Tradewinds

by Joe Brady on 6 March 2026 at 6:42 pm

Futures market in backwardation with drop expected as soon as April

by Eric Priante Martin on 6 March 2026 at 5:56 pm

Charterers were still paying more for large bulker tonnage

by Ian Lewis on 6 March 2026 at 5:05 pm

Red Sea crucial to market balance and freight rates this year

by Lucy Hine on 6 March 2026 at 4:48 pm

Search for cargoes ramps up with suppliers’ lines ‘ringing off the hook’

by Craig Eason on 6 March 2026 at 4:44 pm

Plus, making European shipping great again: The Commission’s industrial maritime strategy

by Gary Dixon on 6 March 2026 at 4:41 pm

China Changhang Freight goes for handysizes at the reborn domestic shipyard

by Joe Brady on 6 March 2026 at 4:25 pm

CMA Shipping event returns to Stamford next week, but there’s a Texas two-step in store for next year

by Harry Papachristou on 6 March 2026 at 3:49 pm

New York-listed owner is bullish going forward, amid soaring freight tanker rates

by Lucy Hine on 6 March 2026 at 3:28 pm

Volumes to be delivered in Europe from next year to chime with Danish owner’s first LNG dual-fuel container ships

by Gary Dixon on 6 March 2026 at 3:20 pm

Greek bulker companies increase pressure on US owner as acquisition battle takes another twist

by Harry Papachristou on 6 March 2026 at 2:55 pm

John Coustas spends close to $300m on his first bulker newbuildings

by Jonas Walsgård on 6 March 2026 at 2:14 pm

Hercules goes from warm stacking to earning $425,000 per day

by Paul Peachey,Yannick Guerry on 6 March 2026 at 1:48 pm

Tug was going to a container ship that was adrift after being struck by a missile on Wednesday

by Gary Dixon on 6 March 2026 at 1:18 pm

Tanker crossings through Strait of Hormuz are still very limited

by Gary Dixon on 6 March 2026 at 12:56 pm

CEO Rakesh Khetan believes enhanced scrutiny will provide a lifeline for compliant breakers

by Lucy Hine on 6 March 2026 at 11:37 am

Minister tells FT Middle East war could ‘bring down the economies of the world’

by Ian Lewis on 6 March 2026 at 11:09 am

Turning Strait of Hormuz into a chokepoint adds more uncertainty to global container trades, says chairman Youroukos

by Lucy Hine on 6 March 2026 at 10:43 am

EU imports face double squeeze from Middle East shut-ins and ban on Russian volumes

by Holly Birkett on 6 March 2026 at 10:42 am

Founder aims to ensure that female seafarers always have access to period products, and hopes to stimulate more open conversations around women’s health at sea

by Gary Dixon on 6 March 2026 at 10:28 am

Manager says operation involved China Merchants car carrier

by Jonas Walsgård on 6 March 2026 at 9:58 am

ABG Sundal Collier says Qatar halt is bad for LNG shipping

by Jonas Walsgård on 6 March 2026 at 9:52 am

Hong Kong owner sees book gain of $3.2m on latest deal

by Gary Dixon on 6 March 2026 at 9:22 am

Estonia’s Amisco contracts cargo ships at Jiangsu Dajin in China

by Paul Peachey on 6 March 2026 at 9:04 am

Sanctioned tankers loaded with Russian oil before 5 March can supply Indian refiners

by Gary Dixon on 6 March 2026 at 8:44 am

Greek company has increased time charter coverage this year amid geopolitical risk

by Jonas Walsgård on 6 March 2026 at 8:32 am

ABG Sundal Collier sees upside to consensus estimates

by Lucy Hine on 6 March 2026 at 8:13 am

Newbuilding duo set to mark owner’s entry into gas shipping sector

by Gary Dixon on 6 March 2026 at 8:05 am

Serial buyer continues spree with Tokei Kaiun ship

by Gary Dixon on 6 March 2026 at 7:34 am

US owner upsizes $600m facility to take over vessels built in 2020

by Gary Dixon on 6 March 2026 at 7:14 am

Diplomatic sources say Beijing is unhappy about restrictions in Strait of Hormuz

by Craig Eason on 6 March 2026 at 7:07 am

‘Reward factor’ under FuelEU boosts returns on green tech, says ship design firm

by Eric Priante Martin on 6 March 2026 at 4:42 am

Original three-year deal is set to expire in April

by Huaqing Ma on 6 March 2026 at 1:12 am

Six bidders battle through 63 offers in online auction

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 6 March 2026 at 1:05 am

Case highlights the difficulties of doing deals on ships that have Russian links in their past

