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U.S. Port News

Port of Long Beach Outpaces Rivals as Tariffs and War Risks Cloud Outlook

Strait of Hormuz

Pakistan Oil Tanker Makes Rare Entry and Exit Through Hormuz

Europe Moves From Rhetoric to Planning as Paris Summit Weighs Hormuz Security Mission

Iran and Trump Declare Hormuz ‘Open,’ But Route, Mines, and U.S. Blockade Cloud Reality

Shipping Industry Pushes Back on ‘Open’ Hormuz Narrative as Risks Persist

Iran Requiring IRGC Coordination for Hormuz Transits

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U.S. Collaborations

Korea and US launch shipbuilding tech centers in Washington and Texas

South Korean Shipbuilding

MHB teams up with South Korea’s Hanwha Power Systems on shipbuilding, retrofit projects

GTT receives an order from HD KSOE for the tank design of four new LNG Carriers

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Wins Order for 4 VLGCs

U.S. Ag Trade

Wheat Rallies on Weather, Fertilizer Concerns

Global Ports

Construction begins at $21 million Port Hedland Seafarers Centre

CMA CGM launches Phase 2 of expansion works of Gemalink container terminal, a strategic trade gateway for Vietnam

Port of Rotterdam

Bunker volumes in the port of Rotterdam down 25% in first quarter 2026 compared to last year

U.S. Blockade

US blockade of Iranian ports to last ‘as long as it takes,’ Defence Secretary Hegseth says

Maritime Technology

LMT Group demonstrates a new tool for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions at Hamburg port

Strait of Hormuz

Panamax Supply Outlook as Hormuz Faces Strain

Strait of Hormuz reopens as U.S.-Iran peace talks progress

Global Trade

Global trade under siege

Drewry: World Container Index Down 3%

Green Fuels

Paving the way for safe hydrogen shipping

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U.S. Shipbuilding

Fincantieri Lands First U.S. Navy LSM Contract as Program Moves Toward Construction

Global Maritime

“Free Seas” Are Not Unraveling — But the System Is Changing Under Pressure

Hormuz Blockade

U.S. Turns Back Ten Ships as Iran Port Blockade Holds, Tankers Test Limits

Double Blockade Keeps Hormuz Shipping at Fraction of Peace Level

Hormuz Crisis at Crossroads as U.S.–Iran Talks Set to Restart

Iraq-Bound Tanker Sails Into Gulf After Second Attempt at Hormuz

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Port of Rotterdam

MAGPIE opens public exhibition at Portlantis showcasing the future of smart and sustainable ports

South Korean Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries halts all plants, launches safety training after fatal fire

GTT receives an order from Samsung Heavy Industries for the tank design of one new LNG Carrier

Middle East turmoil boosts global ship orders as Korea profits on LNG focus

Hormuz Blockade

US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says

Strait of Hormuz traffic dips as US enacts blockade

U.S. Port News

Port of Long Beach Gets Record Funds to Bolster Infrastructure

Global Ports

Valenciaport is advising 62 companies on submitting projects to the PORTS 4.0 venture capital fund

Leadership change at Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Jacques Vandermeiren steps down as CEO

Green Shipping

First-ever global study reveals wind propulsion can cut fleet-wide emissions today but only with stronger policy action

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Strait of Hormuz

NATO Allies Refuse to Join U.S. Hormuz Blockade, Deepening Rift With Trump

Repeating Venezuela-Blockade Move Is Far Riskier Bet in Hormuz

US Military To Block Ships From Iranian Ports After Talks Yield No Agreement

All Eyes on Hormuz as U.S. Maritime Blockade on Iran Enters Enforcement Phase

Oil Tankers Steer Clear of Hormuz Ahead of US Blockade

Oil Tankers U-Turn In Hormuz As US-Iran Talks Break Down

Tankers Exit Gulf Via Strait Of Hormuz As US-Iran Talks Begin

U.S. Port News

Port of Los Angeles Posts Strong March as Trade and Energy Risks Build

Maritime Incidents

Maryland Reaches Settlement in Principle With Dali Owner in Key Bridge Collapse Case

