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Reopening optimism has softened crude prices, but flows through Hormuz remain constrained, keeping underlying prompt tightness intact. Atlantic Basin differentials are starting to ease on weaker refinery demand and reopening expectations, though downside should be gradual with flows still limited. In the Americas, Midland arbs are improving and supporting flows to Asia, but logistical constraints …

Hormuz reopening optimism shifts sentiment, but flows stay constrained Read More »

The IMO’s Net-Zero Framework (NZF) faces threats not just from its opponents, but also from the procedural rules that govern its survival. Next week, the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) will take up the MARPOL Annex VI amendments that would introduce the NZF as a new Chapter 5. Member states will debate implementation guidelines …

The Week in Alt Fuels: Ambition won’t be enough Read More »

Widening spreads between high and low costs for shipping containers on various trade lanes indicates uncertainty on both sides of the trade, largely because of the war in the Middle East, a market analyst said. Lars Jensen, president of consultant Vespucci Maritime, said his focus is not just on the spreads, but in the changes …

Widening gap in container rates suggest shippers are uncertain; Strait of Hormuz closed Read More »

Port cities from the Asia-Pacific region convened in Yeosu — a dynamic port and industrial hub of the Republic of Korea — during UNFCCC Climate Week and Korea Green Transition International Week (K-GX). Hosted by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability in partnership with Pacific Environment, the 2026 World Climate Cities Forum (April 21–22) served …

Port cities lead the energy transition at UN Climate Week in Yeosu Read More »

Digital tools for automated routing have been a game-changer for shipping by enabling shorter voyage times and enhanced fuel efficiency to cut costs and emissions. But, with the complexity of modern shipping, the most profitable route is rarely the shortest one, says StormGeo. Traditional routing has focused on finding the safest route with the most …

The optimal route: Moving beyond conventional thinking to holistic voyage planning Read More »

Bureau Veritas Executive Vice-President, Industrials and Commodities, Matthieu de Tugny, delivers keynote at Singapore Maritime Week, outlining how digitalization, AI, and the energy transition are rapidly transforming shipping and the wider global supply chain Singapore, April 24, 2026: Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC), declared its …

Bureau Veritas calls for greater connectivity across value chains as AI reshapes global trade Read More »

ABS and Fleet Robotics signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on autonomous robotic systems for continuous hull cleaning and inspection. Announced at Singapore Maritime Week, the collaboration reflects growing industry demand for technology-forward approaches to vessel maintenance. “It is an honor to work alongside Fleet Robotics to advance autonomous robotic systems for the …

ABS and Fleet Robotics Team Up to Bring Autonomous Robotic Systems to Maritime Read More »