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Carriers accelerate Red Sea return with offered capacity doubling in six weeks

Emily Stausbøll, Xeneta Senior Shipping Analyst | October 16, 2026 | Maritime

The return of container shipping to the Red Sea is accelerating with offered capacity on services transiting or set to start transiting the region in at least one direction doubling in the last six weeks.

Iran ships some LPG, jet fuel despite US blockade, data shows

Reuters | October 16, 2026 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Iran has managed to export some liquefied petroleum gas and jet fuel since July, despite a US naval blockade, shipping intelligence showed and people involved in security said.

Supertanker rates fall from record highs

Reuters | October 16, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk

The cost ‌of shipping oil on the largest tankers fell this week from record highs as demand eased following a wave of attacks on vessels in the Middle East and as the US considered easing sanctions on the so-called shadow fleet.

Virginia Maritime Association celebrates 106th Annual Maritime Banquet

AJOT Newsroom | October 16, 2026 | Maritime

The Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) brought together Virginia's maritime community for the 106th Annual Maritime Banquet on October 15, 2026. Since 1920, the Annual Maritime Banquet has remained one of the Commonwealth's longstanding maritime traditions, bringing together industry leaders, government officials, partners, and colleagues while recognizing individuals who have made meaningful contributions to Virginia's ports and maritime industries.

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Stuart Todd | October 16, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd webinar discusses market developments and challenges

Container shipping is entering 2027 with robust demand but rising overcapacity risk, as Hapag-Lloyd points to shifting trade flows, Suez traffic recovery and a record containership order book reshaping freight markets.

CMA CGM | PSS - From North Europe to Central America, the Caribbean & South America effective Nov 15th

AJOT Newsroom | October 16, 2026 | Maritime

In a continued effort to provide our customers with reliable and efficient services, CMA CGM Group wishes to inform of the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)* implementation

CMA CGM | BAF update - Tunisia Roro service effective November 1st

AJOT Newsroom | October 16, 2026 | Maritime

Following bunker prices evolution since the last surcharge adjustment, CMA CGM SSL Intra Europe will adjust BAF as follows on its Roro South service connecting France with Tunisia (import & export)

Freightos’ ocean freight update: Escalating ME conflict, port congestion, volume and rate trends

Stuart Todd | October 15, 2026 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Bulk

Ocean shipping remains under pressure from Middle East conflict, Asian and European port congestion, Panama Canal uncertainty and carrier capacity controls, complicating freight-rate negotiations for shippers heading into 2027.

Nor-Shipping seeks innovations with impact for 2027 Ocean Solutions Award

AJOT Newsroom | October 15, 2026 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

Nor-Shipping is hunting for innovations with the potential to transform maritime challenges into opportunities, delivering commercial, operational and environmental advantages for the NEXT years ahead.

Finnlines implements Green Lane low-carbon shipping solution with Stora Enso

Stora Enso and Finnlines have expanded their cooperation to support the decarbonisation of logistics for packaging board and wood-based products and reduce transport-related emissions across European supply chains.

Signal Ocean acquires Lgmar to bring communication and data together for maritime professionals

AJOT Newsroom | October 15, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk

Signal Ocean announced today the acquisition of Lgmar, the Athens-based company behind Telix, a maritime email and communication platform in daily use across the shipping community since 1989.

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Reuters | October 15, 2026

Two ships sink near Hormuz after being hit by projectiles amid surge in attacks

A container ship and a dry bulk carrier have both sunk near the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours after being hit by projectiles in separate incidents, maritime officials said on Wednesday.

FMC proposes actions to address unfavorable shipping conditions in Spain

AJOT Newsroom | October 14, 2026 | Maritime | Ports & Terminals

After investigating reports of restrictive port practices by the Government of Spain, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has determined that Spain has created unfavorable shipping conditions against U.S.-flagged vessels.

St. Louis Region again ranks as most efficient inland port system in the US

Latest data shows the port system also continues to rank among the nation’s highest-volume inland ports, while ongoing investments strengthen capacity and efficiency

Soya Group launches FLOW Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | October 14, 2026 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

Soya Group is now launching FLOW Maritime, a new marine energy transition company established to help shipowners realize the commercial, regulatory and environmental value of moving to alternative fuels. FLOW Maritime supports the wider maritime sector in accelerating its decarbonization journey, serving as a catalyst for faster decarbonization across the global maritime industry.

China Merchants Energy Shipping and RINA partner to explore AI-driven ship operations and next-generation maritime technologies

AJOT Newsroom | October 14, 2026 | Maritime | Technology

China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES), one of the world's leading shipping and maritime transportation companies, and RINA, the multinational inspection, certification, ship classification and engineering consultancy group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for strategic cooperation across maritime safety, digitalisation, operational excellence and emerging shipping technologies.

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