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Chinese container ships pass through Strait of Hormuz at second attempt, data shows

Reuters | March 30, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Two Chinese container ships sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday at the second attempt after turning back into the Gulf on Friday, ship-tracking data showed.

MOL and Hitachi launch initiative to convert used ships into floating data centers

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Maritime

Titan Clean Fuels and TURN2X agree e-Methane supply deal

Titan to bunker e-Methane produced by TURN2X as demand for green marine fuel set to increase

IACS 2025 Annual Review highlights the role of class in driving progress on maritime safety and innovation

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Maritime | Technology

IACS’s 2025 Annual Review explores the work of IACS and its classification society Members during 2025 in leading the development of technical requirements and guidance to support global shipping

Courts have become less sympathetic to carriers, Shearwater Law director warns

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Courts are becoming increasingly less sympathetic towards sea carriers in global cargo disputes, according to David Richards, director at global maritime and commodities law firm Shearwater Law and former deputy global head of P&I claims at NorthStandard.

The Bahamas modernizes maritime regulatory framework

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Maritime

The Bahamas has introduced a comprehensive suite of Merchant Shipping Regulations under the Merchant Shipping Act 2021.

Ocean Network Express secures stake in Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Stena RoRo takes delivery of the 13th E-Flexer from the China Merchants Industry shipyard in Weihai, China

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Stena RoRo has taken delivery of the 13th ship in the 15 ship series of E-Flexer RoPax ferries from the China Merchants Industry shipyard in Weihai, China.

Grieg Maritime Group invests in jet sails

Grieg Maritime Group has signed a contract with GT Wings to install at least two of their AirWing™20 on their fleet.

Stena RoRo takes delivery of the 13th E-Flexer

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Maritime

Stena RoRo has taken delivery of the 13th ship in the 15 ship series of E-Flexer RoPax ferries from the China Merchants Industry shipyard in Weihai, China.

Damen signs contract with the Polidano Group for two Combi Freighters (CF) 3850

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with the Polidano Group for the delivery of two Combi Freighters (CF) 3850.

ARC fleet adopts LifeFinder safety technology for mariners

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Maritime | Technology

American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC) announced it would deploy the LifeFinder safety tech platform under a five-year agreement across its fleet of ten U.S.-flag roll-on/roll-off vessels to strengthen mariner safety and emergency response capabilities.

NOAA ship to map potential critical mineral deposits in Pacific U.S. waters

AJOT Newsroom | March 27, 2026 | Maritime

Rainier is a hydrographic survey ship staffed by NOAA Corps Officers and professional mariners.

NORDEN enters ice-class segment with long-term contract and vessel order

AJOT Newsroom | March 27, 2026 | Maritime

NORDEN is expanding into the ice-class segment through a long-term COA with Swedish mining company LKAB and the order of two new vessels, supporting its strategy to build a more resilient and customer-focused business.

Chinese ships halt attempt to exit Hormuz despite Iran safe passage assurances

Reuters | March 27, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Two Chinese container ships turned backed after trying to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, ship-tracking data showed, despite assurances from Iran that Chinese vessels could pass.

Signal Commodity Radar: Iran War to impact steel markets in coming months

Indonesia continues to absorb excess Chinese steel in 2026.

Marine insurers reaffirm their commitment to supporting trade in the Middle East

AJOT Newsroom | March 26, 2026 | Maritime

Green Shipping

AJOT Newsroom | March 25, 2026

CMA CGM transatlantic service enhancement - customers gain access to NEOLINER ORIGIN sailings

CMA CGM has announced a significant enhancement to its network as part of their commitment to delivering high-quality service and sustainable transportation options.

BBC Chartering partners with Ahti Pool

AJOT Newsroom | March 25, 2026 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Ahti Climate announced today that BBC Chartering has signed an agreement to partner with the Ahti Pool to deliver the FuelEU Maritime compliance for several of its vessels.

Hellmann establishes joint venture with Motherson strengthening global leadership in automotive logistics

AJOT Newsroom | March 25, 2026 | Logistics | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (“Motherson”) have signed a Joint Venture (JV) agreement to establish a specialised global automotive logistics company. The new company brings together Hellmann’s global network and logistics expertise and Motherson’s deep understanding of automotive supply chains.

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