by Eric Priante Martin on 5 March 2026 at 8:46 pm

Officials investigate potential attack on Sonangol tanker

by Paul Peachey on 5 March 2026 at 6:24 pm

Vanguard Tech says Tehran still controls huge arsenal of missiles likely to target ships

by Craig Eason on 5 March 2026 at 5:14 pm

How the European Commission plans to compete with China and rest of the world in rebuilding its maritime industries

by Harry Papachristou on 5 March 2026 at 3:55 pm

European efforts are not sufficient to deprive Moscow of revenue, the Ukrainian president argues

by Lucy Hine on 5 March 2026 at 3:51 pm

Several categories of vessels need to be soaked up first before market moves into undersupply

by Ian Lewis on 5 March 2026 at 3:26 pm

Conflict has had a limited impact on container freight rates — but that may not last

by Harry Papachristou on 5 March 2026 at 2:39 pm

Diversified shipowner has reportedly parted ways with up to seven vessels since October

by Paul Peachey on 5 March 2026 at 2:18 pm

At least 40 transits have been made of chokepoint since Sunday

by Matt Coyne on 5 March 2026 at 2:00 pm

Clarksons says an LR2 could, in theory, earn $160,000 per day sailing from the Middle East to Japan

by Gary Dixon on 5 March 2026 at 1:14 pm

Danish owner continues to be active in sale-and-purchase market

by Joe Brady on 5 March 2026 at 12:28 pm

Robert Bugbee says to expect more charters and sales ‘at higher prices’

by Matt Coyne on 5 March 2026 at 12:18 pm

Pair of blockbuster deals smash record set just days before

by Paul Peachey on 5 March 2026 at 12:13 pm

London market players criticise ‘shocking’ decision to provide a financial backstop for Maritime Mutual

by Holly Birkett on 5 March 2026 at 11:42 am

High gas prices could prompt a switch to coal-fired power generation and reshape bulker demand

by Joe Brady on 5 March 2026 at 11:06 am

This week’s Streetwise looks at how the Lauro brothers are leading the latest round of profit-taking from insider share sales

by Lucy Hine on 5 March 2026 at 10:46 am

Ballast vessels holding off Oman are starting to shift away from region, including two destined for Dubai-based yard

by Ian Lewis on 5 March 2026 at 10:28 am

Gulf crisis sparks fears of widespread port congestion as container lines abandon schedules

by Jonas Walsgård on 5 March 2026 at 9:10 am

Star Bulk is top dry market stock pick for March

by Jonas Walsgård on 5 March 2026 at 8:50 am

ABG Sundal Collier cuts VLCC owner to ‘hold’ on high valuation

by Lucy Hine on 5 March 2026 at 8:44 am

Company will take back the Flanders Innovation mid-year

by Gary Dixon on 5 March 2026 at 8:24 am

Andrew Moll has retired after 21 years at MAIB

by Gary Dixon on 5 March 2026 at 7:56 am

Performance Shipping boss expects market strength to continue throughout 2026

by Gary Dixon on 5 March 2026 at 7:51 am

DHT Holdings also books vessels as fixtures trickle into the market

by Harry Papachristou on 5 March 2026 at 7:40 am

Greek giant maintains newbuilding focus on 3,100-teu boxships

by Craig Eason on 5 March 2026 at 7:25 am

Six tanker owners on an island only 2 sq km. It’s like a box of chocolates

by Jonas Walsgård on 5 March 2026 at 7:09 am

Panamax will earn $16,200 per day

by Paul Peachey on 5 March 2026 at 6:10 am

Arsenio Dominguez says crew changes are difficult for stressed seafarers owing to flight disruptions

