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Logistics Middle East risk permanently repriced, Paratus CEO tells Splash Singapore
Paratus founder and group CEO Gus Majed told Splash247 that Middle East risk has been permanently repriced, with war-risk premiums, crew terms, charter clauses and alternative routes through Fujairah and Sohar now embedded in the market. Singapore's bunker sales rose to 28.2m tonnes in H1 2026 despite Hormuz disruption. Majed will chair the tanker session at Splash Singapore in September.
Logistics Ningbo-Zhoushan Overtakes Singapore as World’s Number Two Boxport
Ningbo-Zhoushan handled 22.9m teu in H1 2026, up 8.8% year-on-year, edging past Singapore's 22.7m teu to become the world's second-busiest container port, according to Alphaliner data reported by Splash247. Shanghai leads with 28.7m teu, while Jebel Ali plunged to 32nd place after Hormuz disruption cut first-half throughput from 7.77m to 3.14m teu.
Logistics Cetus Maritime's Tabitha Logan: Shipping must move beyond AI buzzwords at Splash Singapore
Cetus Maritime's Tabitha Logan will tell Splash Singapore that shipping must move beyond AI hype toward practical execution and human trust. She argues AI should reduce crew burden, not add screens, and calls for universal data standards and watertight cyber security.
Trade India’s FTA Exports Surge as Shipments to Singapore and Sri Lanka More Than Double
India's exports to FTA partners surged in April-June 2026, with Singapore and Sri Lanka shipments more than doubling to $6.52 billion and $2.35 billion, respectively, according to The Economic Times. ASEAN exports rose 61.6% to $14.61 billion, and overall Indian exports grew 15.92% to $129.32 billion. India has signed 17 FTAs, of which 16 are operational.
Logistics Western Bulk CEO Torbjorn Gjervik on Dry Bulk Freight, Grain Flows and Splash Singapore
Western Bulk CEO Torbjorn Gjervik says Atlantic tonnage is tight just as ECSA and USG grain volumes load, while a growing orderbook and uncertain Chinese demand darken the longer-term view. He will discuss the dry bulk outlook at the inaugural Splash Singapore conference on September 24, where he also expects smaller digital efficiency gains rather than one dramatic breakthrough.
Trade Singaporean Charged Over Sanctioned North Korean Bulker Petrel 8 Flag Registration
David Chong Kwok Yong, 49, has been charged in Singapore with abetting Niue Ship Registry in registering the UN-designated bulk carrier Petrel 8 under a foreign flag. Singapore's Commercial Affairs Department alleges the registration occurred between May 18 and August 18, 2022, despite grounds to believe the vessel was linked to prohibited North Korean cargoes.
Logistics Baltic Exchange CEO Predicts Rise of Outcome Markets as Shipping Faces New Volatility
Baltic Exchange CEO Mark Jackson forecasts the emergence of outcome markets alongside freight forward agreements (FFAs) and options as shipping faces increased volatility from geopolitical shocks, weather disruptions, and shifting trade patterns. He will discuss these trends at the Splash Singapore conference in September 2026, where dry bulk market dynamics and technology will be key topics.
Logistics Singapore Week of Maritime Events in September 2026: Why Executives Should Plan Now for Splash Singapore and More
International shipping executives are urged to base themselves in Singapore for the week of September 21–25, 2026, as a series of major maritime events—including the inaugural Splash Singapore conference—bring together key decision-makers from across the industry. The week features the IMO Research and Development Forum, Marine Money Week Asia, SpillAsia 2026, Submarine Networks World, and the SSA 41st Anniversary Gala Dinner, offering unparalleled networking and intelligence-gathering opportunities.
Logistics Al Seer Marine's Nitin Mathur: Strait of Hormuz, AI, and Singapore to Dominate Splash Singapore
Nitin Mathur, managing director of commercial shipping at Al Seer Marine, expects the US-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz to dominate discussion at Splash Singapore. He highlights AI adoption, decarbonisation capex uncertainty, and Singapore's continued leadership as key themes.
Logistics Pacific Basin CEO Martin Fruergaard Identifies Three Key Challenges for Dry Bulk Shipping
Pacific Basin Shipping CEO Martin Fruergaard will address the Dry Bulk Market Outlook at Splash Singapore on September 24, highlighting three key challenges: disciplined vessel supply amid regulatory uncertainty, China's evolving commodity consumption, and geopolitical impacts on trade flows. He also emphasizes technology integration and Singapore's maritime role.
Logistics Splash Singapore: Christoph Toepfer Warns of Recurring Hormuz Disruption for Tanker Industry
Christoph Toepfer, CEO of Borealis Maritime, warns the tanker industry to prepare for recurring Strait of Hormuz disruption rather than one-off events. Speaking at the upcoming Splash Singapore conference, he highlights impacts on charter rates, insurance premiums, and rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope, urging investment in supply chain resilience and AI-driven logistics tools.
Trade Singapore seizes $42m mansion over Nvidia chip smuggling
Singapore police have seized a luxury home worth 55 million Singapore dollars (£32m; $42.5m) allegedly purchased using proceeds from smuggling Nvidia AI chips subject to US export controls. Four people, including Aperia Group CEO Alan Wei, have been charged since February 2025 in connection with the illegal trade in servers containing advanced Nvidia chips.
Logistics Andhra Banganapalli Mangoes Reach Singapore by Sea, Cutting Freight Costs by 90%
A 4.3-tonne consignment of Banganapalli mangoes from Andhra Pradesh has been successfully shipped to Singapore by sea, reducing freight costs by 90% compared to air. The shipment used a scientific protocol developed by ICAR-CISH and APEDA, extending shelf life to 30 days. The success opens new export lanes to Southeast Asia and the Gulf, with potential savings of ₹13–20 per kg.
Supply Chain DHL Transitions Zelostech Autonomous Vehicles to Live Operations at Singapore Hub
DHL has transitioned autonomous vehicles from its Fast Forward Challenge into daily operations at its Advanced Regional Center in Singapore. In partnership with Zelostech, the fully electric driverless shuttles move pallets between facilities, cutting operating costs by roughly half and reducing emissions. The deployment allows teams to shift from driver supervision to system management.
Trade Assam's GI-tagged Tezpur litchi reaches Dubai, Singapore in landmark export
India has exported its first consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Tezpur litchi from Assam to Dubai, with a one-metric-tonne shipment on June 7, followed by additional exports to Singapore. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the shipments, which secured farmers nearly 10% higher prices than domestic market rates. The exports mark a milestone for premium agricultural products from Northeast India.
Logistics Cargo Giants Support Splash Singapore's Inaugural Event
Splash Singapore's debut event attracts major cargo interests, including Rio Tinto and Vale, aiming to become a key Asian shipping conference. The event will feature discussions on global shipping demand drivers.