Category Archives: Shipping updates

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...

Panama Canal | Transit Capacity and Booking Update

21 August, 2026 –Panama Canal transit conditions are changing again, with adjustments to daily slots,...

Gatun Lake | Water levels remain well above the 2023-2024 crisis period

19 August, 2026 – Gatun Lake remains in a significantly stronger position than during the...

Panama Canal | Neopanamax draft restriction update 

6 August, 2026 – The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced new maximum authorised draft...

Ceuta Port Update | Operations Remain Unaffected

4 August, 2026 – Commercial operations at the Port of Ceuta remain unaffected despite the...

China Weather & Port Update | Week of 29 July

30 July, 2026 – Port congestion continues to ease across China, with waiting times already...