Yearly Archives: 2025
Capesize Supply Abundant, Panamax and Supramax Hold Steady
The global dry bulk shipping market is currently experiencing mixed trends across different vessel classes. While some segments are showing strength due to specific...
VLCC Market Remains Resilient as Suezmax and Aframax See Shifting Dynamics
The crude oil tanker market has shown varied performance across different vessel classes, with VLCC rates remaining resilient, while Suezmax and Aframax segments are...
Why Covid Is Spreading Again This Summer
Covid-19 cases are climbing again this summer, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) forecasting model indicating that infections are growing in...
Collaboration at Port of Southampton Aims to Set New Standard for Marine Decarbonization
Seabound, a leader in marine carbon capture based in the UK, has been awarded £1.1 million from the UK government's Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition...
Global Container Shipping Rates Decline Amid Market Weakness
The global container shipping market is facing renewed pressure as spot rates continue to decline on major trade lanes. According to the Japan International...
Upcoming Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) On Ballast Water Management
From 1 September to 30 November 2025, the Paris and Tokyo MOUs will jointly conduct a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) focusing on Ballast Water...
Preventing Risks From Unplanned Motion Compensated Gangway (MCG) Retraction
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued Safety Bulletin ED03-2025 highlighting the risks linked to unplanned retraction (auto-retraction) of motion compensated gangways...
Port Of Oakland Sees Strong Rebound Container Volumes Ahead Of Tariff Deadlines
The Port of Oakland reported a significant rebound in container traffic in July 2025, driven largely by importers accelerating shipments to avoid the August...
Mitsui Ocean Sakura To Enter Service In Late 2026, Expanding MOL Cruises’ Luxury Offerings
MOL Cruises is set to launch its second luxury cruise ship, the Mitsui Ocean Sakura, in late 2026. Following the successful debut of the...
CSSC–CSIC Merger Moves Forward As Shareholder Objections Cleared
China CSSC Holdings has cleared a key procedural step in its long-awaited merger with China Shipbuilding Industry Company (CSIC). With no valid dissenting-shareholder claims...