25 March 2026 at 8:32 am

New president says Britain must remain a leading maritime nation in time of ‘evolving challenges’

by Gary Dixon on 25 March 2026 at 8:10 am

VLCC start-up awards long-term incentives to experienced board members

by Holly Birkett on 25 March 2026 at 7:55 am

Operator has been expanding parcelling and projects activities in the Atlantic

by Gary Dixon on 25 March 2026 at 7:53 am

Outgoing CEO says acquisition opportunities are still out there in fragmented market

by Craig Eason on 25 March 2026 at 7:48 am

Vessel certified by ClassNK passes transport ministry inspection

by Gary Dixon on 25 March 2026 at 7:26 am

Incident involving the Selen demonstrates attempt to formalise system for vessel transits

by Paul Peachey on 25 March 2026 at 7:14 am

Operators say there are no problems with volatile cargoes on board ships that have spent a month stranded in Gulf

by Jonas Walsgård on 25 March 2026 at 7:07 am

Houthis in the Red Sea remains ‘million-dollar question’, analyst says

by Irene Ang on 25 March 2026 at 4:14 am

London-based finance company orders four vessels at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

by Irene Ang on 25 March 2026 at 4:01 am

Trio of tankers are on charter to traders

by Huaqing Ma on 25 March 2026 at 2:33 am

Panama Ports Co alleges prolonged government misconduct as dispute escalates

by Irene Ang on 25 March 2026 at 2:15 am

Kamsarmax order is the Greek company’s first in China

by Eric Priante Martin on 24 March 2026 at 10:02 pm

Claim comes as Trump says war is won in the Middle East

by Eric Priante Martin on 24 March 2026 at 9:30 pm

Lawyers urge caution before turning to arbitrators or courts, but some fights have already started

by Eric Priante Martin on 24 March 2026 at 4:10 pm

The Defending American Property Abroad Act comes in response to Mexico’s seizure of port facilities

by Lucy Hine on 24 March 2026 at 3:18 pm

Damaged Russian shadow ship raises concerns in Libya, prompting calls for an investigation into the attack

by Matt Coyne on 24 March 2026 at 3:16 pm

Atlantic basin fixtures nearing pre-war Middle East Gulf levels, Clarksons says

by Holly Birkett on 24 March 2026 at 2:45 pm

TradeWinds has learned that at least one fixture has already ditched voyage rates in favour of time-charter basis

by Gary Dixon on 24 March 2026 at 2:44 pm

Swiss-UK shop believes tighter ship supply and rising feedstock flows are pushing shops into more strategic roles

by Harry Papachristou on 24 March 2026 at 2:21 pm

Two-year deal with undisclosed charterer said to be priced at well over $30,000 per day

by Ian Lewis on 24 March 2026 at 2:07 pm

With plans to reflag ships and support a 100‑vessel recycling ecosystem, German carrier joins a wave of lines betting on India

by Jonas Walsgård on 24 March 2026 at 2:02 pm

Loan book stood at $1bn at end of 2025

by Ian Lewis on 24 March 2026 at 1:13 pm

Without trained civilians ready to go to sea, Germany risks being caught unprepared in a future conflict, shipowners warn

by Craig Eason on 24 March 2026 at 12:56 pm

Having battled to bring ballast water tech into shipping, Giles Candy is on a mission with economic air lubrication

by Gary Dixon on 24 March 2026 at 12:38 pm

Braemar also notes the furthest-forward spot fixing ever seen

by Harry Papachristou on 24 March 2026 at 11:50 am

Bulker powerhouse has ordered up to 40 ships in four years

by Harry Papachristou on 24 March 2026 at 11:29 am

Transport authority cites ‘current circumstances’ for measures that will last at least 30 days

by Gary Dixon on 24 March 2026 at 11:11 am

Rubico takes final product tanker of series being built in China

by Gary Dixon on 24 March 2026 at 10:33 am

Danish liner giant is facing more protests ahead of its annual general meeting on Wednesday

