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Port Freeport welcomes Höegh Sunrise during inaugural call

by AJOT  • Jul 06, 2026

The arrival of Höegh Sunrise highlights Port Freeport's ongoing role as a major gateway for the automotive industry and emphasizes the strength of its partnership with Höegh Autoliners.

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen takes delivery of first Shaper Class vessel

by AJOT  • Jul 09, 2026

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has taken delivery of Arctic Tern, the first vessel in its new Shaper Class series.

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Wärtsilä propulsion solutions selected for Grimaldi Group’s major newbuild program

by AJOT  • Jul 07, 2026

Wärtsilä will supply a range of propulsion solutions for nine newbuild ferry vessels under construction for Grimaldi Group fleets.

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Tighter supply and higher prices reshape Pacific Rim softwood markets

by AJOT  • Jul 08, 2026

Softwood markets across Latin America and the Asia-Pacific are approaching a turning point.

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Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz at near standstill as attacks strain Iran truce

by Reuters  • Jul 09, 2026

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was at a near standstill on Thursday, according to data and sources, as shipping risks escalated after the U.S. renewed airstrikes on Iran, triggering retaliation by Tehran in the Gulf.

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Merchant fleet trapped west of Hormuz drops below 700 vessels

by AJOT  • Jul 10, 2026

Merchant vessel traffic inside the Persian Gulf has dropped below 700 for the first time since the conflict began, highlighting how Strait of Hormuz instability continues to reshape tanker, gas carrier, and cargo ship movements.

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Dry Bulk Freight Market snapshot (week 23)
by AJOT  • Jun 05, 2026

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It is the “uncontained” shipments that draw a lifetime allegiance of purveyors of the business. As one MPV (Multi Purpose Vessel) analyst bluntly said as an aside, “Boxes are boring.”

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