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Sanctioned 22-Year-Old Tanker Makes Rare Late-Season Arctic Voyage

7 October 2026 at 19:35
A 22-year-old product tanker sanctioned by the European Union is making an unusual late-season voyage along Russia's Northern Sea Route, highlighting the growing use of older, lower-specification vessels to move petroleum products through the Arctic.

Port of Savannah Sets September Container Record as Imports Rise

7 October 2026 at 16:27
The Port of Savannah handled a record 504,015 twenty-foot equivalent units in September, up 3.7% from a year earlier as strong imports and a later-than-usual peak season boosted volumes.

Attacks on Tankers in Hormuz Hit Highest of Any Week Since Start of Iran War, Sources Say

7 October 2026 at 16:05
Attacks on tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz hit their highest last week of any week since the Iran war began, according to maritime security sources tracking incidents, amid a bigger export push by Gulf producers.

China Completes First Season of Regular Arctic Container Service

7 October 2026 at 11:02
China has completed the first season of regular weekly container shipping between China and Europe via the Northern Sea Route, with the operator completing all eight sailings planned for 2026 before ending departures slightly earlier than scheduled because of Arctic ice forecasts.

Qatar Brings Empty LNG Ships Into Gulf in Potential Export Boost

7 October 2026 at 11:01
Qatar has amassed a fleet of empty liquefied natural gas tankers in the Persian Gulf, a sign that one of the world’s biggest exporters of the fuel may be preparing to boost shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Houthis Attack Aden Airport as Fighting Intensifies in Yemen

7 October 2026 at 10:56
Yemen's Houthis attacked Aden's international airport with ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones on Wednesday, the country's Transport Ministry said, as fighting between the Iran-aligned group and Saudi-backed government forces intensified.

Iran’s Offshore Oil Stockpile Nears Exhaustion as Blockade Chokes New Supply

6 October 2026 at 20:53
Iran’s offshore crude stockpile in Southeast Asia is being rapidly depleted as the U.S. maritime blockade prevents fresh barrels from leaving the Persian Gulf, according to new tracking data from...

South Korean Operator Emerges as New Force in Arctic LNG Shipping

6 October 2026 at 19:06
New company takes on four Arc4 LNG carriers as Seoul looks to expand Busan’s role in Arctic shipping. A newly established South Korean ship manager is emerging as a potential new player in Arctic LNG shipping, taking control of four ice-class LNG carriers while planning a rapid expansion into the specialized fleet needed to transport gas along Russia’s Northern Sea Route.

Gulf Oil Flows Rise to Average 81% of Pre-war Rate in September

6 October 2026 at 18:41
Gulf oil flows excluding Iran surged to over 81% of pre-war levels in September, data showed, led by a recovery in Saudi exports despite attacks on the kingdom's oil infrastructure and escalating Iranian attacks on regional shipping, while Iranian exports fell to zero due to a US blockade.
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