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Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 29, 2026

The vast European natural gas storage network will exit winter with its lowest level for years. Yet, market prices show a complacency that is at odds with the immense challenge faced by traders in replenishing their inventories. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine…

Stonepeak and CMA CGM form joint port venture

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 29, 2026

The French shipping company CMA CGM has partnered with U.S. investment group Stonepeak to form a joint-venture valued at almost $10 billion. This venture will 'operate and develop port terminals in the United States, among others,' the companies announced on Wednesday.

German budget committee green-lights TKMS frigates deal, say sources

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 29, 2026

The German budget committee approved a pre-contract to buy?MEKO A200 class frigates on Wednesday. According to two members of the committee, TKMS will pay?50 millions euros ($59.70million) for these frigates. The budget committee approved an…

Vestas Isle of Wight Wind Turbine Factory to be Saved by a $28 Million Grant from Britain

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 29, 2026

The government announced on Wednesday that Britain would provide a grant of 20 million pounds ($27.56 millions) to Vestas Isle of Wight wind turbine plant. This will save about?300? jobs. The British Labour Government has set a goal to decarbonise the electricity sector in Britain by 2030.

US Judge allows Massachusetts offshore wind to resume construction after Trump's pause

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2026

Vineyard Wind was allowed to resume work on its Massachusetts offshore wind project on Tuesday by a federal judge. The President Donald Trump administration had halted the project along with four others last month because of national security concerns.

SailGP moves its Spanish show to Valencia for a three-year Mediterranean move

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2026

SailGP high-speed catamaran will trade the Atlantic for a Mediterranean in 2026 after Valencia is confirmed as the new Spanish venue of the?championship under a 3-year agreement. The inaugural?Valencia event will be held on September 5-6, 2020. This month, the season began in Perth.

Denmark and China renew their green maritime technology and shipbuilding agreement

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2026

China's Industry Ministry announced on Tuesday that China and Denmark had renewed their agreement to cooperate in green maritime technologies and?shipbuilding. The ministry also reaffirmed a "long-term partnership" in this sector. The renewed agreement comes amid heightened tensions between Denmark…

Bousso: The offshore wind pact between Europe and the US is a hedge to US gas dependence.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2026

The European Union has agreed to develop a massive offshore wind network. This is a major step forward in the region’s efforts to reduce its dependency on U.S. gas imports while also tackling rising costs for renewable energy. On Monday, at the North Sea Summit…

European nations pledge 100 GW of wind energy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 26, 2026

On Monday, Britain, Germany and Denmark, as well as other European countries, signed a clean-energy pact during the North Sea Summit held in Hamburg. They pledged to provide 100 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity through large joint projects. The agreement is in stark contrast to?U.S.

Finland hopes to reduce cable damage by installing a new surveillance center

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 26, 2026

Finland's Border Guard plans to establish a maritime surveillance center in collaboration with other Baltic Sea countries and the EU Commission to prevent damage to undersea critical infrastructure in the Gulf of Finland. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022…

When the US freezes the global LNG market gets a cold. Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 26, 2026

A fear of disruptions in production has led to a surge in the price of natural gas. This spike in prices has been felt on overseas markets and highlights the "growing globalization" of the U.S. dominated liquefied gas trade. U.S. Natural Gas Futures are at their highest level since December 2022…

South Korea delegation to Canada to lobby on submarine project

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 25, 2026

South Korean Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon -sik announced on Monday that he would be heading to Canada with Hyundai Motor executives and representatives of shipbuilders Hanwha & HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in order to secure a major subcontract.

European nations pledge 100 GW of wind energy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 25, 2026

The British government announced that Britain, Germany and Denmark, as well as other European countries, will sign a clean-energy pact on Monday at a summit in Hamburg, where they pledged to deliver 100 gigawatts of offshore wind energy through large-scale, joint projects.

A migrant vessel sinks near Tunisia, resulting in the rescue of one person and the fear that 50 others may have drowned.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 25, 2026

Officials said that a migrant was rescued on Sunday and that?50 other migrants are believed to have drowned after a boat sank in the Mediterranean. Alarm Phone, which runs an emergency hotline for migrants, reported that the man had been swimming…

Shipping data shows that a tanker carrying Venezuelan heavy crude oil is heading to Louisiana.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 25, 2026

A crude tanker chartered Trafigura?departed from Venezuela's Jose Port?to Louisiana Offshore Oil Port?documents and LSEG data showed. This was the first cargo to go directly to the U.S. under a 50 million barrel supply agreement agreed between Caracas this month and Washington.

Export prospects for EU wheat are clouded by a bumper Argentine harvest

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 23, 2026

Traders and analysts claim that the European Union is having difficulty in exporting its larger wheat surplus, as a record Argentine harvest?intensifies competition, especially on top EU market Morocco. Farmers are also reluctant to sell their crops at low prices.

The Royal Navy of the UK tracks Russian ships sailing through English Channel

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 23, 2026

The Royal Navy of Britain shadowed Russian ships sailing through the English Channel during a 'two-day operation' coordinated with NATO allies, the navy announced on Friday. This comes as NATO intensifies its monitoring of Russian shipping.

Rheinmetall CEO: Luerssen acquisition will lead to increased naval activity

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 23, 2026

Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, said that the company is considering further acquisitions within the naval sector. In September, Rheinmetall agreed to buy the warship division from German shipbuilder Luerssen at a price of 1.35 billion euro ($1.57 billion).

Hanwha Group aims to create 200,000 jobs or more in Canada by the year 2040

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2026

Hanwha Group, a South Korean conglomerate, aims to create 'at least 200,000 jobs' in Canada by 2040, through cooperation between various sectors, including shipbuilding. The company is competing for a highly contested subcontract. Hanwha will…

The Magres: Radical design and family bond, a triumph across the Atlantic for this model

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2026

The owner Olivier Magre described the feat as "a fantastical dream". A father and son from France have transformed a radical Mach50 into a triumphant transatlantic race, winning the overall victory at 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race. Palanad 4…

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