Category Archives: By MasOceans

Middle East | When Shipping Patterns Change, Local Options Matter

18 September, 2026 – Shipping patterns across the Middle East are continuing to adjust. Traffic...

Northeast China | First Frost Ahead as Colder Air Moves In

16 September, 2026 – The past week has brought generally favourable conditions across Northeast China,...

Panama Canal | Fewer Panamax Slots from 15 September

14 September, 2026 – From 15 September, daily Panamax booking slots at the Panama Canal...

Rotterdam | Shipping Traffic Restrictions on 12 September

11 September, 2026 – Annual testing of the Nieuwe Waterweg and Hartelkanaal storm surge barriers...

Lamu, Kenya | STS Operations at Inner Anchorage

10 September, 1016 – MasOceans has been following developments at Lamu Inner Anchorage, an emerging...

China Shipping & Ports | August Roundup

3 September, 2026 – August brought plenty to watch across China’s shipping and ports sector,...

Maritime Security Update | Middle East Region

30 August, 2026 – As reported in JMIC Advisory Note, Update 091, the regional threat...

94 Seconds | When Timing Is Everything

13 August, 2026 –  On Wednesday evening, a total solar eclipse was visible across parts...

Middle East Maritime Security Update | JMIC Note 077

28 July, 2026 – The latest JMIC Advisory Note 077 confirms that security conditions across...

China Shipping Update: Market Signals Worth Watching

15 July, 2026 – Recent weeks have brought several developments across China’s shipping sector, from...