RE: RE: MSC should move ahead real soon I think, based on today's news22 Jun 2026 21:07
"And still they do not move ahead"
They will, otherwise the Project would have been cancelled when Quadrise asked them to confirm their commitment to the trials, which they did again in March of this year.
March of this year, right before Trump bombed Iran and caused the Strait of Hormuz to be closed, with the knock on effect that MSC had to concentrate all their efforts on rerouting and rescheduling their massive fleet, combined with trying to deal with vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf, some of which were fired on and captured by Iran.
Clearly that all takes significant precedence over our trial, BUT our trial HAS NOT been cancelled, it's still waiting sign off and all parties including MSC are committed to that sign off.
Vessels are now moving through the Strait of Hormuz and MSC won't spend any time rerouting and rescheduling at this point in time, that rerouting and rescheduling will take place after the final USA/Iran agreement is signed off, about 60 days away.
My view is still that MSC will take the opportunity of the ceasefire to get out trial sign offs completed.
"Marine: Preparing for commercial trials with MSC and Cargill:"
"Following recent in-person meetings with MSC and Cargill, all parties have reaffirmed their commitment to the programme and are working collaboratively to conclude the agreements and related preparations and permitting as soon as possible."