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The latest news and developments from Panama, one of the world’s most important shipping nations. Customers will be able to secure more than one booking slot on the same date, but transit and draught restrictions remain in place August 31, 2026 ThePanama Canal Authority (ACP)is making changes to its booking system amid heavy demand caused by the ongoing situation in the Strait of Hormuz and transit number restrictions in the waterway due to drought conditions. The ACP has announced temporary modifications to its Transit Reservation (Booking) System for Neo-Panamax vessels which it said were to “to provide customers with greater flexibility and improve the distribution of available capacity across market segments and encouraging the efficient use of water resource. One of the main changes will allow the same customer to secure more than one booking slot for the same date, as well as to book slots for two or more consecutive dates. Each week, 63 booking slots will be made available for Neo-Panamax vessels, including for container ships (Full Container), at least five slots will be made available per booking date, allocated in accordance with the vessels’ Transit Teu Allowance (TTA). Related:Container lines under fire over Panama Canal surcharge lack of transparency In the LPG and LNG segments, there will be at least three slots per booking date for each segment, which will be allocated according to customer classification. Meanwhile, for car carriers/ro-ro vessels, bulk carriers and other segments, a minimum of three weekly slots will be available, also allocated according to customer classification. The changes will take effect on 30 August, for booking dates beginning 13 September. Despite this relaxation of the booking system, restrictions relating to draught and the number of daily transits remain in place. The number of daily transits is expected to fall, from 36 to 34, on 3 September and then to 32 from 15 September, with eventual changes. In recent weeks, the Panama Canal daily auction system has seen record payments for vessels without booking slots. A ship carrying LPG paid $5.3 million - the highest auction price so far- to transit the Panama Canal faster, 1 September. In early August, another vessel, the 10,100 teu-container shipSeaspan Benefactor, paid $4.6 million at a daily auction and in April this year, another auction worth $4 million was paid by the gas carrierGas Virgo. “Demand to transit the Panama Canal has increased in recent months due to restrictions and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, which have led to changes in transport routes for energy products such as oil, LPG and LNG. The value of time — particularly for energy cargoes tied to contractual delivery windows — can far exceed the auction price itself,” an ACP spokesperson toldSeatrade Maritime News. “The daily auction is not to skip the queue. But only to obtain a booking slot,” he said. Related:Panama Canal reduces draught for neo-Panamax locks As of August 30, the vessels waiting to transit the Canal totalled 118, 107 with booking and 11 without booking; 30 vessels in the Neo-Panamax locks and 87 in the Panamax locks. The number of vessels waiting to cross the canal is roughly equivalent to three-days of transits of the waterway and fairly typical for high season. During the 2023 El Nino effect queues went up to 150 vessels as daily transit numbers were restricted on the canal. The Panama Canal Authority said in a statement that the average auction price between October 2025 and February 2026 was approximately $55,000. However, recent results were three times higher. Draught restrictions are also in place on the canal and the waterway has been operating with a draught of 14.78 metres in the Neo-Panamax locks since 15 August, which was the third adjustment to the announced schedule: the draught was first reduced to 15.09 metres on 3 July, then to 14.94 metres on 24 July. Further draught reductions will take place on 2 September to 14.63 metres and to 14.48 metres on 1 October. Read more about: Michele Labrut Americas Correspondent Michèle Labrut is a long-time Panama resident, a journalist and correspondent, and has continuously covered the maritime sector of Central & Latin America. Michèle first came to Panama as a press attaché to the French Embassy and then returned to the isthmus as a foreign correspondent in the 1980s. Author of Seatrade Maritime's annual Panama Maritime Review magazine and of several books, Michèle also wrote for Time magazine, The Miami Herald, NBC News and the Economist Intelligence Unit. She has also collaborated in making several documentaries for the BBC and European and U.S. television networks. Michèle's profession necessitates a profound knowledge of the country, but her acumen is not from necessity alone, but a genuine passion for Panama. In 2012 she was awarded the Order of Merit (Knight grade) by the French Government for her services to international journalism and in 2021 the upgrade to Chevalier grade. Subscribe and get the latest industry news, analysis and more straight to your inbox.

