IBIA Statement on the Situation in the Middle East

"IBIA’s thoughts are with all our members, seafarers and shore-based personnel affected by the recent developments in the Gulf region. We join our fellow international industry associations in expressing concern and in calling for the protection of all those who support global trade.

The Potential of Nuclear-Powered Ships Moves to the Forefront at Posidonia 2026

Could the next great leap in maritime propulsion come not from alternative fuels, but from the atom?

Xclusiv Shipbrokers Inc. : The crude tanker tape has shifted from strong to structurally tight in a matter of weeks

"The crude tanker tape has shifted from strong to structurally tight in a matter of weeks.

Vsltec introduces a flexible payment option for shipping service providers

Vsltec, an innovative startup that provides technological solutions for the maritime industry, presents a new flexible payment option for service providers who provide services to ships anywhere in the world through its platform.

ICS: Statement on the situation in the Straits of Hormuz

Following the military conflict in the Straits of Hormuz and surrounding region the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the European Shipowners|ESCA and the Asian Shipowner’s Association have issued the following statement.

Hormuz on Hold: Freight Markets Reprice Risk as Geopolitics Tightens the Strait

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant - Chartering Executive & TMC Shipping  Commercial Director

and
Dr. Fotios-Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive & Shipping Consultant

Global shipping is navigating increasingly volatile waters. Missile strikes in the Gulf and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have injected a fresh layer of geopolitical risk into already sensitive trade lanes, forcing owners, charterers and operators to reassess exposure, routing and pricing.