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Reuters | July 20, 2026

Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, widening threat to global oil supplies

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they were imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, a move that opens a new front against the United States in its war on Iran and widens the threat to global energy supplies and trade beyond the Gulf.

Iran and US widen attacks, raising fears for Gulf shipping and water supplies

Reuters | July 20, 2026 | Maritime

UK ETS: Expansion into the maritime sector from 1 July 2026

AJOT Newsroom | July 17, 2026 | Maritime

The United Kingdom has expanded the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to the maritime sector from 1 July 2026.

CMA CGM | FAK Rates - North West India, South East India, Sri Lanka & Pakistan to North Europe, the Mediterranean & North Africa

AJOT Newsroom | July 17, 2026 | Maritime

Please find the new CMA CGM Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates (*) applicable from August 01st, 2026 until further notice

Hormuz traffic falls 59% as renewed escalation drives vessel avoidance

AJOT Newsroom | July 17, 2026 | Maritime

Latest AIS-derived and verified figures suggest that this initial rerouting response has developed into broader traffic avoidance following renewed US strikes on 11 July and further attacks on commercial vessels.

CMA CGM | PSS UPDATE- From North Europe to the Middle East and Red Sea

AJOT Newsroom | July 16, 2026 | Maritime

CMA CGM informs you of an update of the applicable Peak Season Surcharge (PSS).

DNV Type Approval Design Certificate accelerates deployment of Econowind VentoFoils

AJOT Newsroom | July 16, 2026 | Maritime

Econowind has received a Type Approval Design Certificate (TADC) from classification society DNV for its VentoFoil 3-Series boundary layer suction wing.

Two new gas carriers select Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia engine to support environmental compliance

AJOT Newsroom | July 16, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk

The engine will support reduced emissions and improved operational efficiency while helping the vessels meet evolving sustainability requirements.

SMM 2026 launches dedicated Naval Hall

AJOT Newsroom | July 16, 2026 | Maritime

Hall B8 brings together an exhibition, conference programme and networking opportunities for maritime security and defence.

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Stuart Todd | July 15, 2026

Relief as Trump backs down on Hormuz toll, but fear of escalation in Gulf conflict re-ignited

Strait of Hormuz uncertainty is again threatening ocean and air freight as renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities, tanker risks, airspace warnings, and Gulf port diversification plans raise fresh concerns for global supply chains.

CMA CGM to launch KORA EXPRESS service from North Europe to West Africa

AJOT Newsroom | July 15, 2026 | Maritime

CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launch of KORA EXPRESS.

Wärtsilä agreement to strengthen operational reliability and maintenance predictability for Pardus Energy FSRU

AJOT Newsroom | July 15, 2026 | Maritime

Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Lifecycle Agreement with Ireland-based Pardus Energy to support the reliable and predictable operation of the company’s Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) vessel, 'TURQUOISE P'.

Iran threatens to block more vital seaways as Trump orders renewed Iran blockade

Reuters | July 15, 2026 | Maritime

The U.S. conducted a new wave of strikes against Iran's coastal defence systems and cruise missile storage and launch sites on

“K"LINE - Newbuilding LNG vessel for QatarEnergy named “Halwan”

AJOT Newsroom | July 15, 2026 | Maritime

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. is pleased to announce that a joint venture held a naming ceremony for a 174,000 m3 LNG vessel for QatarEnergy at a HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. facility on July 14.

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AJOT Newsroom | July 15, 2026

Asia-Pacific shippers prepare for more demand, rates, and disruption in H2 2026

Survey of APAC-connected shippers shows 71% expect freight demand to increase, while 92% report higher rates and 84% face shipment delays at least monthly.

NYK rolls out Sofar Ocean’s Wayfinder to tanker fleet after PCTC success

AJOT Newsroom | July 14, 2026 | Maritime

Sofar Ocean announced that NYK Group is deepening its partnership with Sofar Ocean by extending use of the Wayfinder platform from NYK’s Pure Car and Truck Carrier division to NYK Tankers.

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Stas Margaronis | July 14, 2026

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