The latest news and commentary on how the US/Israel-Iran conflict is affecting the global maritime industry and shipping markets. Tensions are high the Strait of Hormuz as Iran continues hitting tankers and the US launches attacks for first time in over a month August 31, 2026 A third tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and a day laterUSforces launched strikes on Larak Island. The UKMTO said it had received a report of a tanker being hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait at 20:53 hrs UTC on 29 August. The vessel was inbound in the Strait of Hormuz 12 nm north of Khasab,Oman. No casualties were reported on the vessel, the name of which was not disclosed. It was the third tanker to be hit in the Strait of Hormuz last week. On 25 August the tankerAl Salam IIwas struck by an unknown projectile which caused a fire on the vessel that was extinguished by the crew. On 24 August the Liberian-flagged AframaxMetro Venetianwas struck in the Omani route of the Strait of Hormuz causing a fire in the engine room and disabling the vessel. On Sunday, 30 August US forces launched their first strike on Iran in over a month. US forces struck two launchers on Larak Island in the north Capt. Tim Hawkins, spokesperson for US Central Command was quoted as saying in mainstream media reports. Related:Iran war at six months - 6,000 seafarers still stranded in the Gulf Posting on social media platform X US Central Command said, “US forces took limited, precise action against IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) minelaying forces posing an imminent threat in the Strait of Hormuz.” Last week on 27 August Brad Cooper, Commander of US Central Command, said in a video message posted on social media that said that US forces had successfully completed mine clearance in the Strait and the lanes of the internationally recognised traffic separation scheme (TSS) were free from sea mines. However, in a 30 August update the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) continued to warn commercial shipping on the presence of mines. “There remained a continued risk of drifting or uncharted mines in and near the TSS, with mine danger areas still active.” Meanwhile the US blockade of Iranian ports continues and since it was restarted on 14 July US Central Command says it has disabled three commercial vessels, boarded two others, and redirected 83 ships. Read more about: Marcus Hand Editor Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia. Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation. In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology. Marcus is the founder of theSeatrade Maritime Podcastthat delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics. Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars. Wind-Assisted Propulsion: Are we ready? at Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2024 IMPA 2024 SingaporeMaritime Procurement and Sustainability Panel, November 2024 Goodbye Globalization? Red Sea Impacts Reviewed,EGN Singapore (Executives' Global Network)webinar, February 2024 Offshore Marine Breakfast Forum atSea Asia 2023 Sustainable Finance, Shipping & Technology at Hong Kong Maritime Week 2022 Building & Operating Dual-Fuel Vessels, February 2022 Shipping’s Decarbonisation Challenge – The Role of Technology and Digitalisation at Hong Kong Maritime Week 2021 The Challenge Faced by Ship Registries in a Digital and Post-Pandemic Era, October 2020 The Future of Transhipment Hubs Post-Pandemic, November 2020 Offshore Marine Breakfast Forum at Sea Asia 2019 Marcus Hand regularly guests on mainstream media talking about maritime and shipping news stories. Below you'll find a list of selected appearances KBS World Radio -Korea24,May 2026 BBC News -Hindi Service,April 2026 RNZ -First Up, April 2026 Subscribe and get the latest industry news, analysis and more straight to your inbox.

inInternational Shipping News31/08/2026 NatPower Marine welcomes the Government’s response to the Net Zero Ports call for evidence and its recognition of the central role ports will play in maritime decarbonisation. The findings provide a much clearer picture of how energy demand at ports is changing. Shore power, vessel charging, electric port equipment and cleaner fuels will all require new infrastructure and better coordination among ports, shipping operators, electricity networks, and investors. NatPower Marine particularly welcomes the Government’s commitment to champion ports’ energy needs through strategic energy planning and grid connection reform. The focus on better demand forecasting and closer collaboration with industry is a positive foundation for delivery. Stefano D.M. Sommadossi, Founder, Group Chief Strategy Officer and UK CEO of NatPower Marine, said: “The Government’s response is an important step forward. It gives us a clearer view of what ports need and where industry can help. “NatPower Marine is ready to bring investment and energy expertise to the table. We can help ports develop shore power and vessel-charging infrastructure without requiring them to bear the full cost and risk. “Every port is different. Some will need a larger grid connection. For others, the answer may include battery storage, local renewable generation, a private wire or smarter management of electricity demand. The solution has to reflect how each port operates and which vessels use it. “The key is to connect the infrastructure with real demand from shipping operators. If that can be done on specific routes, private capital can help turn plans into working projects. “We would welcome the opportunity to work with the Government, ports and shipping operators to identify where early projects can be delivered and demonstrate what is possible.” Stefano D.M. Sommadossi, Founder, Group Chief Strategy Officer and UK CEO of NatPower Marine NatPower Marine believes the next stage could focus on a small number of ports and shipping routes where there is committed customer demand and a realistic route to securing clean power. This would allow the Government and industry to test practical delivery models, build confidence among shipping operators and show how green maritime corridors can work in practice. It would also help ensure that investment is directed towards projects with a clear route to operation. NatPower Marine is developing an independent international network of ship-charging facilities for electric propulsion and shore power. It brings together project investment, clean energy supply, infrastructure development and long-term operation. The company looks forward to working with the Government and the wider maritime sector to turn the evidence gathered through the call for evidence into practical projects at UK ports.Source: NatPower Marine

