A seminal shift in how the US utilises maritime sanctions has seen a move away from rigid, long-term policy towards a “deeply pragmatic” and often unpredictable approach designed to stabilise markets in real-time, according to sanctions exp…
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Escalating Houthi attacks against Israeli targets signal potential maritime sabotage ahead, threatening to reshape global tanker trade flows and introduce significant inefficiencies into an already strained supply chain. We analyse how redirecting crud…
Growing Houthi risk could amplify inefficiencies across tanker trade flows Read More »
In 2008, shipping entered unparalleled territory as soaring Chinese demand drove a newbuild demand spike. VLCC valuations skyrocketed to levels never seen before. Yet amid all the volatility, there was no reliable, unbiased data to guide decision-makin…
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A Month On: Our Hormuz Call Validated One month ago, in our Week 08, 2026 Tanker Market Monitor, we drew our readers’ attention to the mounting geopolitical risk building around the Strait of Hormuz, flagging the corridor as a potential flashpoin…
SoH Update: What’s Next for Tanker Freight? Read More »
As a leading global maritime hub, Singapore is driving innovation to prepare its maritime sector for the challenges of the future. DNV has been instrumental in supporting these efforts, providing crucial expertise in decarbonization, digitalization, te…
DNV: Powering Singapore’s journey into a smart and sustainable future Read More »