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Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI Submit Framework of Revised Structure for Zim Israel

Published Sep 24, 2026 6:42 PM by The Maritime Executive

Israeli media is reporting that Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen flew to Israel and that, today, September 24, with Ishay Davidi...

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From Compliance to Capability in Environmental Performance

Published Sep 23, 2026 11:35 PM by Julia Anastasiou

Shipping is no stranger to regulation. New requirements come into force, procedures are updated, training is arranged and vessels...

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Though Balance Sheets are Strong, P&I Clubs Face Risk From Major Casualties

Published Sep 23, 2026 5:27 PM by The Maritime Executive

Lloyd's Market specialty insurance brokerage Tysers reports that the rising cost of major casualties will likely prompt P&I clubs...

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Royal Caribbean Invests $3B in Caribbean’s Sandals and Beaches Resorts

Published Sep 23, 2026 3:26 PM by The Maritime Executive

Royal Caribbean Group, which is one of the largest operators and highest-valued companies in the cruise industry, confirmed the ru...

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Report: Royal Caribbean Looks to Buy Caribbean’s Sandals Resorts

Published Sep 22, 2026 5:42 PM by The Maritime Executive

Update: Royal Caribbean Group confirmed on September 23 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 50 percent equity inter...

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Trafigura to Spin Out Publicly Traded VLCC Tanker Company Volare Shipping

Published Sep 21, 2026 4:38 PM by The Maritime Executive

Commodities trading giant Trafigura is spinning out a newly public company, Volare Shipping, which will be an operator for VLCC ta...

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Trusted Partner

Published Sep 20, 2026 1:40 PM by Jack O'Connell

The company that started it all is on a roll. Founded in 1903 by an enterprising Norwegian whose name it still bears, Wallem is no...

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Interview: John Rowley, CEO, Wallem Group

Published Sep 17, 2026 10:06 PM by Jack O'Connell

Welcome, John, great to have you! Let's start with your background and education. Tell us about yourself. Yes, thank you, I'm Brit...

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Former Bulker Company to Reinvent Itself as AHTS Leader

Published Sep 16, 2026 5:46 PM by The Maritime Executive

FIn a surprise announcement, Norway-based 2020 Bulkers reports that it plans to reinvent the company as an owner-operator of large...

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Poten: VLCC Rates Hit Unprecedented Levels Amidst Mideast Conflict

Published Sep 11, 2026 6:06 PM by Erik Broekhuizen / Poten & Partners

Participants in the tanker industry are no strangers to market cycles combined with extreme volatility. However, even seasoned vet...

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