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 5 March 2026 at 4:53 am

George Souravlas-led company adds handysize bulker from Empire Bulkers

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 5 March 2026 at 2:39 am

Danish veteran moves to Hamburg owner as part of a leadership refresh

by Huaqing Ma on 5 March 2026 at 1:41 am

Master plan, AI trials and global talent schemes outlined

by Gary Dixon on 5 March 2026 at 1:37 am

Former Anglo-Eastern executive says the difference between life and death can be four minutes

by Huaqing Ma on 5 March 2026 at 1:36 am

No bids emerge on Guangzhou exchange platform

by Paul Peachey,Harry Papachristou on 5 March 2026 at 1:14 am

Shipowner plays down pollution fears in latest attack in anchorage attack off Iraq

by Harry Papachristou on 4 March 2026 at 10:30 pm

Incident comes on the same day Moscow blamed Ukraine for attack on LNG carrier in the Mediterranean

by Eric Priante Martin on 4 March 2026 at 10:20 pm

Gallagher says war-risks insurance is available, at a higher costs, for vessels that want to enter or exit the Gulf

by Eric Priante Martin on 4 March 2026 at 8:14 pm

If Trump administration uses the template from Venezuela, false-flag vessels could be the next target

by Eric Priante Martin on 4 March 2026 at 7:55 pm

Ex-Federal Maritime Commission chairman explains routes US could take to impose new fee

by Lucy Hine on 4 March 2026 at 7:12 pm

Interest in LNG carrier-to-floating storage and regasification units accelerates as newbuildings prove too slow and costly

by Paul Peachey,Oscar Milmo on 4 March 2026 at 5:23 pm

US attacks and Iranian retaliation could result in long-term environmental damage for region

by Lucy Hine on 4 March 2026 at 4:32 pm

Vessel has previously taken longer voyages via Cape of Good Hope

by Gary Dixon on 4 March 2026 at 3:15 pm

STI Kingsway said to have been booked by Singapore trader until 2034

by Gary Dixon on 4 March 2026 at 3:14 pm

Rebecca Sperti to spearhead global expansion efforts at UK group

by Lucy Hine on 4 March 2026 at 2:45 pm

Questions raised over the casualty, with industry watchers saying reports do not stack up

by Gary Dixon on 4 March 2026 at 1:47 pm

Anti-ship capability still very much in play as London shop questions whether escorts can be effective

by Lucy Hine on 4 March 2026 at 1:35 pm

Buyer Petronet issues similar notice to Qatari producer as its ships cannot reach Ras Laffan load terminal

by Craig Eason on 4 March 2026 at 1:27 pm

Decarbonisation rhetoric ramps up as IMO climate talks set to resume

by Matt Coyne on 4 March 2026 at 1:10 pm

Nine ships have suffered some kind of attack since the war began

by Jonas Walsgård on 4 March 2026 at 1:07 pm

Analyst says risk/reward has deteriorated

by Ian Lewis on 4 March 2026 at 12:57 pm

Liner giant plays catch-up in a market where there is a shortage of ships

by Julian Bray on 4 March 2026 at 12:38 pm

Iran’s success in scaring shipping from key waterway hugely magnifies the global impact of the US-Israel attack

by Lucy Hine on 4 March 2026 at 11:52 am

LNG carriers hit new highs as disruption from Middle East attacks starts to play out

by Gary Dixon on 4 March 2026 at 11:48 am

Norway’s Edda Wind has entered into an agreement to offload 10 vessels

by Jonas Walsgård on 4 March 2026 at 11:25 am

Chief executive Mikael Skov still holds 2.1m shares

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 4 March 2026 at 10:59 am

Senior managers say new Gemini network using hub-and-spoke model has given it the resilience to minimise disruption

by Craig Eason on 4 March 2026 at 10:51 am

New proposal removes huge revenue plans while retaining measure for trading surplus and deficit units

by Lucy Hine,Harry Papachristou,Yannick Guerry on 4 March 2026 at 10:40 am

Russia calls attack on laden, sanctioned vessel ‘an act of international terrorism and maritime piracy’

by Harry Papachristou on 4 March 2026 at 10:08 am

No major damage was caused in separate incidents that took place in the early hours of Wednesday

by Lucy Hine on 4 March 2026 at 9:51 am

Supply will come from Golar LNG’s two floating liquefaction units in 2027

by Gary Dixon on 4 March 2026 at 9:26 am

Kristian Sorensen says situation is unclear as VLGC spot rates fall

by Jonas Walsgård on 4 March 2026 at 9:21 am

Tanker shares recover in Oslo after a bruising session in the US and a turbulent trading day in Asia

