Updated guidance gives US Navy sweeping discretion to intercept almost any industrial cargo bound for Iran

Wah Kwong Maritime Transport transforms itself into a fully fledged owner-operator as shifting global trade routes drive sustained demand for versatile mid-sized bulkers

In theory, a ship can exit the Strait of Hormuz via Iran’s Larak Island if it doesn’t call at Iranian ports, but the ‘fog of war’ means nothing is completely clear for shipping, and that is dangerous, says International Chamber of Shipping chair designate John Denholm

The operation has underscored Malaysia’s struggle to shed its reputation as a hub for illegal oil transfers as geopolitical tensions mount

As the global shipping industry faces a shortage of crew capable of handling highly toxic and flammable alternative fuels, Hong Kong has launched the world’s first government-led training programme to upskill seafarers and avert a looming maritime talent crisis

Expansion comes as the Chinese carrier moves beyond domestic services to Belt-and-Road routes amid shifting global supply chains