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Lloyd’s and Chubb unlock $400m to jumpstart Strait of Hormuz shipping Lloyd's launch new marine war risk consortium The world’s largest insurance marketplace is set to break the Strait of …

Shipping chief: Hormuz tankers reluctant to leave Gulf despite Iran deal Donald Trump told shipping firms to 'start their engines' thanks to the deal Shipping firms remain reluctant to navigate …

‘Beautiful thing’: Trump moots US-Iran tax for ships in Strait of Hormuz Trump has floated taxing ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. (AP) President Trump has floated the prospect …

Unilever freezes hiring as Iran war poses ‘significant challenges’ Unilever's hiring freeze comes amid plans to shed 7,500 jobs FTSE 100 giant Unilever has placed a global freeze on hiring …

What is the long-term plan for the Strait of Hormuz? The disruption of the critical Strait of Hormuz by Iran has created a major global energy crisis that requires a …

Exclusive: Formula 1 teams scramble to move freight stuck in Middle East Formula 1 teams are scrambling to access key racing parts in the Middle East Formula 1 teams are …

Fish and chip shops under threat as Iran war spikes energy prices Growing fuel, energy and shipping costs could hit chippies Britain’s beloved fish and chip shops could go under …

Sulnox shares jump as it unveils new shipping partnership Sulnox has designed cleaner fuels for shipping Shares in greentech firm Sulnox have jumped Monday after it unveiled a new contract …

Major British port operator unveils plan for first ‘green shipping corridors’ in UK Peel Ports Group has announced plans to establish the UK’s first green shipping corridors between Ireland. Peel …

Ferrari Group strikes gold as shipping bottlenecks give way to record sales Ferrari Group specialises in shipping jewelry and luxury goods across the globe. Ferrari Group, which specialises in shipping …

James Latham: Red Sea attacks dent timber supplier’s profit Container rates are soaring, triggered by attacks on on ships entering the Red Sea en route to the Suez Canal by …

ABP: Port operator slips back into the red as economic uncertainty dents finances ABP, the UK’s biggest port operator, saw its pre-tax loss hit £120m during 2023. Associated British Ports …

Harland & Wolff: Propping up Titanic shipbuilder posed ‘substantial risk taxpayer cash would be lost’ The Belfast shipyard said it had entered into agreements with lenders to increase its existing …

Net zero plan ‘long overdue’: UK shipping warns it’s falling behind on decarbonisation Ocean Wilsons owns a 56.5 per cent in the Brazilian company. Britain’s maritime sector risks being left …

Clarkson shares plunge despite dividend hike Clarkson has reported another robust period of trading. Shares in Clarkson, the world’s largest shipbroker, tumbled on Monday despite the firm hiking its dividend …

Focusrite: Music tech firm’s bottom line hit by shipping and logistical woes Focusrite said global shipping and freight costs have increased further due to strong demand and ongoing issues in …

Titanic maker Harland and Wolff’s finance chief leaves company Harland & Wolff’s two iconic cranes, Samson and Goliath, have long dominated Belfast’s skyline. Embattled Harland and Wolff announced on Wednesday …

Titanic shipyard Harland & Wolff at crunch point as administration looms Scilly Ferries was set up by the firm’s former management, but it was ultimately wound down before a single …

Harland & Wolff to meet with shareholders as administration risk looms Harland & Wolff’s two iconic cranes, Samson and Goliath, have long dominated Belfast’s skyline. Troubled shipbuilder Harland & Wolff …

Lessons must be learned from the demise of Harland & Wolff Harland & Wolff’s two iconic cranes, Samson and Goliath, have long dominated Belfast’s skyline. Those who have followed Harland …

‘Extremely frustrated and angry’: Harland & Wolff shareholders despair as buyers circle beleaguered Titanic builder Harland & Wolff’s two iconic cranes, Samson and Goliath, have long dominated Belfast’s skyline. Shareholders …

Braemar: Shipbroker meets expectations despite choppy geopolitical backdrop Shipbroker Braemar has traded in line with expectations and “remains confident” of the outlook for the rest of the financial year, it …

Why London is a ‘very positive’ story for UK shipping A giant container ship pulls into London Gateway. The head of UK shipping’s key trade body has given a significant …

DP World: P&O Ferries owner unveils £1bn London Gateway investment following row A giant container ship pulls into London Gateway. P&O Ferries owner DP World has unveiled its £1bn investment …

Ocean Wilsons sells off Brazilian arm to Mediterranean Shipping Company Ocean Wilsons owns a 56.5 per cent in the Brazilian company. London-listed Bermuda investment company Ocean Wilsons has sold off …

Prestige oil spill: Insurer London P&I Club faces French and Spanish states in English court Law firm Pogust Goodhead sued over £2m unpaid legal debt Maritime insurer London P&I Club …

Insolvencies at fashion manufacturers jump on cocktail of cost pressures Insolvencies of UK fashion manufacturers have risen 23 per cent in the past year Insolvencies at UK fashion manufacturers have …

Maersk: Shipping giant to relocate from Felixstowe to London Gateway A Maersk ship at London Gateway (www.nickstrugnell.com ) Container shipping giant Maersk is to relocate from the Port of Felixstowe …

Navantia on cusp of £70m rescue deal for Titanic shipyard Harland & Wolff Harland & Wolff’s two iconic cranes, Samson and Goliath, have long dominated Belfast’s skyline. Harland & Wolff …

Defence minister greenlights military sealift deal to secure 150 UK jobs London-based Foreland Shipping will run a seven-year contract with the Ministry of Defence, under a new deal announced on …

Shipping giants face landmark cartel class action for overcharging UK motorists Shipping giants are facing an historic trial over claims of ripping off UK motorists (A ship transits the Suez …

Clarkson: Shipping giant shrugs off uncertainty to report higher profit Clarkson is the world’s largest shipping broker Clarkson has reported robust preliminary results for the year ending 31 December 2024, …

London shipowner looks to wind to propel green transition A London-based shipowner is spearheading a drive to bring wind-powered shipping to the forefront of the UK’s bid to decarbonise. A …

Port of London exports boom despite tariff threats The Port of London Authority (PLA), the UK’s largest port, recorded a boom in trade volumes over the second quarter of the …