
Panama cracks down on ‘Dark Fleet’ with stricter shipping registry controls
Effective 3 August 2025, the Panama Maritime Authority has introduced stringent age restrictions on vessels seeking entry into its shipping registry. Oil tankers and bulk
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Effective 3 August 2025, the Panama Maritime Authority has introduced stringent age restrictions on vessels seeking entry into its shipping registry. Oil tankers and bulk

Hamad, Doha, and Al Ruwais ports recorded significant year-on-year growth across key categories including vessel arrivals, general cargo, livestock, building materials, and RORO (vehicles), according

Greta Shipping, a recent feeder entry, is introducing three lines specifically designed to link the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East. According to Alphaliner, the

The US Treasury Department unveiled sweeping sanctions on Wednesday against more than 115 Iran-linked individuals, entities, and vessels—marking a sharp escalation of its “maximum pressure”

GulfLink—a newly formed joint venture between KTZ Express and AD Ports Group—has brought together Kazakhstan and the UAE to develop strategic multimodal routes spanning Pakistan,

Syria has finalised an $800m agreement with Dubai-based DP World to redevelop its Tartous port in a bid to speed up post-war reconstruction. State news

Following devastating attacks on two commercial vessels by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, maritime security in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden has drastically deteriorated, alarming

In order to extend its network into Northern Egypt and Turkey, Unifeeder has announced the opening of the India Med Service (IMD). “By improving connectivity

Late on Sunday night, Israel began a series of airstrikes against Yemen’s Red Sea ports in the western province of Hodeidah. Minutes after the Israeli

Effective 3 August 2025, the Panama Maritime Authority has introduced

Hamad, Doha, and Al Ruwais ports recorded significant year-on-year growth

Greta Shipping, a recent feeder entry, is introducing three lines

The US Treasury Department unveiled sweeping sanctions on Wednesday against

GulfLink—a newly formed joint venture between KTZ Express and AD

Syria has finalised an $800m agreement with Dubai-based DP World

Following devastating attacks on two commercial vessels by Yemen’s Houthi

In order to extend its network into Northern Egypt and

Late on Sunday night, Israel began a series of airstrikes