Good morning and welcome to my daily Panamax Post column.

London will start dry and sunny, but it will turn overcast and breezy in the afternoon. Mostly dry, but the odd spot of light rain, 16C.

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

US blockade of Iranian ports takes effect, with Washington warning vessels that breach it risk interception, diversion, and capture.

UKMTO has warned ships to be ready for the US blockade, with further guidance still to come.

Maersk’s Caroline Pontoppidan has been appointed chair of Danish Shipping, succeeding DFDS chief executive Torben Carlsen.

New Norwegian Shipowners’​ Association (Norges Rederiforbund) president raises concern over vessels leaving the national flag: Shipping Watch

As North American project cargo grows, global logistics groups are reinforcing regional leadership, with DHL Industrial Projects appointing Juliana Gibbons as Country Manager Canada: Project Cargo Journal

After 18 months in service, the JurenAe is showing early technical and commercial promise for wind powered shipping in the Marshall Islands.

Pilbara Ports Operations is progressively restoring operations at the ports of Dampier and Ashburton following Cyclone Narelle.

Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam has received three new quay cranes for its ECT Delta terminal in Rotterdam.

Odfjell SE’s next-generation tanker combines advanced propulsion and wind-assist technology.

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) has secured an order from Energy One Limited to build four ammonia dual fuel bulk carriers.

A Mexico pilot is testing how AI can guide fuel and performance decisions onboard and improve efficiency and emissions outcomes.

“K” Line has taken full ownership of K Line Wind Service by acquiring the remaining shares from Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha Ltd, turning the former joint venture into a wholly owned subsidiary.

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is marking the milestone of having opened its first Asia office in Singapore 30 years ago.

USA-based transport engineering specialist BERARD – The Mega Transport Experts has coordinated the delivery and offloading of a 1,100-ton heavy-lift portal crane to Seattle.

Econowind targets deep sea shipping with launch of 30-metre 5-series Vento Foil.

ICAP has launched a new global Dry Forward Freight Agreement desk, expanding its freight derivatives capability and strengthening its offer to a broader international client base.

Uruguay’s soybean production is expected to rebound sharply in 2026-27 following a drought-reduced harvest the prior season.

Damen Shipyards Group has introduced its RSD-E Tug 2513, positioning the hybrid-electric vessel as a response to tightening emissions requirements and operational efficiency demands in ports.

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