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Clarkson H1 2026 market review shows Clark Sea Index up 61% with shipping at "frontline" of geopolitics " SMI DIGITAL
11+ hour ago (107+ words) First half 2026 data points for the international shipping industry have been released by Clarksons Research. Reviewing the data, Steve Gordon, Managing Director of Clarksons Research commented that the Strait of Hormuz closure continued a theme of shipping being at the…...
Maersk rolls out next-generation Io T devices across reefer fleet
10+ hour, 58+ min ago (349+ words) AP M'ller-Maersk is upgrading its entire reefer fleet with next-generation Io T connectivity devices AP Moller-Maersk has announced that it has begun the roll-out of its next generation Io T connectivity devices for its fleet of refrigerated containers. The aim…...
Hormuz Ship Transits Quadruple as Trump Plan Works
6+ hour, 34+ min ago (834+ words) By Newsmax Wires "|" Friday, 03 July 2026 09: 57 AM EDT President Donald Trump's plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz appears to be working, as transits show the strongest signs yet of returning to normal operations. Commercial shipping is steadily increasing under the…...
Hormuz Traffic Recovery Outpaces Diplomatic Progress
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (58+ words) Energy Intelligence Hormuz Traffic Recovery Outpaces Diplomatic Progress Mideast Gulf-based shippers and industry analysts are cautiously optimistic about the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz as transits pick up again, even though the slow and uncertain trajectory of US-Iran…...
STAX Engineering lands $150 million to scale ship emissions capture
8+ hour, 8+ min ago (285+ words) US-based emission reduction technology firm STAX Engineering has secured $150 million financing to boost its emissions capture system for ships. IMAGE: STAX Engineering's emissions capture and control barge STAX 6. STAX Engineering The funding will be used for contracted fleet build through…...
Maritime sector wins Dutch antitrust nod to cooperate for more sustainable ships
9+ hour, 52+ min ago (113+ words) MLex Summary: Companies of the maritime sector may enter into agreements to facilitate the sharing and reuse of data, the Dutch competition authority said Friday, finding the collaboration is in line with antitrust rules. The move, initiated by the Dutch…...
Going green pays, says Maersk expert as UK casts net wide with new emissions charges
4+ hour, 50+ min ago (46+ words) Trade Winds News Going green pays, says Maersk expert as UK casts net wide with new emissions charges Sune Strom says owners should be leaning in rather than seeking a way out...
Why data is becoming shipping's most valuable operational asset
11+ hour, 18+ min ago (545+ words) New research from W'rtsil' surveying maritime leaders reveals that uncertainty is already affecting how operators plan and invest. As regulatory pressure grows and margins tighten, Johnny Kackur, Head of Coastal Merchant at W'rtsil', explains how data, remote support and predictive…...
GTT Marine and Quadrant Legal sign Mo U to develop voyage-related Claims Support & Advisory framework " SMI DIGITAL
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (422+ words) While the industry has made significant advances in voyage optimisation, fuel efficiency and vessel performance monitoring, a gap often remains between operational events at sea and the formal processes used to resolve commercial disputes. In many cases, claims are only…...
UK expected to extend emissions penalties to smaller vessels
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (103+ words) Maritime Journal UK expected to extend emissions penalties to smaller vessels The UK is expected to press ahead with extending its Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to vessels below 5, 000 GT, with policy makers set to examine the move in September....