TradeWinds has heard that at least one fixture has already ditched voyage rates in favour of time charter basis ...

Iran has told the International Maritime Organization that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, but not to the US, Israel or other countries that participate in their side of the fight. Tehran made the ...

The Swedish ship mortgage bank, Svenska Skeppshypotek, has gained more attention as geopolitical uncertainty and Sweden's ...

Damaged Russian shadow ship Arctic Metagaz raises concerns in Libya, prompting calls for an investigation into the attack ...

Without trained civilians ready to go to sea, Germany risks being caught unprepared in a future conflict, shipowners warn ...

John Fredriksen’s private investment vehicle Seatankers Management has turned to a surprise Chinese shipyard for an order ...

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As war in the Middle East continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, the risk of war in courtrooms and arbitration tribunals grows. Some charter disputes are already quietly underway ...

Brokers believe the clean tanker sector will find it harder than crude ships to replace lost Middle East cargoes. And this could have severe consequences for vessel utilisation. Clarksons Securities ...

More ships are seeking cover for Strait of Hormuz transits after the US announced a five-day halt to infrastructure attacks to allow for potential peace talks. Seven laden ships t ...

Legislation to block ships that call at American-owned ports and terminals seized by foreign governments has advanced to the full US House of Representatives. The bill, proposed by a bipartisan group ...

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