March, 2026
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Wed04Mar
Jebel Ali port is becoming a temporary refuge for container ships amid escalating regional tensions.
Middle East Conflict Leaves About 140 Container Ships Stranded in the Gulf
Wed04Mar
CLPe and CNOOC supplied 4,700 m3 to a very large crude carrier at South Cheung Chau Anchorage.
Hong Kong Sees First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering of VLCC
Wed04Mar
Cargo bound for Arabian Gulf ports will be diverted and discharged at the next safe port, with customers required to arrange recovery or onward delivery.
MSC to Discharge Gulf-Bound Cargo at Alternative Ports Amid Middle East Tensions
Tue03Mar
President Donald Trump announced the decision in a social media post on Tuesday, adding that the US Navy may also provide escorts through the strait.
US Government to Provide Insurance for Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz
Tue03Mar
The Russia-flagged 138,028 m3 LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz reportedly has a fire onboard and the status of its crew is currently unknown.
Russian LNG Carrier On Fire in Mediterranean: Report
Tue03Mar
But the main question of how long the war will last remains unanswered.
Oil Rally Capped As Trump Vows Safe Passage Of Hormuz Tankers
Tue03Mar
Shipowners would be looking for an LNG premium of 15-20% to MGO before switching back to oil, a market source tells Ship & Bunker.
LNG Price Spike Not Yet Sufficient to Drive Switch to Conventional Bunkers
Tue03Mar
A total of 15 bunker operations were observed on Monday, and a further four on Tuesday morning, Spotbarge's Sebastiaan Kosman tells Ship & Bunker.
70-80% of Fujairah Bunker Barges Now Not Operating: Spotbarge
Tue03Mar
After three days of the conflict in the Middle East following strikes on Iran, uncertainty is increasing on what comes next.
Middle East Conflict: Impact So Far for Shipping & Bunkering
Tue03Mar
A local source tells Ship & Bunker that authorities are currently saying there is no impact on the port due to the incident.
Drone Crash Incident Reported at Salalah Port