Maritime News
Contecon Manzanillo cleared to berth ultra‑large container ships
The ICTSI‑operated terminal at Mexico’s Pacific gateway has secured approval for vessels up to 400 m long, 15.
Newbuilds & Orders
Cosco Shipping increases boxship order to $8bn
COSCO Shipping has committed to building 48 new containerships, valuing $8bn, with 12 LNG dual-fuel megamaxes and six wide-beam feeder ships.
Newbuilds & Orders
International Seaways secures four 65,000 dwt product tankers from K Shipbuilding
The Greek operator’s new‑build contract, valued at roughly USD 61 million per vessel, underscores robust demand across the tanker segment for deliveries.
Market & Companies
Turkey’s August diesel imports from US and India hit record levels
Turkey's diesel imports from the United States and India surged to record volumes in August, driven by a Russian export ban and Middle East supply shocks.
IMO London session to decide fate of shipping’s Net‑Zero Framework
The upcoming IMO meeting will evaluate the baseline net‑zero emissions plan and four rival proposals, shaping the regulatory path for global shipping.
MPC Container Ships profits dip slightly in Q2 2026
MPC Container Ships reports modest decrease in quarterly earnings, citing market volatility despite strong contract coverage and fleet utilisation.
TS Lone Star State joins U.S. training fleet as fourth NSMV
The U.S. Maritime Administration has taken delivery of TS Lone Star State, the fourth National Security Multi‑Mission Vessel built for state maritime.
UK Chamber of Shipping urges practical steps after DfT publishes Net Zero Ports responses
The Department for Transport released a summary of 65 industry replies to its Net Zero Ports call‑for‑evidence, and the UK Chamber warned that regulation.
KfW IPEX‑Bank backs two 44,000 dwt methanol dual‑fuel bulkers
Germany’s KfW IPEX‑Bank has earmarked financing for a pair of 44,000 dwt self‑unloading bulk carriers owned by Hartmann and CSL Group, confirming the push.
Stalemate in Iran‑Hormuz conflict leaves thousands of seafarers stranded
This article explains how a protracted deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz is trapping vessels, driving up tanker earnings and raising safety concerns for hundreds of crews.
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record H1 2026 profits
COSCO Shipping Ports has seen a significant rise in throughput and profits, with the group reporting a 7.9% increase in total cargo handling to 80 million TEUs.
COSCO Shipping Ports posts 28% H1 2026 profit rise as TEU throughput climbs 8%
The article explains how COSCO Shipping Ports lifted first‑half earnings by 28½% while total container handling rose to over 80 million TEUs, and what.