Redazione AnsaAgosto 30,2026 - News A tre giorni dalfurto del collier di diamantial Museo di arti applicate di Vienna (Mak), è polemica sulla sicurezza della mostra "Glanzstücke". Una visitatrice, intervistata dalla "Presse", sostiene che al momento dell'ingresso non ci fossero controlli sulle borse e che, dopo la spaccata della vetrina, nessun allarme sarebbe scattato. "Non c'erano misure di sicurezza, nessun controllo delle borse, niente", ha raccontato la donna, contestando la ricostruzione del museo. La direttrice generale del MAK, Lilli Hollein, aveva invece parlato di "altissimi standard di sicurezza" e di un articolato piano predisposto per la mostra. La visitatrice ha riferito di essere entrata con una borsa piuttosto grande senza essere controllata. Poco dopo aver visto il collier di Van Cleef & Arpels, avrebbe sentito "un rumore molto forte e sordo". Le pareti divisorie della mostra, ha raccontato, avrebbero vibrato per i colpi. "Ma perché non scatta nessun allarme?", si è chiesta. Una visitatrice arrivata dalla direzione del rumore le avrebbe detto che qualcuno stava sfondando una vetrina. Terminati i colpi, la donna sarebbe tornata sul posto e avrebbe visto la teca danneggiata. Secondo la sua testimonianza, non c'erano ancora né addetti alla sicurezza né altri dipendenti del museo. La visitatrice sostiene inoltre che, in quel momento, sarebbe stato possibile avvicinarsi ad altre vetrine e prendere altri gioielli, compresi alcuni orecchini. Solo più tardi un dipendente le avrebbe chiesto di lasciare la mostra. La donna ha poi raccontato di aver lasciato il museo senza essere interrogata e senza incontrare agenti di polizia. "Tutti i visitatori continuavano a muoversi nelle altre sale o uscivano", ha riferito. Dopo il colpo il MAK ha rafforzato i controlli. All'ingresso sono stati installati metal detector e borse e zaini devono essere lasciati al guardaroba. Le nuove misure resteranno almeno fino alla chiusura della mostra, il 27 settembre, e potrebbero essere prorogate. Prima della rapina il museo aveva dichiarato di aver predisposto dieci addetti alla sicurezza e un sistema di videosorveglianza. Dopo il furto, il Mak aveva sostenuto che i dipendenti avevano reagito "con calma", seguendo le procedure previste. Il colpo è avvenuto giovedì pomeriggio. Due uomini, armati di pistola e martello, hanno sfondato una vetrina e portato via il prezioso collier del gioielliere francese Van Cleef & Arpels. La fuga sarebbe durata pochi minuti. I due presunti rapinatori sono ora ricercati a livello internazionale. Il Landeskriminalamt ha diffuso le loro fotografie. La polizia austriaca non ha fornito ulteriori dettagli sulle indagini. Resta intanto il nodo della sicurezza. E soprattutto una domanda, ripetuta dalla testimone dopo aver sentito i colpi: "Perché non è scattato l'allarme?"

The freight forwarding industry is changing fast, with consolidation, growing competition from major carriers and integrators, and a volatile geopolitical landscape reshaping the market. In this episode of The Loadstar Podcast, we speak to Dan March, CEO of WCAworld, about what these changes mean for small and medium-sized forwarders. Are SMEs being squeezed out by industry consolidation, or does their size give them an advantage when it comes to agility, flexibility and personalised service? Dan also shares his perspective on the biggest challenges facing independent forwarders, the opportunities emerging from today’s disruption, and how the sector could evolve over the next decade, all in just 20 minutes. Watch the epsiode on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an update! https://youtu.be/mV_8eNlL17M Click here to receive an email notification every time we release a podcast.This article is © The Loadstar. Reproduction, rewriting, or derivative use requires a license. Contact[email protected]for licensing enquiries. This article is © The Loadstar. Reproduction, rewriting, or derivative use requires a license. Contact[email protected]for licensing enquiries. This article is © The Loadstar. Reproduction, rewriting, or derivative use requires a license. Contact[email protected]for licensing enquiries.

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