The fragile equilibrium of the global natural gas market – which had spent much of the early 2025/2026 heating season trending toward stability – has been shattered by the geopolitical eruption in the Middle East. According to the Internati…
Middle East conflict redraws global gas trade map Read More »
Effectiveness of safety management systems and fire safety readiness are still in focus for Port State Control (PSC) authorities. Our Q1 2026 review highlights key detention concerns, upcoming inspection campaigns, new procedures for PSC, and what ship…
DNV: Port State Control – Q1 2026 Detention review and other updates Read More »
Crude oil exports from the UAE have been falling this year, with the first quarter showing a decline. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “after a slight decline in 2024, when global crude oil loadings decreased by -0.2% y-…
Tanker Market: UAE Crude Oil Exports Down Since the Start of 2026 Read More »
Capesize The market began the week lacking clear momentum, with sentiment broadly flat and activity unevenly distributed across the basins. The Pacific provided the main source of liquidity, supported by consistent miner presence and a steady flow of c…
Dry Bulk Shipping: Capesize Market Lacking Momentum Read More »
The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded its 84th session with a commitment to rebuild consensus on global shipping emissions, while sounding the alarm over environmental risks in the Strait…
IMO progresses work on ship emissions, pollution and ocean protection Read More »