Morning Watch

Ship & Bunker·08:03Fuel & energyMarkets & finance

Burando Energies Appoints Head of Market Risk (opens Ship & Bunker)

Former Maersk Oil Trading head of market risk, Tue Jensen, has joined Burando Energies.

Manifold Times·08:02Fuel & energyRegulation & policy

Opsealog: Bunker fuel efficiency, not regulation, should drive offshore vessel performance (opens Manifold Times)

Opsealog’s Damien Bertin says better operational planning, performance monitoring and standby practices can cut offshore fuel consumption and emissions, regardless of future regulations.

Manifold Times·07:54Fuel & energyMarkets & finance

DNV: Testing fleet strategies against an uncertain energy transition (opens Manifold Times)

DNV’s latest Maritime Forecast to 2050 examines how regulatory changes, fuel market developments and energy transition scenarios could affect the costs and risks of VLCC fleet renewal strategies.

Manifold Times·07:51Fuel & energy

Baltic Exchange: Bunker Report (22 October 2026) (opens Manifold Times)

Bunker report panellists include Island Oil Limited, Cockett Marine Oil Pte, Monjasa A/S, KPI OceanConnect, NSI Marine and Transparensea Fuels.

Manifold Times·07:47Fuel & energy

ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (23 Oct 2026) (opens Manifold Times)

Houston Channel closures from late December; bunker demand picks up in New York; VLSFO and LSMGO supply tight in Zona Comun.

Manifold Times·07:44Fuel & energyPorts & containers

IPEC 2026: Zhoushan unveils 10 achievements, initiatives to strengthen global bunkering hub ambition (opens Manifold Times)

China’s top bunkering port positioning itself to handle annum bunkering volume of more than 10 million mt.

Manifold Times·07:41Fuel & energy

IPEC 2026: Zhoushan showcases growing leadership in biofuel, LNG, methanol and ammonia bunkering (opens Manifold Times)

Highlights significant progress in alternative marine fuel development after recording a series of milestones across biofuel, LNG, methanol and ammonia bunkering.

WorldCargo News·07:29Ports & containersMarkets & finance

Port concessions – seeking certainty and connectivity (opens WorldCargo News)

In a panel discussion at TOC Americas in Cartagena this week executives described how investments in a new wave of port concessions in the Americas need to be matched by road and rail infrastructure on the landside, and concession contracts that provide greater certainty for investors.

Ship & Bunker·06:57Fuel & energyMarkets & finance

ANALYSIS: Rotterdam Bunker Sales Down 24.9% in First Nine Months as RED III Bites (opens Ship & Bunker)

Rotterdam's bunker sales recovered slightly in Q3 from the previous quarter, but volumes remained well below year-earlier levels.

The Maritime Executive·06:46

Germany Launches Cleanup to Remove Dumped Munitions From WWI and WWII (opens The Maritime Executive)

Germany has embarked on an immediate project to recover tons of munitions that were scattered on the floor of the North and Baltic seas at the end of...

The Maritime Executive·06:17Safety & incidentsFuel & energy

A Year of Offshore Oil Spills Prompts Growing Concern in Mexico (opens The Maritime Executive)

In early March, Andrés Palma was watching his children build a sandcastle on the beach in El Bosque, south-east Mexico. The fisher soon noticed that s...

The Maritime Executive·06:06Markets & financePorts & containers

BIMCO: Container Ship Orders are Driving China's Shipyard Surge (opens The Maritime Executive)

More than any other sector, ocean freight has driven the surge in shipyard activity over the past year, according to BIMCO, and it has boosted the for...

Splash247·06:00Safety & incidents

New index tracks how much the world cares about shipping (opens Splash247)

A new online index – much trailed on Splash – measuring how much attention the global shipping industry receives has gone live, offering maritime companies a way to assess public interest in shipping news and major incidents.