Hellenic News Articles

Strait of Hormuz

Shipping: The Hormuz Strait Conundrum After The War in the Middle East

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Global Shipbuilding

Global Ship Order Book Hits 17-Year High as Tanker Orders Surge

Panama Canal

El Niño Watch Puts Panama Canal Back in Focus After Dramatic Drought Recovery

Strait of Hormuz

MOL Awaits Safety Clarity Before Resuming Hormuz Transits, CEO Says

IMO Warns Hormuz Toll Would Set ‘Dangerous Precedent’

Hormuz At Near Standstill as Iran Warns Ships to Keep to Its Waters

China Tankers Join Line to Test Hormuz Exit and Iran Truce

Global Trade

Container Rates Rise Again as Fuel Costs, Hormuz Uncertainty Ripple Through Global Trade

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South Korean Shipbuilding

HD Korea Shipbuilding racks up $1.45b in fresh orders

India’s shipbuilding boom offers Korea cost relief and new production base

China Seeks Shipbuilding Cooperation with South Korea

Hanwha Ocean secures two VLCC orders from Oceania, boosting Korea shipbuilding

Chinese Shipbuilding

China’s first 180,000-cubic-meter LNG carrier completed in Jiangsu

U.S. Trade

March U.S. Container Imports Climb as Global Supply Chain Pressures Mount

U.S. Port News

Port Of Los Angeles Secures Approximately $70 Million From U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, Record Amount For Harbor Maintenance

Florida’s Port Everglades hosts first shore-to-ship LNG bunkering

Global Trade

Drewry: World Container Index Up 1% Last Week

Strait of Hormuz

Two-week US-Iran ceasefire not enough to end ocean container shipping disruption or surging freight rates

Resumption of Iraqi flows via Strait of Hormuz?

Hormuz traffic may climb to 25% of pre-war total over next week: CAS

Decarbonization

First-time Collaboration between MOL and Shell on an Innovative Book and Claim Initiative for Marine Decarbonization

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Global Shipbuilding

Novatek Sets Up Arctic-focused Shipbuilding Unit as Russia Grapples With Ice-Class Fleet Shortage

U.S.-Iran War

Trump Threatens to Kill ‘A Whole Civilization’ Over Strait of Hormuz Closure

Maritime Regulations

World’s Largest Ship Registry Calls for Stricter Seafarer Checks Amid Rising Sanctions Risk

Hellenic News Articles

Decarbonization

DESMI introduces pump technology designed for liquefied CO₂ infrastructure

Global Ports

At Intermodal 2026, Wilson Sons presents new technological and operational solutions for Brazil’s port industry and the global logistics chain

Noatum Ports Safaga Terminal – Egypt Receives STS and RTG Cranes, Enhancing Connectivity Across the Red Sea

HIP Expands Capacity as Middle East Crisis Drives Surge in Shipping Volumes

South Korean Shipbuilding

Korea Secures 39% of Global Ship Orders in March, Narrowing Gap with China

Global Shipbuilding

SDHI Secures India’s First Ammonia Dual-Fuel Bulk Carrier Order

Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz crisis affects more than just oil. Here are 9 other commodities

Strait of Hormuz: Multi-Segment Shipping Disruption

Strait of Hormuz: “Fragmented responses are no longer sufficient,” says IMO Secretary-General

U.S. Sanctions

New pragmatism in US maritime sanctions

Green Shipping

Signed between RINA and Hanwha an agreement to promote the adoption of battery-hybrid propulsion systems

EcoNavis Optimises Wind-Assisted Propulsion With New Flettner Rotor Technology

Maritime Technology

KR enhances KR-CON with AI-powered features amid rising regulatory complexity

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South Korean Collaborations

South Korea, France Agree to Deepen Defense Cooperation Amid Middle East Conflict

Strait of Hormuz

French-Owned Container Ship Exits Hormuz in First Since Iran War

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Global Shipbuilding

Damen and Alewijnse unveil a next generation of offshore support tugs

South Korean Shipbuilding

BlackRock Buys 5% Stakes of Samsung Heavy Industries

U.S. Ag Trade

Wheat Futures Rebound Toward 9-Month High

Global Trade

Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market: Rates Up 30% Over the Past Month

Maritime Technology

The Truth in Turbulence: Why Unbiased Data Matters in Volatile Shipping Markets

Maritime Events

Inmarsat Maritime Renews London International Shipping Week Lead Sponsor Role As Global Event Returns For LISW27