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The Supreme Court of Appeal upheld the arrest of the mv Haralambos on 13 August 2026, a ruling reports reports will influence how courts assess evidence and burden of proof in associated ship arrests.
Danish manufacturers of vessel equipment and propulsion systems are evaluating opportunities in India after New Delhi announced a 70,000 crore support package and ambitious sectoral targets, a report on 28 August 2026 said.
Sources indicated on 28 August 2026 that Petrobras has resumed very low sulphur fuel oil sales at the Port of Itaqui after postponing planned pipeline maintenance, while low sulphur marine gas oil sales remain suspended until 9 November 2026.
Authorities at Pakistan’s Port Qasim are deepening and widening a 49-kilometre navigation channel under a $250 million dredging programme after a reported surge in transshipment.
Seaborne coal shipments from the United States reached 2.10 million metric tons in the week ended 23 August, a rise of 37% from the previous week, driven by a sharp increase in thermal coal loadings.
A The report dated 28 August 2026 highlights a persistent cost premium for green steel and warns the United States risks losing global market share unless it can produce low‑emission steel at competitive prices.
Platts price assessments on 26 August show European corn and soybean meal near-record levels, supported by stronger futures and firmer origin premiums amid supply worries, sources indicated on 28 August 2026.
Futures rose above $12.60 a bushel on 28 August 2026, the strongest since December 2023, with crop worries and reported US sales to China for the 2026/27 marketing year cited as key supports.
A reports item dated 28 August 2026 said oil prices fell slightly as markets digested reports of U.S. access to Venezuelan reserves and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
A reported decision by the Trump administration not to return to a June memorandum of understanding with Iran has stalled diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and triggered a rise in crude oil prices, sources said on 28 August 2026.
Sources indicated on 28 August 2026 that the Energy Information Administration's latest weekly Natural Gas Storage report showed an unexpected draw in US inventories, a development that has sharpened the market's near-term demand outlook.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued its annual summary of ENG1 and ML5 outcomes, setting out the results of seafarer medical examinations carried out by MCA approved doctors.
MarineLink reported on 28 August 2026 that the Iran war has prompted Gulf states to prioritise pipelines and port expansion to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz and shield trade routes.
Mohsen Rezaei says Tehran is compiling a list of conditions for resuming commercial passage through the Strait of Hormuz after mediators requested it do so.
MarineLink reported on 28 August 2026 that Finland's Steerprop will supply complete propulsion packages, comprising two contra-rotating propeller azimuth propulsors and two tunnel thrusters for each of four Arctic Security Cutters being built by Bollinger Shipyards for the US Coast Guard.
The UK Marine Management Organisation published provisional monthly sea fisheries statistics for July 2026 on 28 August 2026, detailing landings by UK and foreign vessels into UK ports and landings by UK vessels abroad.
The Department for Transport has sought detailed evidence from ports and industry on infrastructure, energy and refuelling needs as part of work to set policy for net zero practices when vessels are alongside.
The UK Department for Transport has published formal guidance on establishing and maintaining a bus network accessibility plan, aiming to support independent, safe and comfortable travel for disabled people.
Site preparation has started in the southern part of the Port of Klaipėda as work begins on a €1 billion expansion, with the breakwaters to be constructed by contractor Tilsta, Port Technology International reports.
EUROGATE has entered a strategic cooperation with ICT Logistics to design and implement a vendor‑neutral Equipment Control System based on ICT Logistics’ SmartECS, integrating with EUROGATE’s Terminal Operating System and its oMb scheduler, Port Technology International reported on 28 August 2026.
APDL has started rehabilitation of Porto’s Barra do Douro breakwater, clearing a key obstacle to Eco Wave Power’s planned 1 MW wave-energy installation, Port Technology International reported on 28 August 2026.
Preliminary data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government show the port handled 367,388 TEUs in May, a 0.1 per cent year‑on‑year rise driven by a gain in empty container movements while loaded boxes fell.
Port of Gothenburg sustained record container throughput in the first half of 2026 and recorded a new peak in rail volumes, Port Technology International reported on 28 August 2026.
The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a 30‑year lease extension for Yusen Terminals to remain at the Port of Los Angeles through 2056, a decision tied to a $200 million commitment to zero‑emission cargo‑handling equipment, Port Technology International reported on 28 August 2026.
Vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz were still curtailed on 27 August 2026 despite reports that Iran and Oman were close to a traffic-management agreement, and some container majors are edging back to the shorter Suez corridor.
A weekly report shared by reports on 27 August 2026 relayed Banchero Costa’s finding that contracting continued across dry bulk, tanker and container sectors, including a reported order for two 40,000 dwt bulk carriers at Imabari.
A new Forecast from DNV, summarised by reports on 27 August 2026, warns that growing regulatory uncertainty is forcing shipowners to adopt investment plans capable of weathering multiple future policy scenarios.
reports reports that carriers and consultancies see growing port bottlenecks, with Maersk blaming long-term underinvestment and Drewry warning of deteriorating waiting-time metrics.
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation has published Quantity assurance in marine biofuel supply chains, a report setting out a practical, evidence-based method for shipowners to confirm both the total volume of fuel delivered and the renewable content they have contracted for.
The Baltic Dry Index advanced 2.1% to 3,107 on 27 August 2026, extending a six-session streak and reaching its strongest level since 3 June, reports reports.
CMB.TECH NV released unaudited results for the quarter to 30 June 2026, reporting a USD 364.4m profit, USD 552.8m EBITDA and a stable contract backlog of USD 3.26bn while signalling confidence in iron‑ore demand.
Port Technology International reported the port moved 17.48 million tonnes of commercial cargo to the end of July 2026, a 14 per cent year‑on‑year increase, supported by 1,049 vessel calls.
The Montreal Port Authority has appointed Prakash R. Tulsiani as its senior commercial adviser and representative in India, with a brief to develop business opportunities, cultivate shipping and logistics relationships, and raise the port's profile among Indian customers and trade partners.
A.P. Moller - Maersk has moved to weekly fuel-surcharge reviews in response to rising bunker costs linked to the situation in the Middle East, Port Technology International reported on 27 August 2026.
The Marine Management Organisation published consolidated guidance on 27 August 2026 that explains who may fish commercially, who may buy and sell at first sale, and how to record and submit sales notes.
Portchain has added the Port of Drammen to its Portchain Connect network, with Greenport Services using the platform to obtain real-time schedule and move count updates directly from carrier systems to improve berth alignment.
A study released in late August 2026 reports Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Nanaimo together underpin $409 billion in trade, support over 150,000 Canadian jobs and move roughly $1.1 billion in goods each day.
The three littoral states have restated that the Straits of Malacca and Singapore are international navigation and must remain free, open and secure for merchant shipping, a move reported on 26 August 2026 amid renewed focus on maritime chokepoints.
A weekly report from cash buyer Best Oasis, summarised by reports on 26 August 2026, says buyer interest has kept ship recycling activity on an upward path, though competitiveness varies between subcontinent destinations.
reports on 26 August 2026 cited BIMCO analysis that export interruptions and shrinking oil inventories are combining to weaken seaborne volumes and threaten tanker demand.
The Baltic Exchange dry bulk sea freight index rose 4.4% to 3,056 on Wednesday, marking five consecutive sessions of gains and reaching its highest level since August 10, with capesize rates leading the advance, sources indicated on 26 August 2026.
VesselBot's Decoding Maritime Emissions Q2 2026, summarised by reports on 26 August 2026, reports a 31 per cent emissions‑intensity gap between carriers on the same trade lane amid mixed sectoral efficiency trends.
Preliminary Kpler data cited by Al Jazeera and CNBC and summarised by reports show just five commercial tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, a figure reported below the 10-day average amid renewed diplomatic activity.
BASS Software has rolled out BASSnet Neo, a cloud-native, fully managed maritime ERP suite that consolidates maintenance, procurement, materials, dry-docking projects, document control and HSEQ into a single platform.
Sources indicated on 26 August 2026 that Namura Shipbuilding is considering a new dock near Imari to build LNG carriers, a development that could challenge South Korea's current lead in the market.
Sources indicated on 26 August 2026 that, citing Reuters, Saudi Aramco has raised the volume of barrels offered for September loading outside the Strait of Hormuz following sales to China.
DBMatic, part of De Boer Marine, and Weforsea Shipping have turned a long-standing collaboration into MariControl, a new company focused on maritime data technology.
K Shipbuilding announced orders for six medium-sized petrochemical product carriers worth about 510 billion won from owners in Europe and the Middle East, sources indicated on 26 August 2026.