February, 2026
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Sat28Feb
War risk insurers have reportedly submitted some cancellation notices already for policies covering ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
Insurers Cancel Policies for Ships in Middle East After Iran Strikes: Report
Sat28Feb
Unverified claims of the Strait of Hormuz being closed are being broadcast to ships in the region after US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday.
Ships Being Warned Strait of Hormuz 'Has Been Closed': UKMTO
Thu19Feb
Neel Shah, co-founder of UK methanol start-up PuriFire Energy, discusses how the IMO's delay is affecting business plans for green fuel producers.
INTERVIEW: Methanol Start-Up PuriFire Sees New Demand Emerging Despite IMO Delay
Mon16Feb
The combined company will operate a fleet of more than 400 ships with capacity over 3 million TEU.
Hapag-Lloyd to Merge With ZIM by End of 2026
Mon16Feb
But some see the current climate as an opportunity to expand on favourable terms, sources at IE Week events tell Ship & Bunker.
IE Week: Margin Pressure and Capital Strains Cloud Outlook for Bunker Industry
Fri13Feb
Peninsula is embracing the market's increasing complexity as it makes future plans after celebrating 30 years in operation, COO Kenny MacLean tells Ship & Bunker.
IE WEEK: Peninsula Sees Diversification as Key to Future Expansion
Wed11Feb
If calmer trade conditions can prevail, growth may accelerate this year, KPI OceanConnect CEO Dorthe Bendtsen tells Ship & Bunker.
IE WEEK: KPI OceanConnect Hopes for Calmer Trade Environment in 2026
Tue10Feb
Ørsted offshore wind farm maintenance vessels will be the operation's first customers.
UK's First Biomethanol Bunkering Operation Launches in Immingham