Cyprus Shipping News·05:40Cyprus & East Med

Columbia Group calls for greater focus on retaining women at sea as second She Beyond Conference takes place (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Columbia Group has called on the maritime industry to create a future where women can thrive, progress and lead at

Cyprus Shipping News·05:39Cyprus & East Med

Neptune Group Welcomes “NIKOS TRAVLOS” (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

The new vessel proudly bears the name of Neptune’s founder, who laid the foundation for the creation and enduring evolution

Cyprus Shipping News·05:38Cyprus & East MedMarkets & finance

Wildcat Defense enters into exclusive agreement to acquire Fraser Shipyards (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

American family firm takes the next step in its strategy to rebuild U.S. shipbuilding and repair capacity, following its offer

Cyprus Shipping News·05:37Cyprus & East MedFuel & energy

Kawasaki signs strategic partnership MOU with Romania’s Transgaz for Onshore Hydrogen Gas Transport (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Establishing a model for large-scale hydrogen supply and transport via pipelines Kawasaki Heavy Industries, announced at the Romania–Japan Innovation Forum

Cyprus Shipping News·05:36Cyprus & East MedMarkets & finance

UK P&I Club and TT Club secure regulatory approval for Thomas Miller acquisition (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

The UK P&I Club and TT Club announce the successful completion of their joint acquisition of the Thomas Miller Holdings

Cyprus Shipping News·05:34Cyprus & East MedTechnology

Valenciaport presents its Sandbox at PEIC’26 as a tool to bridge the gap between innovation and implementation (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

The opening session featured a discussion between Valenciaport President Mar Chao and Valenciaport Foundation Director Antonio Torregrosa. The fourth edition

Cyprus Shipping News·05:33Cyprus & East MedPorts & containers

Major investments strengthen Gothenburg RoRo Terminal (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Expanded terminal areas, new rail connections and modernised quays are among the investments that have strengthened Gothenburg RoRo Terminal in

Cyprus Shipping News·05:32Cyprus & East MedPorts & containers

ABP appoints key roles in the Humber (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Associated British Ports has made two key appointments at its container terminals strengthening its unitised operations at the ports of

Cyprus Shipping News·05:31Cyprus & East Med

Xinhua Silk Road 2026 North Bund Forum unveils 20 shipping-related achievements (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

The 2026 North Bund Forum opened in Shanghai on October 20 with 20 key shipping-related achievements spanning international cooperation, green

Cyprus Shipping News·05:30Cyprus & East MedPorts & containers

Ports encouraged to prepare now for advanced nuclear in maritime and clean energy (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

New joint Lloyd’s Register and British Ports Association paper sets out a practical readiness pathway for ports considering nuclear-powered vessels,

Cyprus Shipping News·05:29Cyprus & East MedMarkets & finance

BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Global shipyard order book grows 13%, strengthening China’s lead “On 1 September 2026, the global shipyard order book reached an

Cyprus Shipping News·05:28Cyprus & East MedPorts & containers

eFuel Group and DACMA open Direct Air Capture Competence Center in the Port of Hamburg (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

The new research and development centre at Hamburg Blue Hub combines the testing of modular CO₂ capture technologies with preparations

Cyprus Shipping News·05:27Cyprus & East Med

The Nautical Institute brings leadership and mental health workshops to Ghana (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Sponsored places will give maritime professionals in West Africa access to face-to-face leadership and wellbeing training The Nautical Institute will

Cyprus Shipping News·05:26Cyprus & East Med

Positioning Skuld for future growth (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Circular to all members Following several years of strong and sustained growth across products, markets and geographies, we are making

Cyprus Shipping News·05:24Cyprus & East MedPorts & containers

SeaCube receive NDTA Corporate Distinguished Service Award at 2026 NDTA-USTRANSCOM fall meeting (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Recognition reflects SeaCube’s commitment to the defense transportation community SeaCube Containers, a global leader in intermodal equipment solutions, will receive