by Gary Dixon on 4 March 2026 at 8:28 am

CEO Herbjorn and his son, vice-chair Alexander, now control 5.2% of suezmax company

by Harry Papachristou on 4 March 2026 at 8:18 am

Even though largely symbolic in nature, move highlights anxiety among crews

by Jonas Walsgård on 4 March 2026 at 7:59 am

Shares fall after ABG and Clarksons also downgrade from buy

by Jonas Walsgård on 4 March 2026 at 7:58 am

‘High quality’ industrial and institutional investors buy-in

by Gary Dixon on 4 March 2026 at 7:49 am

Fearnley Securities says longer route to Asia will offset some of the volume downside from Middle East Gulf disruption

by Harry Papachristou on 4 March 2026 at 7:34 am

String of S&P deals boosts Paschalis Diamantidis’ fleet to nearly 20 vessels

by Gary Dixon on 4 March 2026 at 7:25 am

Government says the Ethera was sailing with false documents under a false flag

by Gary Dixon on 4 March 2026 at 7:12 am

Experienced tanker executive joined VLCC company as a director

by Ian Lewis on 4 March 2026 at 7:07 am

With reports of drones hitting container port in Oman, there appears no safe refuge

by Ian Lewis on 4 March 2026 at 1:34 am

LC Logistics has also novated the last of four neo-panamaxes over to MSC

by Huaqing Ma on 4 March 2026 at 1:30 am

Operational prudence — not chasing elevated spot rates — is immediate priority for owners, says organisation

by Gary Dixon on 3 March 2026 at 10:47 pm

Greek tanker will earn $436,000 per day in unprecedented market

by Eric Priante Martin on 3 March 2026 at 10:00 pm

President says US Navy escorts may be brought in to guide trade through the embattled strait

by Lucy Hine,Harry Papachristou on 3 March 2026 at 5:44 pm

Seafarers found in a lifeboat but condition of vessel unknown as yet

by Holly Birkett on 3 March 2026 at 5:43 pm

Strait is a chokepoint for critical supplies of seaborne fertilisers

by Joe Brady on 3 March 2026 at 4:35 pm

Tanker listings rose from grim opening numbers but still well down on the day, a rarity after rampant gains

by Gary Dixon on 3 March 2026 at 3:49 pm

Tanker sources say DHT-owned vessel will earn $258,000 per day on a round-voyage basis.

by Gary Dixon on 3 March 2026 at 3:25 pm

US-based company is back at Fincantieri for two more expedition vessels

by Matt Coyne on 3 March 2026 at 3:01 pm

Suezmax takes potentially perilous journey as much of the rest of shipping stays away

by Lucy Hine on 3 March 2026 at 2:48 pm

Industry associates hailing ‘brilliant’ and ‘generous’ colleague

by Gary Dixon on 3 March 2026 at 2:39 pm

Rebranded Rand Logistics offloads three companies and six ships to northern rival

by Gary Dixon on 3 March 2026 at 2:08 pm

Norwegian executive says tight markets drove success in both cases

by Matt Coyne on 3 March 2026 at 1:44 pm

‘There is very little activity,’ Clarksons Securities warns as rates race ahead on paper

by Matt Coyne on 3 March 2026 at 1:35 pm

Oslo outfit expects all four newbuildings to be delivered in 2028

by Jonas Walsgård on 3 March 2026 at 1:15 pm

Analyst lifts target price of tanker owner to $18.20

by Gary Dixon on 3 March 2026 at 1:05 pm

Reported fixture of 2016-built tanker is the first of such duration in the current spike

by Gary Dixon on 3 March 2026 at 12:57 pm

Asso Subsea orders second in series of hybrid ships at China Merchants yard

by Jonas Walsgård on 3 March 2026 at 12:41 pm

Christian Moxon joins from Norwegian family office Glastad

by Paul Peachey on 3 March 2026 at 12:18 pm

Senior executive says the International Group member had an increase in tonnage across shipping sectors

by Gary Dixon on 3 March 2026 at 11:51 am

Hormuz closure positive in the short-term, but long-term lock-in may pose difficulties for freight market

by Lucy Hine on 3 March 2026 at 11:47 am

Qatar says Iran’s targets are not just military but all of its territory

by Holly Birkett on 3 March 2026 at 11:31 am

Tonne-mile demand could receive a boost, the Hong Kong-listed owner-operator said

