Middle East on Edge: U.S.–Iran Tensions Surge as Global Shipping Faces New Risks

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis,
Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant & Chartering Executive
&
TMC Commercial Director

Following precision U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, the region is sliding into a dangerous cycle.

PPA S.A.: Solidarity on Board by PPA S.A. The Sailing Ship “Nave Italia” at the Port of Piraeus

PPA S.A., driven by a strong sense of social responsibility and a tangible human-centered approach, welcomed the historic sailing ship “Nave Italia” to the Port of Piraeus on June 18th, which remained berthed at the Cruise Terminal until the end of the week.

Smart Ports and Green Horizons: Cartagena Hosts the 66th MedCruise Assembly

MedCruise, the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports, successfully concluded its 66th General Assembly in the historic port city of Cartagena, celebrating both the ongoing growth of cruise tourism in the Mediterranean and the 150th anniversary of the Port of Cartagena.

IMO, ILO, ICS, ITF unite in call to protect seafarers against criminalization

Seafarers detained in connection with their professional duties must be treated fairly and with dignity, with full respect for their human rights, high level participants from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), International Labour Organization (ILO), International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), and International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have urged following a joint event at IMO Headquarters in London, United Kingdom.

BIMCO Tanker Safety Network tackles operational readiness for alternative fuels

The 10th BIMCO Tanker Safety Network meeting was held online on 12 June 2025, bringing together members from across the tanker industry to exchange insights on operational safety in the context of alternative fuels. Chaired by Pranesh Kumar, the meeting focused on safety readiness, regulatory developments, and fuel availability challenges, featuring live polls and expert presentations from Lloyd’s Register and Seascale Energy.

Celestyal unveils for the first time the new cabins of Celestyal Discovery

Celestyal has released the first official images of its enhanced cabin offering onboard Celestyal Discovery, following the ship’s second extensive winter refit in Athens earlier this year.