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Singapore to Launch AI‑Driven Ship Registry Cutting Processing Time to Minutes

Singapore to Launch AI‑Driven Ship Registry Cutting Processing Time to Minutes

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority will introduce an AI‑powered registration platform in early 2027, slashing certificate issuance from days to minutes.

05/10/2026
JP Morgan Boosts VLGC Programme at Samsung Heavy – Six New Gas Carriers Ordered

JP Morgan Boosts VLGC Programme at Samsung Heavy – Six New Gas Carriers Ordered

JP Morgan’s Global Meridian has placed two more 88,000 m³ VLGC orders at Samsung, raising its Samsung programme to six vessels and underscoring a $3 bn new‑building drive.

05/10/2026
K Line Secures Two New‑Build LNG Carriers from Samsung Heavy, Valued at $494 Million

K Line Secures Two New‑Build LNG Carriers from Samsung Heavy, Valued at $494 Million

K Line has placed a $494 million order for two 174,000 cu m LNG carriers with Samsung Heavy Industries, slated for delivery by May 2029.

05/10/2026
China's Soybean Imports Surge in 2026, Boosting Dry Bulk Trade

China's Soybean Imports Surge in 2026, Boosting Dry Bulk Trade

China's soybean imports rose 4% YoY in Jan‑Aug 2026, driving demand for Panamax dry bulk vessels and reinforcing Brazil's export dominance.

04/10/2026
Potential US Diesel Export Restrictions Threaten Atlantic Clean Tanker Market

Potential US Diesel Export Restrictions Threaten Atlantic Clean Tanker Market

A possible US diesel export ban could cripple Atlantic clean tanker demand, especially for medium‑range vessels, as global diesel supplies tighten.

04/10/2026
From Students to Builders: Chinese Entrepreneurs Forge Cyprus‑China Bridge

From Students to Builders: Chinese Entrepreneurs Forge Cyprus‑China Bridge

Chinese founders of TopCy Development turn dreams into 60+ projects, linking Cyprus and China through construction, culture and community.

04/10/2026
Cyprus Screens Dark Fantasy ‘Motherwitch’ – Premiere Set for Late October

Cyprus Screens Dark Fantasy ‘Motherwitch’ – Premiere Set for Late October

The locally‑produced dark fantasy ‘Motherwitch’ will debut in Nicosia and Limassol cinemas, showcasing Cypriot folklore on the big screen.

02/10/2026

AM Papakyriakou Charts New Course with ANTA and Ena Athletics Partnerships

General Director Sofia Papakyriakou outlines AM Papakyriakou’s 40‑year evolution, new ANTA and Ena Athletics deals and its commitment to a Cyprus‑centric, diversified brand portfolio.

02/10/2026
Mall of Cyprus and Mall of Engomi Post Strong Revenue and Profit Gains in H1 2026

Mall of Cyprus and Mall of Engomi Post Strong Revenue and Profit Gains in H1 2026

Both Nicosia malls saw revenue and net profit rise sharply in the first half of 2026, underscoring robust retail demand in Cyprus.

02/10/2026

Transocean Gains US Antitrust Clearance for $5.8bn Valaris Deal, Closing Expected Q4 2026

US DOJ clears the antitrust review of Transocean’s $5.8 bn all‑stock acquisition of Valaris, paving the way for a Q4 2026 close and creation of a $17 bn offshore drilling group.

01/10/2026
Borr Drilling Secures New Jack‑Up Contracts Across West Africa and Europe, Expanding 2026‑27 Portfolio

Borr Drilling Secures New Jack‑Up Contracts Across West Africa and Europe, Expanding 2026‑27 Portfolio

Borr Drilling adds three jack‑up contracts—two drilling deals in West Africa and an accommodation job in the UK—extending its active fleet into August 2027.

01/10/2026

How Influencer Marketing is Transforming the Maritime Industry

Maritime firms can boost recruitment, brand visibility and technical education by partnering with authentic industry creators, from captains to engineers.

01/10/2026

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