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Hapag-Lloyd suspends Strait of Hormuz Transits amid Security Closure

March 3, 2026

HAMBURG: Due to the conflict in the Middle East and the official closure of the Strait of Hormuz (SOH) by relevant authorities amid the...

Maersk diverts Vessel Routes from Suez Canal, Redirects select services via Cape of Good Hope Route

March 3, 2026

COPENHAGEN: In a renewed shift to safeguard operational reliability, Danish shipping major Maersk has decided to temporarily reroute several of its vessel services away...

‘Strait of Hormuz must not be allowed to shut down’ says Safesea Group Chairman Dr S.V. Anchan

March 3, 2026

MUMBAI: Amid escalating tensions in West Asia in the wake of US-Israel strikes against Iran, a leading Indian-American maritime executive has voiced concern over...

WSC statement on the situation in the Middle East and its impact on global shipping

March 3, 2026

WASHINGTON D.C. : "The recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East is causing disruption to global liner shipping, with many ocean carriers pausing...

IMO Secretary General Statement on the Strait of Hormuz

March 3, 2026

LONDON: Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has issued a statement on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz: "I am deeply...

AI Technology placing maritime industry at greater risk of cyber attack, reveals new data

March 3, 2026

The speed with which the global maritime industry is adopting AI technology to optimise operations, recruitment and maintenance is leaving the sector open to...

Mental health experts warn increased use of multiple digital tools and processes could lead to technostress among crews

March 3, 2026

HAMBURG: Mental health experts are warning crewing managers to be alert to signs of technostress that could arise from the digital demands a seafarer...

Bravery Award winner pays poignant visit to IMO

February 28, 2026

LONDON : Seafarer Lee Tae-Young of the Republic of Korea formally received the 2025 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea from Secretary-General Arsenio...

BIMCO: “Shipping needs a different kind of leader today”

February 27, 2026

LONDON : Shipping has long rewarded technical excellence. The strongest leaders were the ones who understood operations inside out, including chartering, vessels, compliance and...