Russian-loaded tankers in limbo off India as refiners weigh sanctions and politics | Malaysia shuts notorious STS hub but shadow fleet remain in place for now | SeaLead terminates charters of multiple boxships hit by Iran sanctions

Sweeping US sanctions target over 100 ships and entities linked to son of Iranian political adviser | Boxship newbuild orderbook nears 10m teu as focus switches to smaller vessels | Seoul pledges $150bn investment in US shipbuilding revival under new trade deal

Chinese players weigh sanctions risks and shadowy rewards | Iraq flags illegal tanker loadings amid US pressure on Iran links | Strait of Hormuz closure may trigger BIMCO force majeure clause

Greek bulker majors continue to avoid Red Sea as Houthis parade hostages | Fake flag investigation prompts IMO data review | SWIFT payments no longer tailor-made for S&P transactions

Growing fake ship register network is accelerating flag-hopping | PSC records show most seafarers are well rested. Seafarers say otherwise | Is shipping ready for the Hong Kong Convention?

Massive fraudulent flag operation linking over 20 separate fake sites uncovered | Vitol seeks arrest of Iranian-owned, US-sanctioned VLGC Tinos I | More Trump trade deals spell more trouble for transpacific

Opportunistic Chinese carrier targets premium cargo with direct Arctic route to Europe | Dry bulk shipping stocks follow spot rates upward in July | EU import ban on Russian gas unlikely to work, report finds

Over 50 shadow fleet ships are spoofing off Malaysia’s sanctioned oil transfer hub monthly | Comoros accuses EU-sanctioned ship register of fraudulently flagging ships on its behalf | How CK Hutchison’s port sale became a geopolitical chess match

EU ports sound alarm as ETS pushes traffic toward transhipment rivals | European shipowners make their case for green fuel supply mandates | Putin orders vetting of vessels calling at Russian ports

EU sanctions: how will the latest package of measures against Russia affect shipping? | EU pursuit of shadow fleet facilitators could result in flag hopping surge | Houthi oil trade moves further into the shadows

Shanghai unveils ambitious plan for mega shipbuilding powerhouse | EU and UK lower oil price cap as latest sanctions on Russia targets tankers, refinery and flag | Carriers face weak second half in transpacific as rate slide continues

Russia’s Arctic LNG ambitions remain largely frozen | Transatlantic trade in tariff crosshairs as US-EU deal deadline nears | Hede forges ahead with new China-LA service as rivals cut transpacific capacity

Mali, Mauritania and Eritrea become the latest locations for online maritime fraud | Is it feasible to run a small dry bulk fleet anymore? | How parametric insurance can help owners deal with bunker volatility

Red Sea traffic remains unchanged by resurgent Houthi attacks | India seeks shipbuilding renaissance despite reputational hangover | When is a ‘blockade’ not a blockade?

Iran shipments to Houthis a masterclass in AIS manipulation | Malaysia pledges crackdown on illicit ship-to-ship transfers | Traffic to damaged Houthi-held Hodeidah and Saleef ports halts following Israeli air strikes

Travelers named as insurer that declined war risk cover for Eternity C | More than 90% of shadow fleet ships are producing insurance certificates when challenged | Shipping sanctions in the balance as EU mulls price cap and Trump touts Russia bill