News 2026 July 24

Maersk launches Chile-US cold chain route with destination fumigation

US completes final environmental review of 8.4m-tpa ST LNG project

Three Aframaxes launch first Syria-US route for Iraqi fuel oil

Rotterdam starts 1,450-metre quay build for two-way 24,000-TEU traffic

European Commission proposes first Indian yards for EU ship recycling list

IMO chief condemns renewed attacks on shipping in Red Sea

TTS completes €23m Constanta grain terminal expansion

South Korea targets 30% productivity rise with physical AI port plan

France frees Suezmax Deliver after owner pays penalty over lost Cameroon registry status

China State Shipbuilding Corporation offers entire Chongqing shipyard for CNY1 with $88m debt claims attached

Hormuz transits hold at three ships a day as traffic drops 70%

Lloyd’s market group sets cover termination trigger for Hormuz payments

Maersk adds $1,000-per-container Hormuz transit fee

China floats out largest hydrogen-powered cargo ship

Fincantieri delivers first LNG-capable Explora ship in €3.5bn fleet drive

GTT Marine wins first fleet-wide digital mandate for PETRONAS-chartered LNG carriers

Tsuneishi delivers its first Japan-built methanol LFSS for Kamsarmax bulker

US imposes 12.5% tariff on most Russian imports in 60-economy action

HD KSOE and Siemens sign single 3D data deal to power autonomous shipyards

Hanwha Ocean launches dual-use GFS design in three-part US shipbuilding push