Cyprus Shipping News·05:23Cyprus & East Med

AEVEX reaffirms Maritime Systems Strategy and continued US Navy Investment (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Company highlights continued Navy-funded enhancements, proven operational performance, and transition to next-generation maritime platforms AEVEX , a leading U.S. defense

Cyprus Shipping News·05:22Cyprus & East MedFuel & energy

Wärtsilä engines selected for major Australian energy infrastructure upgrade project (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply engines for a 59 MW power plant extension in Moomba, South Australia. The expanded facility

Cyprus Shipping News·05:21Cyprus & East Med

Sweco provide technical consultancy services to Amsterdam transport operator GVB (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Sweco has been appointed to support GVB in the Netherlands under a framework agreement covering technical consultancy services. The agreement

Seatrade Maritime·05:19Safety & incidentsPorts & containers

Firefighting ongoing as Espirito Santos Express blaze continues (opens Seatrade Maritime)

The Seaspan-owned container ship chartered by Hapag-Lloyd was abandoned in the Atlantic after fire erupted

Cyprus Shipping News·05:19Cyprus & East Med

TechnipFMC and bp Sign MoU for Supply of 20K Subsea Production Systems (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

TechnipFMC (NYSE: FTI) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BP Exploration & Production Inc., a

Cyprus Shipping News·05:19Cyprus & East Med

Leman South and Durango subsea assets successfully decommissioned (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Perenco UK announced the successful decommissioning of both the Leman South (53/02a-15Y) and the Durango (48/21a-4z) subsea assets in the

Baird Maritime·05:19Ports & containers

CMA CGM containership strikes crane at Italy’s Livorno Port (opens Baird Maritime)

Container Management·05:19Ports & containersFuel & energy

Port of Los Angeles cuts emissions per teu to record low in 2025 inventory (opens Container Management)

Cyprus Shipping News·05:17Cyprus & East Med

Aibel awarded contract for Wisting (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

The Wisting partnership is awarding Aibel a front-end engineering and design study contract for the topsides of the production vessel.

Container Management·05:16Ports & containers

Evergreen adds 13 weekly HTW calls at Tacoma for peak reefer export season (opens Container Management)

Cyprus Shipping News·05:16Cyprus & East Med

Eni launches start-up activities for the Meleiha Phase 2 project in Egypt’s Western Desert (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Eni, through Agiba Petroleum Company, the joint venture between Eni and EGPC (Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation), has launched the start-up

Cyprus Shipping News·05:15Cyprus & East Med

e-GEOS and iQPS launch strategic collaboration on SAR-based geospatial intelligence (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

e-GEOS, a company owned by the Italian Space Agency and Telespazio part of the Leonardo Group, and Institute for Q-shu

Cyprus Shipping News·05:14Cyprus & East MedTechnology

Grafana Labs charts the path to Agentic Operations with Watchers, Pages, and Agent Observability at ObservabilityCON 2026 (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Grafana Labs delivers AI for observability and observability for AI: always-on agents to operate systems, and OpenTelemetry-native visibility into the

Cyprus Shipping News·05:13Cyprus & East MedTechnology

Planet launches Pelican-12 satellite (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Planet Labs, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, announced the successful launch of Pelican-12,

Cyprus Shipping News·05:12Cyprus & East MedTechnology

Kalypso Offshore Energy and Offshore Data Center announce collaboration to monetize offshore gas for AI infrastructure (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Kalypso Offshore Energy, and Offshore Data Center, announced plans to collaborate on solutions that could give offshore gas owners new

Cyprus Shipping News·05:11Cyprus & East Med

AST SpaceMobile advances service readiness ahead of initial space-based cellular broadband coverage in key global markets (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Initial, intermittent coverage targeted before year-end 2026 in the United States, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia More than

Cyprus Shipping News·05:10Cyprus & East MedFuel & energy

SWITCH Maritime receives design basis agreement from US coast guard for 150-passenger hydrogen fuel cell-electric ferry (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

SWITCH Maritime , a leading developer of zero-emission vessels, secured a Design Basis Agreement with the United States Coast Guard

