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Splash247
Splash247 reports that the European Commission is considering a 20th sanctions package that could increase pressure on Russia's shadow tanker fleet by replacing the crude oil price cap with a full ban on maritime services related to Russian crude exports. This move is expected to lead to a rise in the number of vessels in Russia's shadow fleet.
Seatrade Maritime
Danaos has expanded its fleet with orders for two bulker newbuildings and 27 container ships, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The New York-listed Greek shipowner continues to grow its orderbook with these additions.
gCaptain
Maersk has placed an order for eight 18,600-TEU dual-fuel containerships set for delivery between 2029 and 2030, as reported by gCaptain. This strategic move prioritizes operational flexibility over megaship scale, amid the company's first quarterly loss in years due to freight rate pressure and global overcapacity.
gCaptain
A stowaway smuggler was arrested by the Coast Guard and CBP in San Juan Harbor after being discovered with 789 pounds of cocaine on a barge, as reported by gCaptain. The crew of the tug Signet Thunder found the suspect during a predawn operation on January 28.
gCaptain
The European Union has proposed unprecedented sanctions against ports in Georgia and Indonesia that handle Russian oil, marking a significant shift in its sanctions strategy, as reported by gCaptain. This 20th sanctions package moves away from the G7 price cap to a comprehensive maritime services ban.
gCaptain
Hong Kong has lodged a formal protest against a Panamanian court's decision to nullify the contract awarded to CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd., as reported by gCaptain. The contract involved operating two ports near Panama's strategic canal.
gCaptain
U.S. container imports are projected to decline significantly in the first half of 2026 due to ongoing tariff uncertainty affecting trade flows, as reported by gCaptain. This forecast comes from the latest Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that Bahri, a Saudi Arabian shipping company, has achieved a record profit of $2.4 billion as its fleet surpasses 100 vessels. This growth aligns with Bahri's ongoing diversification strategy.
Seatrade Maritime
Hapag-Lloyd's fourth-quarter results surpassed those of its alliance partner, Maersk, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. Despite achieving cost savings through the Gemini program, the overall trend for the company remains downward.
gCaptain
The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued a security advisory following an incident where Iranian forces attempted to board a U.S.-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by gCaptain. The advisory warns commercial vessels of increased risks of harassment, boarding, and seizure in the area.
