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Five commodity vessels transited the strait on Saturday, with none registered for Sunday, shiptracking data from Kpler showed, versus 31 in the prior weekend.

Transport & Logistics

Shipping slows through Strait of Hormuz after tanker attacks, data shows

This comes amid stalled US-Iran talks to resolve the Middle East conflict

2026-08-17T01:51:17.000Z

The LPG market recovered this week, with activity picking up in the West as the arbitrage improved and additional cargoes entered the market.

Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights

A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Aug 14, 2026)

2026-08-16T23:00:00.000Z

On Aug 13, the White House named Singapore among 40 lower-tariff markets used by Chinese exporters to evade US tariffs.

Global Enterprise

Singapore may be expected to tighten measures after US ‘transshipment scam’ report: economists

MTI stresses that the Republic ‘takes trade compliance seriously’

2026-08-16T11:22:55.000Z

Jiang Kai, president of Cosco Shipping International (Singapore), believes that growing trade flows to South-east Asia will boost integrated logistics demand in the region.

Companies & Markets

TOPLINE

‘Full of confidence’ in South-east Asia: Cosco Shipping eyes investments in Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia to power growth

The logistics player bets on regional presence amid manufacturing growth and Chinese trade flows

2026-08-16T04:00:00.000Z

Reduced blendstock availability, fewer cargo arrivals and longer delivery lead times have pushed up very low sulphur fuel oil premiums.

Transport & Logistics

Singapore sells modestly more marine fuel in July, reflecting strength in shipping activity

Sales are up 1.3% on the month to slightly more than 4.5 million tonnes

2026-08-14T13:57:19.000Z

Maersk is a bellwether for global trade given its position as the world’s second-largest container shipper.

Companies & Markets

Maersk’s Q2 profit smashes forecasts amid global trade turbulence, raises 2026 outlook again

Analysts warn current market strength may fade if Red Sea traffic normalises

2026-08-13T07:14:48.000Z

The 90-day extension ensures the US military and key industries maintain uninterrupted access to critical resources.

Trump extends Jones Act waiver for 90 days, narrows scope

The Jones Act requires cargo moving between US ports to be carried on ships built in the US, owned by US companies and staffed by Americans

2026-08-10T23:11:21.000Z

A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Aug 7, 2026).

Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights

A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Aug 7, 2026)

2026-08-09T23:00:00.000Z

PSA processed 44.5 million TEUs in 2025 and maintains a network connecting to 600 ports globally with daily sailings.

Transport & Logistics

PSA’s automated Tuas Port hits 25 million TEUs amid US$90 billion capacity race

The facility currently operates 14 berths and remains on schedule to expand to 18 by 2027

2026-08-06T05:48:24.000Z

A-Sonic Aerospace chief executive and chairperson Janet Tan says the acquisition of 3DC Solutions is a strategic fit.

A-Sonic Aerospace unit to buy majority stake in JGL Worldwide’s parent to grow Asean footprint

Move follows earlier acquisition of IT firm RES Malaysia in July

2026-08-03T05:38:00.000Z

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