The global shipping industry’s gradual return to the Suez Canal is facing renewed uncertainty as security risks in the Red Sea and surrounding regions escalate.

France, Spain, and Italy are tightening regulations on cruise ships sailing the Mediterranean to address overtourism while maintaining revenue from the sector. Cities like Barcelona, Nice, and Venice have faced persistent overcrowding, prompting authorities to implement rules aimed at both sustainability and the protection of coastal communities. Under the new regulations, sustainable cruise vessels will receive docking priority, while ships carrying more than 3,000 passenger

Marine fuel demand across the Mediterranean is showing steady recovery heading into the peak yachting and commercial shipping season....

As the weather warms and the azure waters of the Mediterranean sparkle under the sun, the region’s iconic yachting season is officially...