Russia’s July diesel export ban removed a large share of seaborne supply, tightening an already strained market. Limited exemptions remain, while refining margins have surged to record highs in the US and Europe, with slower gains in Asia.

A Latinvex analysis by Holland & Knight explores Suriname’s rise as an offshore oil and gas producer, highlighting investment opportunities and the broader economic and energy-sector impacts of its rapidly developing offshore industry.

OFAC’s General License X allows a temporary wind-down of Iranian petroleum trade. This update outlines key compliance deadlines, enforcement risks, and implications for shipping stakeholders as U.S. sanctions tighten.

Overview of freight shipping to Africa, highlighting key trends, operational challenges, and emerging opportunities shaping trade flows, logistics infrastructure, and market growth across the continent.

Overview of LNG as a marine fuel, highlighting its properties, risks, and key considerations for spill response, safety measures, and emergency preparedness in maritime operations.

BIMCO highlights growing cyber security risks in shipping, outlining key threats, industry vulnerabilities, and practical measures operators can take to strengthen defenses and improve resilience across increasingly digitalized maritime operations.

India introduces DGS Circular 19/2026, setting new requirements for transporting plastic pellets (nurdles) in containers, targeting pollution risks from spills as environmental concerns over maritime nurdle contamination continue to grow.

Law360 analysis explores how reviving dormant prize law could transform U.S. vessel seizure practices, amid rising interdictions of sanctioned tankers and shadow fleet ships, signaling significant shifts in maritime enforcement risk.

Drewry’s Maritime Equity Indices posted mixed performance for the week ending 10 July 2026, underperforming broader markets as the S&P 500 rose 1.2% and the Russell 2000 gained 0.6%.