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Bull and Bear Cases for LNG Shipping Rates as Downturn Continues

Bull and Bear Cases for LNG Shipping Rates as Downturn Continues

The LNG carrier charter market is undergoing a correction, with rates falling sharply from the highs seen during the early stages of the Middle East conflict. As of 16 August, Atlantic spot rates stood at around 40,000 d…

Thu Aug 20 20267 min
MSC and Jotun Deploy Hull Skating Solutions on MSC Daniela

MSC and Jotun Deploy Hull Skating Solutions on MSC Daniela

MSC and Jotun have agreed to install and operate Jotun's Hull Skating Solutions aboard the container vessel MSC Daniela, strengthening a long-standing collaboration. The full package combines Jotun's SeaQuantum Skate coa…

Fri Aug 14 20268 min
Hapag-Lloyd Reports $600M Middle East Disruption Costs, Backs ZIM Deal

Hapag-Lloyd Reports $600M Middle East Disruption Costs, Backs ZIM Deal

Hapag-Lloyd has reported around 600 million dollars in cost headwinds from the Middle East conflict in the second quarter of 2026, while expressing confidence its ZIM acquisition will close towards year-end. The German l…

Fri Aug 14 20268 min
Leonhardt & Blumberg Retrofits First Cargo Ship With Wind Propulsion

Leonhardt & Blumberg Retrofits First Cargo Ship With Wind Propulsion

German shipowner Leonhardt & Blumberg has retrofitted the first of four general cargo newbuilds with a wind-assisted propulsion system, describing it as a logical next step toward greener operations. The 6,000-deadwe…

Fri Aug 14 20267 min
HX Expeditions and Napa Launch Digital Checklists to Boost Cruise Safety

HX Expeditions and Napa Launch Digital Checklists to Boost Cruise Safety

HX Expeditions has co-developed and launched a digital checklist system with Finnish technology developer Napa to improve safety and efficiency on its expedition cruise ships. The tool guides crews through procedures in…

Thu Aug 13 20268 min
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