Cyprus Shipping News·05:09Cyprus & East Med

Queen Mary 2 make history in Liverpool on landmark 500th Transatlantic Crossing as Cunard unveils 93 new voyages (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Luxury British cruise line Cunard has unveiled a new programme of 93 voyages sailing between October 2028 and May 2029. Highlights include

Cyprus Shipping News·05:08Cyprus & East MedTechnology

Qtagg brings next-generation propulsion and power control to Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship Bolette (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Qtagg completed a major propulsion control upgrade on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship Bolette, replacing the DEGO III engine governor

Baird Maritime·04:58

Italy moves 15 tonnes of bluefin tuna quota to Adriatic fleets (opens Baird Maritime)

Baird Maritime·04:35

Navigare Shipping takes delivery of second shortsea cargo vessel in series (opens Baird Maritime)

The Maritime Executive·04:23Ports & containers

LR: Ports Will Benefit From Early Planning for Nuclear Power Systems (opens The Maritime Executive)

In a new white paper, Lloyd's Register and the British Ports Association (BPA) are encouraging port operators to get ready for the arrival of nuclear-...

Baird Maritime·04:14Safety & incidents

Investigation links 17 Russian trawlers to more than 500 incidents near UK subsea cables (opens Baird Maritime)

The Maritime Executive·02:22Safety & incidents

Smuggler Tactics Make a Mass Casualty in English Channel "Inevitable" (opens The Maritime Executive)

The commander of the United Kingdom’s Border Security Command has warned the House of Commons Home Affairs Committee that it is only a matter of time...

gCaptain·01:50Ports & containersTechnology

Nor-Shipping brings new Focus to AI, Ports and Marketing in 2027 (opens gCaptain)

Nor-Shipping is revamping its knowledge-sharing offer with a brand new stage created for day-long ‘deep dives’ into fast-moving and strategically important subjects. Christened Focus Stage, the fresh platform will be...

The Maritime Executive·01:09Markets & financeTechnology

Wärtsilä Engines Selected for 2 Additional Inland Waterway Tugs in Brazil (opens The Maritime Executive)

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engines for two new inland waterway pusher tugs being built by Brazilian shipyard Estaleiro Rio Maguari. The...

FreightWaves·00:47Ports & containersFuel & energy

Ryder fleet facing possible growth need as EPA ‘27 nears (opens FreightWaves)

With the EPA ‘27 engine rules impacting nitrogen oxide (NoX) emissions in heavy duty vehicles getting closer every day, the new rules will have a major impact on anybody who buys new vehicles…like Ryder.

The Maritime Executive·00:12Safety & incidentsFuel & energy

Oil Prices Jump After Houthi Strikes and Iranian Shipping Attacks (opens The Maritime Executive)

On Thursday, the continued Houthi attacks on Saudi energy targets prompted a jump in oil prices, driving Brent futures upwards to nearly $113 by the m...

FreightWaves·23:59Ports & containers

Daimler Truck sues former fleet manager over alleged $3.8M embezzlement (opens FreightWaves)

Daimler Truck North America is seeking $6.6 million in damages after accusing a former employee and his wife of misappropriating nearly $3.8 million.

Journal of Commerce·23:30Ports & containers

DOT grant for rail upgrade boosts prospects for Port of Coos Bay expansion (opens Journal of Commerce)

A $205 million upgrade of the Coos Bay Rail Line to link with Union Pacific for inland service opens the door for the potential construction of the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port that would be capable of handling 13,000-TEU vessels.

The Maritime Executive·23:16

Russian Trawlers Go Fishing for Cables (opens The Maritime Executive)

London’s Daily Telegraph has published a lead story outlining how a Russian fleet of trawlers has been surveying and loitering over cables in the wate...

Container Management·22:33Ports & containers

Dongwon pledges KRW200bn for AGVs and systems at Busan New Port's automated west terminal by 2028 (opens Container Management)