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K Line triples down on energy transportation with fresh VLCC orders
Newbuilds & Orders

K Line triples down on energy transportation with fresh VLCC orders

K Line has placed orders for three new VLCCs with Nihon Shipyard, aiming to boost energy transportation.

28 Aug 2026
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Ports, Industrial Sites, Distribution Facilities Ports & Logistics

Russia Strikes Ukrainian Ports, Industrial Sites, Distribution Facilities

Russian missiles and drones targeted Ukrainian infrastructure in a widespread attack, causing casualties and disrupting logistics.

28 Aug 2026
Japan’s Shipbuilding Revival Looms Large, But Korea Remains Strong Newbuilds & Orders

Japan’s Shipbuilding Revival Looms Large, But Korea Remains Strong

Despite Japan’s plans to build new LNG carriers, Korean shipyards still dominate global markets, particularly in high-value vessels.

28 Aug 2026
Russia bombs five ships in Black Sea, claims they carried military supplies to Ukraine Offshore & Energy

Russia bombs five ships in Black Sea, claims they carried military supplies to Ukraine

Russia has bombed five ships in the Black Sea, alleging they were carrying military supplies to Ukraine, as part of a continuing campaign against alleged.

28 Aug 2026
CMA CGM and RSGT Invest $434 Million in Jeddah Islamic Port Expansion
Ports & Logistics

CMA CGM and RSGT Invest $434 Million in Jeddah Islamic Port Expansion

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal to develop new terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, adding 2.6 million TEUs of annual capacity.

28 Aug 2026
Hoegh Autoliners adds six LNG‑dual‑fuel Aurora PCTCs to its green fleet programme
Newbuilds & Orders

Hoegh Autoliners adds six LNG‑dual‑fuel Aurora PCTCs to its green fleet programme

The Norwegian carrier has placed a fresh order for six dual‑fuel pure car‑truck carriers, extending its Aurora class to 18 vessels slated for delivery.

28 Aug 2026
Tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, fire contained
Casualties & Safety

Tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, fire contained

A tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile on 25 August in the Strait of Hormuz, igniting a blaze that crews extinguished; all crew are safe and no.

28 Aug 2026
ADNOC L&S lifts LNG new‑build programme with two additional carriers
Newbuilds & Orders

ADNOC L&S lifts LNG new‑build programme with two additional carriers

The article explains how ADNOC Logistics & Services exercised options for two more 175,000 m³ LNG vessels at Jiangnan Shipyard, expanding its programme.

28 Aug 2026
Iran, Oman resume talks on joint temporary shipping corridor in Hormuz
Regulation & Class

Iran, Oman resume talks on joint temporary shipping corridor in Hormuz

The article details the renewed negotiations between Tehran and Muscat over a provisional navigation lane, associated mine‑clearing work and a potential.

28 Aug 2026
Port of Tyne advances recovery after July vessel collision and pellet spill
Ports & Logistics

Port of Tyne advances recovery after July vessel collision and pellet spill

The Port of Tyne has coordinated salvage, cargo handling and a plastic‑pellet clean‑up since the 19 July collision, keeping river traffic moving while.

27 Aug 2026
Port of Tyne restores traffic after July collision and pellet spill
Ports & Logistics

Port of Tyne restores traffic after July collision and pellet spill

The north‑east terminal has cleared damaged containers, off‑loaded cargo from BG Orange and begun a plastic‑pellet clean‑up, keeping trade flowing despite.

27 Aug 2026
Eastern Pacific Shipping completes 700th ship‑to‑ship LNG bunkering
Market & Companies

Eastern Pacific Shipping completes 700th ship‑to‑ship LNG bunkering

Singapore‑based Eastern Pacific Shipping marked its 700th LNG bunkering, using Lake Victoria at Emden and bringing total transfers since 2020 to just.

27 Aug 2026
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