Yearly Archives: 2025
U.S. Cracks Down on Secret Iraqi-Iranian Oil Smuggling Network
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against a sophisticated oil smuggling network operated by an...
Interasia Signs Contract for New Container Vessels
Interasia has signed a shipbuilding agreement with Jiangsu YangziJiang Shipbuilding Group for six 2,900 TEU container vessels, with options for two additional units, reports...
Wallenius Lines Acquires Two Vessels and Flies the Swedish Flag
Wallenius Lines has acquired the vessels m/v Don Juan and m/v Turandot, which will now fly the Swedish flag, reads an official release.
The acquisition...
HD KSOE Begins Shipbuilding at Philippine Shipyard
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) Co., a subholding company of shipbuilding, oil refining and machinery conglomerate HD Hyundai Co., launched its...
EU Considers 10-year Delay on New Taxes for Shipping Fuels
European Union countries are considering a 10-year delay in introducing EU taxes on aviation and shipping fuels, as they attempt to push through long-stalled...
Sea Sparkle Transforms Melbourne Beach into Nighttime Glow
Bright Pink Cloud by Day Turns to Magical Light Show by Night.
Bioluminescence Triggered by Waves, Swimmers, and Predators.
Stunning Glow Acts as...
DGS Marks 76 Years as Pillar of India’s Maritime Growth
Established in 1949, the Directorate Shaped India’s Shipping Policy.
India Emerges as Global Seafarer Hub Under DGS Guidance.
Anniversary Highlights Push for Global...
Geared Vessels Close on Highs as Capes Fail to Hold Gains
Capesizes Show Persistent Volatility.
Panamaxes Deliver Strong Seasonal Highs.
Supramax and Handysize Lead With Resilience.
With summer now behind us, looking back at the...
Italian Dockers Threaten to Halt Israel-Bound Cargo
Global Sumud Flotilla Departs from Barcelona for Gaza.
Greta Thunberg and Liam Cunningham Join Mission.
Genoa Dockworkers Warn of European Cargo Ban.
The Global...
Europe’s Diesel Trade Redrawn After Russia Ban
Prices Surge and Volatility Reshapes Fuel Market.
Middle East Steps Up as Europe’s Top Diesel Supplier.
Red Sea Attacks Force Rerouting and Longer...