Yearly Archives: 2025
Red Sea Threat Evolves as Houthi Attack Occurs Near Saudi Port
Recent developments in the Red Sea region show that the threat landscape has expanded. On September 1, a missile attack claimed by Yemen's Houthi...
Sanctioned Russian LNG Carrier Discharges Cargo in China, Raising Market Concerns
Following the discharge of a sanctioned Russian LNG carrier, the Arctic Mulan, at a port in China, LNG traders are evaluating the potential for...
The World’s Greenest Cruise: How Norway’s Havila Voyages is Redefining Sea Travel
Norway is about to host what could be the world's longest climate-neutral cruise, a 12-day round trip planned by Havila Voyages. The journey, which...
Ship Recycling And Commodities August Markets Edge Cautiously Amid Global Uncertainty
As August draws to a close, global markets exhibited cautious movements, reflecting both tentative optimism and lingering uncertainty. Oil prices, shipping indices, and regional...
Australia Updates Marine Orders 16 And 19 To Align With International Standards
Australia’s updated Marine Orders 16 (Load Lines) and 19 (Tonnage Measurements) will come into effect on 1 September 2025.
These revisions ensure alignment with international...
ReCAAP Officers Meet in Thailand to Boost Asia’s Anti-Piracy Effort
In Bangkok, Thailand, the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) and the Royal Thai Navy recently concluded a five-day Capacity Building Senior Officers’ Meeting (CBSOM)....
The Caravel Group and Celsius Tankers Launch Joint Venture for LNG Bunkering
A joint venture has been announced between Hong Kong's The Caravel Group and Denmark's Celsius Tankers to co-own and operate a new fleet of...
DP World in Talks to Operate New Quebec Container Terminal
DP World, a logistics company based in Dubai, is in talks to operate a new container terminal in Contrecoeur, Quebec. This new terminal, on...
August 2025 Maritime Sector Review Trade Shifts, Operational Challenges, And Green Initiatives
August 2025 was marked by significant developments in trade policy, port operations, environmental initiatives, and regulatory oversight across the global maritime sector. Strategic alliances...
Japan’s Major Ports Record Seventh Consecutive Month Of Container Volume Growth
Japan’s six major ports handled a total of 1.18 million TEUs of foreign-trade containers in June, marking a 3.5% year-on-year increase and the seventh...