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EU, UN discussing Black Sea type initiative for Strait of Hormuz: Kaja Kallas

March 18, 2026

LONDON : The European Union (E.U.) is in discussion with the U.N. on a Black Sea Grain initiative type arrangement to open up the...

Sri Lanka announces 4-day work week, declares Wednesdays off to save fuel amid Hormuz crisis

March 18, 2026

COLOMBO : Sri Lanka has moved to a four-day workweek as part of emergency measures to conserve fuel reserves amid a deepening global energy...

Arab maritime sector attracts nearly $4bn in foreign investment over 23 years : Dhaman

March 18, 2026

JEDDAH : Arab countries secured 146 foreign maritime transport projects worth nearly $4 billion over the past 23 years, according to a report by...

FLOWRA and Lloyd’s Register to collaborate on floating offshore wind development

March 18, 2026

LONDON: The Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) of Japan and Lloyd's Register (LR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore technology development cooperation in...

ClassNK certifies its first Hong Kong Convention–compliant ship recycling facility in Pakistan

March 18, 2026

TOKYO: ClassNK has certified Salam’s International, a ship recycling facility in Pakistan, as the first facility in the country to be certified by ClassNK...

ONE announces temporary empty container return arrangement in the Middle East

March 17, 2026

SINGAPORE : In light of the evolving situation affecting navigation and port operations in the Persian Gulf and around the Strait of Hormuz, and...

IMO calls Extraordinary Council meeting to discuss situation in Middle East

March 17, 2026

LONDON: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold an Extraordinary Session of its Council to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the...

ClassNK issues Statement of Fact (SOF) for the performance analysis evaluation for the automated kite system ‘Seawing’ developed by “K” LINE and OCEANICWING

March 17, 2026

TOKYO: ClassNK has confirmed the validity of the performance analysis evaluation for the automated kite system ‘Seawing’, which is being developed by Kawasaki Kisen...

Adani Ports ready to handle critical energy cargo amid Gulf conflict : Karan Adani

March 16, 2026

NEW DELHI : As global supply chains face recurring disruptions from geopolitical tensions and shifting trade routes, resilient infrastructure and logistics networks will be...