Category Archives: Shipping updates

Equatorial Guinea: Hydrocarbon Export Fee under Tax Law 10/2025 Impacting Vessel Operations

20 April, 2026 – A new export levy has been introduced by the Council of...

Panama Canal: pricing pressure and extended booking lead times

31 March, 2026 – The Panama Canal is operating under significant pressure. Auction levels have...

Middle East | Port Operations Update

2 March, 2026 – Jebel Ali has officially resumed operations and major terminals in Oman...

Rabigh Port Tariff Update: Planning Ahead for Upcoming Port Calls

30 December, 2025 – Tariff Rates Effective 1 January 2026.  The port authority at Petro Rabigh...

Typhoon Fung-Wung Update & Port Status (Nov 10-13)

10 November, 2025 – Weather systems may shift, but operational readiness remains constant. Typhoon Fung-Wung...

China🇨🇳 & Singapore🇸🇬: Navigating the new Special Port Due for U.S.-linked vessels

China introduces a phased “Special Port Due.” Here’s what vessel operators need to know. As...

🌨️ Winter Weather Alerts: Keeping Shipping on Track in China 🇨🇳

As we navigate through the winter season, it’s essential to stay aware of how changing...

Changes to OPL operations in Algeciras

📣 Everything you need to know about recent changes to OPL operations in Algeciras. New...

Pilot services suspended in China

Suspension of pilot services in China. The extremely cold weather is hitting northern China ports...

Panama Canal Transit Forecast 4 November 2022

We have gathered for you the key information on the Panama Canal this week, including:...