Shipping leaving gains on the table by sitting on unused cargo data, says Martin Stopford
Economist says better use of existing information could unlock pricing and efficiency gains
April 2026
US shipbuilding group finds ally in key Trump aide to give Ships for America bill new momentum
But complex legislation to revitalise American shipbuilding and add hundreds of US-flag vessels still faces political hurdles
Brent Crude Prices Rise as Trump Threatens to Attack Mine-Laying Ships in Hormuz
Brent crude futures climbed more than $1 a barrel on Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to attack ships laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, casting doubt on the survival of a ceasefire in the war with Iran.Brent crude futures wer…
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Ships Seized by Iran Taken to Port
Two container ships seized by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz with about 40 crew aboard have been taken toward the port of Bandar Abbas, sources said on Thursday, Tehran having vowed to retaliate after U.S. forces seized an Iranian vessel three…
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EU’s new Russia sanctions package leaves out maritime services ban
Delayed package of measures includes ship designations and port bans coupled with a loan for Ukraine
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