by Harry Papachristou on 24 March 2026 at 10:28 am

Golden Energy returns to DH Shipbuilding

by Gary Dixon on 24 March 2026 at 10:21 am

Efficacy of energy-saving measures will tail off, Christian Finnern argues

by Matt Coyne on 24 March 2026 at 9:36 am

Norwegian owner is said to have got $40m for 21-year-old suezmax

by Gary Dixon on 24 March 2026 at 9:24 am

Agmentum Maritime likes the look of BW LPG and Flex LNG

by Ian Lewis on 24 March 2026 at 9:19 am

Japanese carrier forges strategic partnership with subsidiary of HMM bidder

by Gary Dixon on 24 March 2026 at 9:12 am

General counsel brings practical shipping experience to new AI project

by Paul Peachey on 24 March 2026 at 9:05 am

Traffic in the waterway remains limited despite US president’s claim of major progress on a peace deal

by Gary Dixon on 24 March 2026 at 8:22 am

Market players are less optimistic over sector’s prospects than for their bigger crude sisters

by Gary Dixon on 24 March 2026 at 7:56 am

Shipping company shares should be part of investors’ portfolios, Oslo operation says

by Gary Dixon on 24 March 2026 at 7:56 am

Twenty ships with more than 100 crew stuck in the region

by Huaqing Ma on 24 March 2026 at 7:46 am

Fire on patrol vessel prompts full review after earlier explosion

by Jonas Walsgård on 24 March 2026 at 7:08 am

Contract continues a run of charters at higher rates for the New York-listed company

by Irene Ang on 24 March 2026 at 7:00 am

Dubai owner commissions series of product carriers

by Karen Ng on 24 March 2026 at 5:29 am

Draft resolution is still subject to approval by UN Security Council

by Huaqing Ma on 24 March 2026 at 3:17 am

China’s ‘Belt and Road’ gateway grows cargo throughput but earnings weaken

by Huaqing Ma on 24 March 2026 at 2:09 am

Investigation highlights risk misjudgement and gaps in safety procedures

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 23 March 2026 at 11:48 pm

Purus chief executive for offshore engineering Tom Nevin tells TradeWinds why demand for the company’s CSOV fleet shows no sign of slowing

by Gary Dixon on 23 March 2026 at 11:47 pm

Nanjing Yangyang has returned to CMI (Yangzhou) for more new vessels

by Joe Brady on 23 March 2026 at 9:22 pm

Move seeks to unseat all six Genco directors

by Karen Ng on 23 March 2026 at 3:44 pm

But the only way to get back normal is reopening the Strait of Hormuz

by Gary Dixon on 23 March 2026 at 2:19 pm

Herbjorn Hansson says first-quarter result will be much better than the preceding three months

by Matt Coyne on 23 March 2026 at 1:54 pm

Valuations had already jumped following Sinokor spending spree

by Gary Dixon on 23 March 2026 at 1:19 pm

Hong Kong-flagged Sea Horse appears to pull out of Havana docking

by Gary Dixon on 23 March 2026 at 1:13 pm

Transit took longer than usual as GPS was also not used due to jamming

by Ian Lewis on 23 March 2026 at 1:07 pm

’Not only soldiers, but seafarers’ are needed as Gulf tensions grow, association says

by Harry Papachristou on 23 March 2026 at 12:44 pm

Europe’s biggest coastal shipping market faces upheaval amid new environmental rules and rising bunker prices

by Paul Peachey on 23 March 2026 at 12:34 pm

Newly acquired offshore insurance arm posted losses in first year

by Lucy Hine on 23 March 2026 at 12:07 pm

US producers stand to gain as buyers seek replacement volumes

by Gary Dixon on 23 March 2026 at 11:55 am

Saudi Arabia is desperately trying to make up for lost Gulf cargoes by sending more oil to alternative outlets

by Harry Papachristou on 23 March 2026 at 11:47 am

US will not attack any Iranian energy infrastructure for five days

by Lucy Hine on 23 March 2026 at 11:20 am

Company snares early delivery slots at shipyard

by Karen Ng on 23 March 2026 at 11:04 am

Move could see MR rates surge on Singapore to Australia route and vice versa for LNG carriers’ freight, analysts tell TradeWinds