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operations June 8, 2026

Brazil-Belgium Green Corridor to Boost E-Fuel Production

A consortium facilitated by the Global Maritime Forum and RMI aims to establish a green shipping corridor between the Port of Açu in Brazil and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium, as reported by Offshore Energy. This initiative is expected to enhance e-fuel production and transport.

Port of Açu (BR) Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BE)

Offshore Energy

Splash247

operations June 8, 2026

Technip Energies Lands Key Role in Mozambique FLNG Project

Technip Energies has been awarded an EPCIC contract for the Coral Norte FLNG project by the Mozambique Rovuma Venture, as reported by Splash247. This significant contract, secured in collaboration with JGC and Samsung Heavy, is valued at over €1bn ($1.15bn).

Splash247

operations June 8, 2026

Panama Canal Draft Reduction Sparks Global Shipping Concerns

Splash247 reports that the Panama Canal Authority has announced a reduction in the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting its neopanamax locks. This change, effective July 3, is likely to raise concerns about potential disruptions similar to those experienced during the canal's previous drought crisis.

Panama Canal (PA)

Splash247

operations June 8, 2026

Lidl's Tailwind Shipping Lines Flags First Vessel in Germany

Tailwind Shipping Lines, affiliated with Lidl, has flagged its first vessel under the German flag, as reported by Splash247. The container ship Panda 001 is now registered with Heilbronn as its home port, marking a historic first for the inland city.

Panda 001 (container) Heilbronn (DE)

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Seatrade Maritime

operations June 7, 2026

Panama Canal Limits Neo-Panamax Draught Amid El Niño Worries

Seatrade Maritime reports that the Panama Canal is reducing the maximum draught for neo-Panamax vessels starting July 1 due to concerns over El Niño. This adjustment could potentially disrupt supply chains as water levels are affected.

Seatrade Maritime

gCaptain

operations June 5, 2026

U.S. Reports Higher Hormuz Ship Transits Than Private Estimates

American forces have counted nearly 1,000 commercial vessel transits in and out of the Strait of Hormuz over the past two months, as reported by gCaptain. This figure surpasses private sector estimates that primarily depend on ship transponders.

gCaptain

operations June 5, 2026

Mercuria Utilizes Government Deals for Oil Transit Through Hormuz

Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. has facilitated the movement of oil through the Strait of Hormuz via government-brokered deals, as highlighted in legal filings. These documents provide insight into how commodity traders are managing operations in the strategic waterway amid the Iran war, according to gCaptain.

gCaptain

operations June 5, 2026

Panama Canal Reduces Neopanamax Draft Amid El Niño Concerns

The Panama Canal Authority will lower the maximum authorized draft for Neopanamax vessels starting July 3 due to potential El Niño conditions, as reported by gCaptain. This decision highlights the canal's proactive measures in response to environmental forecasts.

gCaptain

Offshore Energy

operations June 5, 2026

Karoon Energy Assumes FPSO Operatorship from Altera & Ocyan JV

Karoon Energy has taken over the operatorship of an FPSO vessel from the Altera & Ocyan joint venture, as reported by Offshore Energy. This transition involves a project located off the coast of Brazil.

Offshore Energy

operations June 5, 2026

Consortium to Develop Brazil-Europe Green Shipping Corridor

A consortium led by the Global Maritime Forum and RMI is set to create a green shipping corridor between the Port of Açu in Brazil and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium, as reported by Splash247. The initiative, involving HIF Global, Fuella, NYK Line, Höegh Autoliners, and Wallenius Wilhelmsen, aims to evaluate infrastructure and vessel requirements.

Port of Açu (BR) Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BE)

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