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Panama-flagged tanker Idemitsu Maru, carrying 2 million barrels of Saudi oil, crossed the Strait of Hormuz, LSEG shipping data showed on Tuesday, becoming the first Japan-linked crude tanker to do so since the Iran war began.Before the U.S.…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/japanlinked-tanker-carrying-saudi-oil-538571
https://www.marinelink.com/news/japanlinked-tanker-carrying-saudi-oil-538571"The Iran war and the resulting disruptions to ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz have increased uncertainty for both the global economy and the dry bulk market. Around 4% of dry bulk cargoes and tonne mile demand typically sail through the strait and at present…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/strait-hormuz-closure-curbs-dry-bulk-538580
https://www.marinelink.com/news/strait-hormuz-closure-curbs-dry-bulk-538580Brazilian maritime logistics and port operator Wilson Sons has started testing drone deliveries for offshore logistics operations in Guanabara Bay, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.The company is conducting its first drone operations…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/wilson-sons-pilots-drone-delivery-538581
https://www.marinelink.com/news/wilson-sons-pilots-drone-delivery-538581A long-running dispute over container detention charges between Evergreen and a U.S. trucking company has been resolved, with a federal appeals court siding squarely with the regulator and reinforcing limits on when carriers can impose such fees.In a decision issued April 28…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/us-appeals-court-backs-fmc-evergreen-538582
https://www.marinelink.com/news/us-appeals-court-backs-fmc-evergreen-538582General Dynamics reported a solid start to 2026, with its maritime-focused Marine Systems segment delivering standout growth driven by continued demand for U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs.The company posted overall first-quarter revenue of $13.5 billion…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/submarine-shipbuilding-demand-power-gd-q-538584
https://www.marinelink.com/news/submarine-shipbuilding-demand-power-gd-q-538584Maritime AI company Orca AI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), a leading shipbuilder, to jointly accelerate the development, deployment and scaling of next-generation autonomous vessel technologies…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/orca-ai-samsung-heavy-industries-join-538587
https://www.marinelink.com/news/orca-ai-samsung-heavy-industries-join-538587Today, Wednesday, April 29 2026, the Baltic Dry Index decreased by 7 points, reaching 2670 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. Baltic Dry ...
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https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/baltic-dry-index-falls-to-2670-down-7-points/The US state of Massachusetts has activated the Vineyard Wind offtake contracts, which are expected to save its residents $1.4bn in electricity bills over the next 20 years. This past winter, Vineyard Wind lowered electricity prices by competing in wholesale electricity markets, consistently offering lower prices than other electricity sources. The activation of the utilities’ …
Singapore-based offshore wind vessel player Cyan Renewables has signed a contract with OMV to keep one of its anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels operating in New Zealand waters. OMV New Zealand awarded a long-term contract to the 2009-built MMA Vision anchor handler. The deal is for up to five years and will start immediately …
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https://splash247.com/cyan-renewables-secures-long-term-ahts-contract-in-new-zealand/China United Lines (CULines) has re-entered the newbuilding market with an order for four 6,400 teu containerships. The Shanghai-based intra-Asian carrier has contracted CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding in Guangzhou for the series, with CSSC Trading involved in the deal. The move marks CULines’ first ship order since 2022, when it booked a pair of 7,092 …
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