Top Stories
Crude tanker rates steady near peak as Hormuz attacks intensify
The Hormuz shuttle trade has been a boon for crude tanker owners worldwide, courtesy of the ‘cascade’ effect. The shuttle service is under increasing threat from Iranian attacks, but for now, spot rates remain close to record levels
China races to deweaponise the West’s grip on marine insurance
Trump diesel deal may create cargoes, but impact on tanker markets looks limited
Nuclear shipping ambitions face reality check over unproven SMR technology
Hormuz attacks spread beyond transit corridor as tanker struck at Omani anchorage
The vessel performance data you can’t afford to get wrong
StormGeo has a long heritage in weather intelligence, with expertise across vessel performance and digital solutions. Product manager Selin Sari focuses says being able to identify the influence of the weather leads to better analysis of other factors that affect a ship’s efficiency
Strait of Hormuz crisis
Hormuz attacks spread beyond transit corridor as tanker struck at Omani anchorage
A drone strike on a tanker anchored off Oman has reinforced warnings that the Hormuz shipping crisis is spreading beyond the strait itself, as attacks mount across the Middle East Gulf and Gulf of Oman while efforts to reopen the waterway remain deadlocked
India’s Middle East Gulf crude imports rebound as Russian barrels return via Suez
The threat of 100% US tariffs continues to hang over New Delhi as Russian crude flows to India amid the ongoing Hormuz choke
Spotlight
Danaos eyes bulker spin-off in Norwegian market
Greece-based containership owner has mandated investment banks to ‘explore’ potential listing move
The week in newbuildings: Shipowners rush to secure slots as delivery dates stretch further out
The latest wave of orders underscores a market increasingly shaped by long lead times and strong competition for shipyard slots
How worried should you be about the orderbook?
Container shipping’s orderbook looks significant, tanker contracting is rising again and dry bulk is becoming more top-heavy — but Lloyd’s List markets editor Rob Willmington says the headline numbers form only part of the narrative
You must sign in to use this functionality
Authentication.SignIn.HeadSignInHeader
Email Article
All set! This article has been sent to my@email.address.
All fields are required. For multiple recipients, separate email addresses with a semicolon.
Please Note: Only individuals with an active subscription will be able to access the full article. All other readers will be directed to the abstract and would need to subscribe.