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Political pressure builds in Europe to tackle stateless shadow tankers

The UK government appears to be emboldened by its recent role in the US seizure of Marinera, but legal guidance on boarding stateless ships has not changed and it remains a question of political will and resource, rather than legal nuance

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What to look out for in 2026

Lloyd’s List editor-in-chief Richard Meade and APAC editor Cichen Shen point out the key issues to watch as shipping enters one of its most turbulent years yet

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Annual Outlook 2026

The disruptive forces that have allowed shipping markets to defy economic gravity thus far are not going to last forever. Click here to view the full report

 

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Shipping in 2026 and beyond: the future isn’t what it used to be
Despite a potentially worrying orderbook and continuing disruption, for now at least, the pathologically optimistic shipping sector is still feeling pretty confident about prospects for 2026 and beyond
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Containers: Liner industry enters a new era of turbulence
Short-term disruption will continue to shape the market through 2026, but the industry is moving steadily towards a structural downturn. A surge of new vessels from 2027 will outpace demand, despite rising demolition. Analysts expect this to trigger a new phase of carrier repositioning and alliance realignment
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Crude and product tankers: Can strength carry through into 2026?
Tanker rates rose over the course of 2025, in both the crude and products segments. The start of 2026 should be strong, given positive momentum, but geopolitical variables make it hard — if not impossible — to predict rates for the rest of the year
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Shipbuilding: Is China’s dominance nearing its peak?
Outside of Asia, Europe and the US are cautiously attempting to revive their shipbuilding industries, with European yards set to receive a new wave of cruiseship orders in 2026

 

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