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Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has surged after a partial reopening, but shipowners face a chaotic two-route system and...      Related StoriesDorian inks VLGC newbuild order with HyundaiPolitical instability remains shipping’s top concern, ICS survey findsUS and Iran set up Hormuz hotline 

US-listed owner and operator of very large gas carriers remains ‘disciplined’ in fleet renewal steps      Related StoriesPolitical instability remains shipping’s top concern, ICS survey findsUS and Iran set up Hormuz hotlineDaily Briefing 23 June 2026 

Following several seizures of Russian-linked vessels by US and European nations, Russia proposed a mechanism for states to report when...      Related StoriesSecondhand bulk carrier values continue to rise as commodity demand growsMiddle East port update: Tuesday, June 23VLCC rates spike yet again as ‘confusion continues to reign’ at Strait of Hormuz 

Rising commodity volumes beyond China’s iron ore trade are lifting freight earnings and asset values, with mid-sized bulkers attracting premiums...      Related StoriesStop abusing AIS data, Russia tells IMOMiddle East port update: Tuesday, June 23VLCC rates spike yet again as ‘confusion continues to reign’ at Strait of Hormuz 

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Stronger international co-operation, clearer regulations and greater financial support will be essential to help the maritime sector manage geopolitical and...      Related StoriesHormuz traffic is up, but confusion reigns over the strait and tolls remain on the tableDorian inks VLGC newbuild order with HyundaiUS and Iran set up Hormuz hotline 

A joint statement by the governments of Pakistan and Qatar said talks at Lake Lucerne were conducted in ‘a positive...      Related StoriesDaily Briefing 23 June 2026US issues two-month sanctions waiver on Iranian oilRussia prepares for potential shadow fleet influx to national flag 

In a decarbonisation landscape full of uncertainties, Hong Kong is betting that travelling light and staying flexible beats committing early       

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