The Strait of Hormuz may not be officially closed, but not one tanker above 10,000 dwt had entered the Middle East Gulf for more than two days on Friday afternoon, prompting fears that energy exporters will need to cut back production

Europe wants to ensure its shipyards are competing on a level-playing field, but the European Commission will seek to do that via investment, rather than protectionism

Transits through the crucial chokepoint were down more than 80% compared to last week after vessels were struck and war risk insurance cancelled

Shipowners have complained they are not seeing sufficient return on their investments in greener vessels, but there’s evidence that those in the EU are starting to get their reward for moving early

Shipping is now firmly back on the government’s agenda, Swedish shipowners say, partly thanks to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Two decades have passed since shipping adopted its landmark convention on seafarer rights, but is it the shining piece of legislation the industry hails it to be?