News 2026 March 6

Marine war-risk cover for Gulf voyages shifts to single-voyage terms after insurers tighten Iran-related policies

Maersk suspends FM1 and ME11 services as security crisis in the Gulf disrupts operations

CMES takes delivery of 115,000dwt Aframax tanker “Kaiper” from Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Industry Co.

IAA PortNews: Russian Pacific Fleet’s frigate makes port call in Vietnam

Fincantieri delivers Norwegian Luna in Marghera

Sonangol says tanker stable after localized explosion off Iraq as investigation begins

Drewry: Shanghai–Rotterdam container rate falls 2% to $2,052 as pressure persists on Asia–Europe trade

DP World launches new Serbia–Germany intermodal rail service

GTT secures Samsung Heavy order for LNG carrier tank design for European owner

U.S. Govt's current insurance proposal may be insufficient to restart commercial navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

UK energy transition falling short due to lack of “whole system” thinking, DNV report finds

Over 270,000 TEU stranded as container carriers halt Gulf cargo bookings - gCaptain

MSC offers competitive transit times to inland Iraq via Türkiye

KEPCO monitors Iran crisis, fearing massive deficits amid rising energy prices

Anadolu Agency: Iran war threatens global economy with severe maritime, energy disruptions

DP World opens its first contract logistics warehouse in Türkiye