The escalating armed conflict in the Middle East has transformed the shipping sector’s worst nightmare into reality—the “technical” closure of the Strait of Hormuz—on 28 February 2026. Further military escalations are likely in the region, which has forced commercial shipping to suspend operations, with vessels now stuck in the Persian Gulf and others turning away …
The Iran war has effectively halted oil tanker movement in the key Strait of Hormuz. But it’s also disrupting the wider global supply chain beyond oil, affecting everything from pharmaceuticals from India, semiconductors from Asia and oil-derived products like fertilizers that come from the Middle East. Cargo ships are stuck in the Gulf or making …
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European Shipowners welcome the European Industrial Maritime Strategy, which was published by the European Commission today. Reflecting on the recent geopolitical instability, the Strategy recognises the strategic role of shipping for Europe’s energy and supply chain security. It proposes measures to strengthen the international competitiveness of European shipping and the whole industrial cluster. European shipping …
The World Shipping Council today welcomed the European Commission’s focus on strengthening port security and advancing maritime decarbonisation in its EU Ports Strategy and Maritime Industrial Strategy. On security, WSC supports the strong emphasis on tackling organised crime and protecting Europe’s trade gateways, backing stronger public-private partnerships and two-way information sharing between authorities, shipping lines …
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Maritime AI company Orca AI has launched the next generation of its AI-based operational platform, delivering a seamless 360° field of view (FOV) around a vessel as a foundation for advanced collision avoidance and autonomous navigation. DIGITAL WATCHKEEPING SUPERCHARGED The 360° FOV configuration is enabled by three SeaPod lookout units, each equipped with high-sensitivity RGB …
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Están en riesgo más del 7% de la demanda global granelera y cerca del 5% de los volúmenes marítimos de carga fraccionada
MSC y CMA CGM son las líneas navieras más afectadas con 109 mil y 70 mil TEUs, respectivamente
Responsable de Infraestructuras (Mantenimiento) BASES PARA LA CONTRATACIÓN MEDIANTE PRUEBAS SELECTIVAS DE UN (1) PUESTO DE RESPONSABLE DE INFRAESTRUCTURAS (MANTENIMIENTO) DE PERSONAL LABORAL FIJO SUJETO AL III CONVENIO COLECTIVO DE PUERTOS DEL ESTADO Y AUTORIDADES PORTUARIAS (2026_01) B_2026_01_CAS.pdf La entrada Responsable de Infraestructuras (Mantenimiento) para la Autoridad Portuaria de Tarragona se publicó primero en Actualidad …
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La movilidad sostenible avanza más allá de carreteras y ciudades. El hidrógeno verde se perfila como un vector clave para extender la descarbonización también al transporte marítimo y a la náutica de recreo, especialmente en entornos donde el impacto ambiental y acústico resulta crítico. En este contexto, Dhamma Blue participará, junto al Puerto de Sotogrande, …
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El presidente de la Autoridad Portuaria de Santander (APS), César Díaz, ha señalado que este récord supone un “considerable aumento en el número de escalas”, consecuencia “del excelente trabajo realizado por la administración portuaria, el Gobierno de Cantabria y el Ayuntamiento de la ciudad” a través de la marca Santander Cruise Deluxe. La Autoridad Portuaria …
