Trump’s ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ extends sanctions risk across Iran’s shipping sector
Treasury secretary Scott Bessent describes measures as beginning of ‘onslaught’
August 2026
Julian Panter checks in at OSM Thome with Middle East expansion focus
Former Columbia executive tasked with growth in turbulent region
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MARAD, CORE POWER to Explore Nuclear-Powered Shipping Technologies
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) and CORE POWER (US) Inc. signed an agreement to accelerate the commercial, industrial, and regulatory pathways for U.S.-flagged nuclear-powered commercial ships. Fueled by small mo…
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Frontline VLCCs dominate lucrative Brazil spot trade as Baltic-assessed rates find new high
Four Frontline tankers have been fixed to pick up Brazilian crude exports in less than a week
Demand for Dry Bulkers on the Rise So Far in 2026
Demand for dry bulk carriers has been on the rise since the start of 2026. In a recent weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the dry bulk Sale & Purchase market remained highly active during the first seven months of 2026, with 496 bulk carr…
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