Posts on LinkedIn claims to offer EUR500,000 for information on the location of false-flag tanker Omra

Ro/Ro Shipping Analysis 2026 – Operators, Fleets, Trades

KSE Institute has released a new analytical report titled, Pressuring Russia to Peace with a Maritime Services Ban, examining how a comprehensive ban on maritime services for Russian oil exports could significantly weaken Russia’s war-financing capacity.

The government of New Zealand has once again expanded its sanctions against Russia, adding 23 individuals, 13 companies and 100 vessels to its sanctions list, and lowering the price cap on Russian oil to $44.10 per barrel, in line with the level previously set by the European Union.

The Supreme Court’s ruling on the legality of US president Trump’s tariffs has been a significant event in the political and economic landscape. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will increase the ‘global tariff’ he imposed a day earlier to 15% from 10% following an adverse ruling at the Supreme Court.

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the American Waterways Operators (AWO) today announced the renewal of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that reaffirms a shared commitment between the chemical industry and the U.S. tugboat, towboat, and barge industry to enhance safety, environmental protection, and security through Responsible Care® and AWO’s Responsible Carrier Program® (RCP).

Please be advised that an agreement has been made among the partner lines for M/V OOCL VERACRUZ V.0016W to change rotation to mitigate schedule delays.

Military Sealift Command Pacific reports the 2026 cargo resupply mission for U.S. Antarctica operations has been completed. They note that MSC has been sending chartered cargo ships each year to the McMurdo Station since the operation was established in 1955.

The Port of Virginia® is using a layered approach to strengthen safety throughout its operation by identifying the most common critical risks at its terminals and offices, emphasize safety as a core value and creation of an internal safety brand that serves as a continual reminder for everyone on port property.