Latest Maritime News

ports June 17, 2026

DP World Plans Return to US with Corpus Christi Terminal

DP World is in exclusive talks with the Port of Corpus Christi to develop a new container terminal in Texas, marking a potential return to the US market after two decades, as reported by Splash247. The Dubai-based company was previously forced out of the US container terminal market due to political pressures.

Port of Corpus Christi (US)

Splash247

operations June 17, 2026

Sovcomflot LNG Carrier Completes Early Northern Sea Route Transit

Sovcomflot’s LNG carrier Christophe de Margerie has completed the earliest eastbound transit of the Northern Sea Route in years, as reported by Splash247. The vessel navigated through heavy sea ice at the end of May, transporting LNG from Novatek’s Arctic projects.

Christophe de Margerie (LNG carrier)

Splash247

fleet June 17, 2026

Mediterranean Sees Surge in Large Containerships

The number of containerships above 8,000 teu operating in the Mediterranean has nearly doubled over the past year, as reported by Splash247. Data from Alphaliner indicates an increase from nine to 16 vessels, marking a 78% rise.

Splash247

Seatrade Maritime

security June 17, 2026

Threat Level for Strait of Hormuz Shipping Reduced

Seatrade Maritime reports that the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) has lowered the threat level for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite this reduction, an attack remains a strong possibility in this critical Middle Eastern waterway.

Seatrade Maritime

gCaptain

operations June 16, 2026

Port of Los Angeles Sees 17% Cargo Volume Increase in May

Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles rose by 17% in May, handling 840,165 TEUs, as reported by gCaptain. This increase reflects the ongoing surge in imports.

Port of Los Angeles (US)

gCaptain

fleet June 16, 2026

Transocean Secures Contracts for Semisubmersibles Worth $185M

Transocean, a Swiss-based offshore drilling company, has obtained contracts for two of its semisubmersibles, adding approximately $185 million to its firm contract backlog, as reported by Splash247. The Transocean Norge, built in 2019, received a five-well contract with Harbour Energy in Norway, expected to span around 300 days.

Transocean Norge (semisubmersible)

Splash247

gCaptain

security June 16, 2026

U.S. Military Document Highlights Risks in Hormuz's 'Southern Highway'

A U.S. military document has revealed significant risks associated with the 'Southern Highway' in the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington and Tehran work on a memorandum of understanding to resolve ongoing tensions, reports gCaptain. The document provides detailed insights into the high-risk nature of this strategic maritime route.

gCaptain

market June 16, 2026

Geneva Dry Conference Adds New Sessions for 2027 Edition

Geneva Dry, the leading commodities shipping conference, will hold its fourth edition at the Hotel President in Geneva on April 27-28, 2027, as reported by Splash247. The event will introduce two new sessions, including a Bauxite Blitz and an investment masterclass, to its established dry bulk format.

Splash247

gCaptain

security June 16, 2026

UK Imposes Sanctions on Arctic LNG 2 Vessels Amid Russia's Tanker Search

Britain has sanctioned four liquefied natural gas carriers associated with Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, marking it as the first G7 nation to target these vessels. This move aims to curb the expansion of exports from the sanctioned Arctic development, as reported by gCaptain.

gCaptain

gCaptain

market June 16, 2026

QatarEnergy Set to Resume LNG Production at Ras Laffan

QatarEnergy is poised to quickly restart liquefied natural gas production at its Ras Laffan LNG plant, potentially reaching full capacity within a month, as reported by gCaptain. This comes after facilities unaffected by Iranian strikes are prepared to resume operations, according to a source familiar with the situation.

Ras Laffan (QA)

gCaptain