1. Cetasol wins Maritime Sustainability Award at Seawork 2025. Cetasol, a Swedish maritime technology company focused on intelligent solutions for sustainable operations, has been awarded the Maritime Sustainability Award at Seawork 2025in Southampton. The recognition highlights Cetasol’s commitment to reducing emissions and operational costs through advanced digital solutions for the maritime sector.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/06/19/cetasol-wins-maritime-sustainability-award-at-seawork-2025/
2. Port of Long Beach sees cargo decline for May. Trade moving through the Port of Long Beach declined 8.2% in May due to tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, but a temporary pause on those fees will likely trigger a cargo surge by late June.
Dockworkers and terminal operators processed 639,160 twenty-foot equivalent units in May, down 8.2% from the same month last year. Imports dropped 13.4% to 299,116 TEUs and exports decreased 18.6% to 82,149 TEUs. Empty containers moving through the Port rose 3.2% to 257,895 TEUs.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/06/19/port-of-long-beach-sees-cargo-decline-for-may/
3. Veson Nautical global dry bulk fleet set to drop 22% in young tonnage by 2028. The global dry bulk fleet is facing a sharp contraction in younger, more efficient tonnage, with the supply of vessels under 15 years of age projected to fall by 22% by 2028, according to new analysis shared by Oliver Kirkham, Senior Valuation Analyst at Veson Nautical, a global leader in maritime freight and fleet management solutions.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/06/19/veson-nautical-global-dry-bulk-fleet-set-to-drop-22-in-young-tonnage-by-2028/
4. NAVTOR targets regional potential with creation of NAVTOR Türkiye. The global leader in smart shipping and maritime technology, with products and services on over 18,000 vessels in the world fleet, has acquired 100% ownership in Voyager Worldwide Yasden (Yasden). The new office will be led by Managing Director Sena Deral Sezgi, supporting regional shipping companies with innovative e-Navigation and performance solutions to simplify compliance, enhance efficiency and unlock business advantage.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/06/19/navtor-targets-regional-potential-with-creation-of-navtor-turkiye/
5. Singapore’s Proteus teams with Symbio to bring automotive hydrogen fuel cell tech to shipping. A new hydrogen fuel cell system tailored for maritime applications has been unveiled by Singapore-based Proteus Energy in partnership with French hydrogen fuel cell specialist Symbio.The modular system, known as the Proteus Maritime Fuel Cell Solution, is intended for deployment on vessels such as harbor craft, coastal ships, offshore support vessels, and inland waterway vessels. The first product in the lineup, the Proteus75, offers a 75 kW output per fuel cell stack, with scalability through stack combinations.
https://splash247.com/singapores-proteus-teams-with-symbio-to-bring-automotive-hydrogen-fuel-cell-tech-to-shipping/
6. Hagland buys chartering platform Vanora. Norwegian maritime group Hagland has acquired compatriot chartering platform Vanora in a strategic move to bolster its digital service offerings. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.The deal will see the Aanensen family run vehicle integrate Vanora’s flagship solution, VesselAdmin, a digital chartering and payment platform designed for the maritime sector.
https://splash247.com/hagland-buys-chartering-platform-vanora/
7. Shipping braces as US weighs entering the Israel-Iran conflict. With indications coming from Washington that Donald Trump is willing to join Israel in its attack on Iran, the situation in Middle Eastern waters remains highly tense.
Israel’s conflict with Iran is into its sixth day, with the New York Times reporting Iranian officials will consider laying mines along the Strait of Hormuz if the US does enter the war.
https://splash247.com/shipping-braces-as-us-weighs-entering-the-israel-iran-conflict/
8. U.S. West Coast Ports See Sharp Decline Amid Tariff Impacts, But Summer Surge Expected. The Port of Long Beach experienced a significant 8.2% decline in cargo throughput in May, processing 639,160 TEUs as tariffs continue to impact global trade flows. The neighboring Port of Los Angeles also reported decreased volumes, handling 716,619 TEUs, marking a 5% reduction compared to the previous year.
https://gcaptain.com/u-s-west-coast-ports-see-sharp-decline-amid-tariff-impacts-but-summer-surge-expected/
9. Phantom Tankers: GPS Interference Roils Gulf Shipping. The Front Tyne oil tanker was sailing through the Gulf between Iran and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday when just past 9:40 a.m. shiptracking data appeared to show the massive vessel in Russia, in fields better known for barley and sugar beets.
https://gcaptain.com/phantom-tankers-gps-interference-roils-gulf-shipping/
10. Britain Targets Putin’s Shadow Fleet in Sweeping G7 Sanctions. The United Kingdom has announced a significant maritime sanctions package targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, with 20 oil tankers now under restrictions as part of broader economic measures announced at the G7 Summit in Canada.
https://gcaptain.com/britain-targets-putins-shadow-fleet-in-sweeping-g7-sanctions/