by Jonas Walsgård on 3 March 2026 at 11:15 am

Frontline, Hunter and Okeanis all report a drop in Oslo

by Harry Papachristou on 3 March 2026 at 11:06 am

Smoke rises from a tank in footage that purports to show incident

by Gary Dixon on 3 March 2026 at 11:03 am

StealthGas boss believes his company is well positioned to take advantage of the chaotic situation

by Jonas Walsgård on 3 March 2026 at 10:49 am

August Ostenfeldt and Finn Ebele join tanker chartering team

by Lucy Hine on 3 March 2026 at 10:38 am

Charterers holding out against ‘astronomically high’ sentiment as fallout from Middle East crisis unfolds

by Jonas Walsgård on 3 March 2026 at 10:17 am

Analyst Fredrik Dybwad maintains ‘buy’ rating for the sector

by Jonas Walsgård on 3 March 2026 at 9:53 am

Leasing player will buy back bonds with a higher credit margin

by Gary Dixon on 3 March 2026 at 9:31 am

US-listed owner says ABN Amro, Credit Agricole and Nordea financing Chinese vessels

by Harry Papachristou on 3 March 2026 at 9:22 am

Performance Shipping places its first newbuildings in nearly two years

by Gary Dixon on 3 March 2026 at 8:42 am

Few if any fixtures confirmed since Middle East war broke out

by Gary Dixon on 3 March 2026 at 7:53 am

More than 100 crude tankers are among the vessels not going anywhere for now

by Jonas Walsgård on 3 March 2026 at 7:44 am

Frontline chairman Ola Lorentzon and Hunter CFO Lars Brynildsrud make transactions

by Gary Dixon on 3 March 2026 at 7:34 am

Shipowner has three vessels in the region but has suffered minimal financial impact so far

by Paul Peachey on 3 March 2026 at 7:12 am

London insurance market agrees that additional premiums are required across wider area of the Middle East

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 3 March 2026 at 7:01 am

China and India could turn to increased Russian imports, while other Asian nations may face stiffer competition on the global market

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 3 March 2026 at 3:31 am

Authorities promise fire and fury on any ship that attempts to transit the strait

by Huaqing Ma on 3 March 2026 at 1:45 am

Shipping veteran sees disruption fading fast, but with China potentially securing more discounted Iranian crude

by Lucy Hine on 2 March 2026 at 11:03 pm

US liquefaction company sets sights on growing out 60 mtpa of capacity as it prepares for first volumes in 2027

by Eric Priante Martin on 2 March 2026 at 8:45 pm

Ultranav subsidiary sees continued geopolitical tensions, but ‘early indicators’ for the year ahead are promising

by Eric Priante Martin on 2 March 2026 at 7:49 pm

Ali Shamkhani’s death leaves questions about the future of his son’s sprawling shipping operation

by Yannick Guerry,Eric Priante Martin on 2 March 2026 at 6:59 pm

Tanker owned by Hessonite Ship Management hit by two drones, Revolutionary Guard claims

by Paul Peachey on 2 March 2026 at 6:34 pm

John Ormerod was preparing to take legal action against government

by Gary Dixon on 2 March 2026 at 4:46 pm

UK Cargo.one boosts its shipping capabilities with move for Sebastian Cazajus-led operation

by Paul Peachey on 2 March 2026 at 4:43 pm

Industry giant confirms move for London-listed operator before deadline set by regulator

by Lucy Hine,Harry Papachristou on 2 March 2026 at 4:26 pm

As Gulf shipping hub comes under attack, no massive repatriation wave is reported

by Paul Peachey on 2 March 2026 at 4:18 pm

Iranian threats lead to effective closure of key shipping chokepoint

by Lucy Hine on 2 March 2026 at 3:57 pm

Ships booked against 20-year contracts with Petronas

by Julien de Saint-Quentin on 2 March 2026 at 3:43 pm

Global satellite navigation interference will cause an Exxon Valdez-style incident unless the world wakes up to the threat

by Lucy Hine on 2 March 2026 at 3:32 pm

Company talks up value of its own shipping fleet in ‘challenging and volatile’ market

by Fabio Palmigiani on 2 March 2026 at 2:54 pm

Brazilian companies will combine into new entity as sector consolidation rolls on

by Lucy Hine on 2 March 2026 at 2:14 pm

US producer’s Plaquemines shipments send its income soaring