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London will see a misty, grey start with patches of rain, giving way to mostly cloudy skies with occasional sunshine before a breezy evening

With much in the news, I wish you good fixtures and safe travels. And now for the news before the headlines.

Marcus Hand speaks with maritime lawyer Menelaus Kouzoupis, who provides insights into the legal implications for shipowners navigating turbulent times.

As Brent prices briefly surged past $100pb on Monday, President Donald Trump urged foreign-flag tanker crews to accept the risks of a Hormuz transit and resume oil deliveries for Asian consumers.

Russia stands well-positioned to take advantage of spiking oil prices and turmoil in the energy markets.

Maersk has completed layoffs affecting around 1,000 employees: Shipping Watch

With global bunker price rising steeply as a result of the Middle East situation, container shipping lines including CMA CGM and MSC have implemented Emergency Fuel Surcharges.

Freight rates are rising as the Iran conflict enters its second week, pushing up the cost of moving grain and fertilizer globally, commodity prices have so far remained largely stable.

CMA CGM is strengthening its divisions and expanding the use of AI to help future-proof the group against growing global market volatility.

Fugro has begun a detailed geotechnical site investigation for the planned Oriel offshore wind farm, located off the coast of County Louth in the Irish Sea.

The war in Iran is sending shockwaves through global energy markets, exposing the fragility of anti fossil fuel policies as oil prices surge and supply routes face disruption.

International Maritime Organization, Arsenio Dominguez, issued the following statement after seafarer fatalities were reported in Middle East.

Geopolitical escalation around the Strait of Hormuz is no longer only a security crisis; it is also revealing the digital vulnerabilities embedded in modern maritime operations GPS interference, AIS silence and rapidly shifting vessel behaviour.

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has outlined inland logistics solutions for cargo moving to Iraq, using its Asia–Türkiye services.

Evergreen Marine Corporation has temporarily suspended the acceptance of new bookings for a number of Middle East ports.

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation has announced it will provide maritime reinsurance, including war risk, in the Gulf region.

Japanese heavy-lift and transport specialist DENZAI K.K. has formed a strategic alliance with Vestas, the global wind turbine manufacturer: Project Cargo Journal

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