Yearly Archives: 2025
AI Agent Deletes the Company’s Entire Database and Lies About it
SaaStr founder Jason Lemkin claims Replit’s AI assistant deleted a live database, fabricated over 4,000 users, and ignored repeated user instructions.
Replit’s rollback...
LNG and LPG Shipping Markets See Diverging Trends Amid Shifting Chartering Sentiment
The LNG market remained mixed, with stable activity and softening time charter rates, while Pacific and transpacific routes showed selective movements.
In contrast,...
Captain & Watch Officer Arrested After Cargo Ship Runs Aground Off Crete
The Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship ran aground near northeastern Crete on July 24 while transporting plaster from Sitia to Lebanon.
All 14 crew...
Tamarack Delivery Ushers in New Era of Bulk Shipping
Import and export container volumes increased in June 2025, balancing a 5.46% drop in transhipments and keeping overall container traffic stable.
Valenciaport processed...
Vertom Group’s LABRAX Fleet Expands: MV Vertom Tula Joins the Series as a Beacon...
Vertom Group has celebrated a significant milestone with the christening and launch of MV Vertom Tula, the ninth vessel in its innovative LABRAX series....
New Alliances Prioritize Reliability as Red Sea Risks Continue to Drive Volatility
The current landscape of ocean container shipping is being heavily influenced by two key factors: the formation of new carrier alliances and the continued...
UK SHORE Program Allocates £30M to Accelerate Green Maritime Fuels and Technologies
The UK government is investing a total of £30 million (approximately €34.4 million) in a new round of funding to support the decarbonization of...
Capesize Continues Strong Rally While Smaller Segments See Easing Rates
The dry bulk shipping market saw a mixed performance this week, with the Capesize segment continuing its strong rally while other segments experienced softening...
How Localized Disruptions Can Create Global Natural Gas Market Shocks
The global natural gas market remains susceptible to geopolitical tensions, a fact highlighted by recent events in the Middle East. While major energy chokepoints...
NorthStandard’s Crew Care Program Aims to Boost Emotional Well-being at Sea
NorthStandard's "Mind Matters at Sea" is a comprehensive crew care program designed to support the emotional well-being of seafarers. The program aims to address...