Geopolitical tensions disrupt global shipping, affecting trade routes, freight rates, and market stability. Tankers benefit from longer distances, while bulkers see moderate gains;...

North Sea Container Line (NCL), in collaboration with Elkem ASA and MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC), has launched NCL Vestland, a methanol dual-fuel...

Miki Yano has been promoted to chief engineer, becoming the first woman in NYK’s 140-year history to achieve this rank. Since joining NYK...

The Swedish Club introduces a seasonal Iceberg Alert within its Trade Enabling Loss Prevention (TELP) system to enhance maritime safety by providing real-time...

The $1 million USTR fee on Chinese-operated vessels could increase LPG freight rates by 25%, adding $26–$37/mt to transport costs for key Asian...

CCFI falls to 1,112 as spot rates hit record lows. SCFI drops 46%, the biggest Q1 fall since 2009. Europe and Med rates...

The S8 route recovers with a sharp rate increase. Vessel shortage lifts rates as supply tightens. S11TC climbs higher nearing November levels.. The Supramax...

China prevents CK Hutchison’s port deal to retain control. Losing ports weakens China’s global influence. Sale risks China’s control of key trade routes. Beijing's...

The administration is still debating between targeted reciprocal tariffs and a global tariff. Upcoming tariff deadlines have triggered a surge in ocean freight...

More than 240 people on board a luxury cruise ship have fallen ill with the highly contagious norovirus stomach bug. The US Centers...

MPC Container Ships, in partnership with North Sea Container Line AS (NCL) and Elkem ASA, celebrated the christening of NCL VESTLAND in Haugesund,...

Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of UK-based NRG Marine, which supplies ultrasonic anti-fouling technology for marine, oil and gas, and industrial applications, reads...

Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) showed a revenue of RMB38.12 billion for 2024, marking a 1.5% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of RMB14.95...

21 Years in QUALSHIP 21 – The RMI Registry is the only top-three registry to achieve this for 21 consecutive years. Focus on...

According to the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC), the following armed robbery incidents against ships were reported in Asia during the week of March...

European ports are committed to supporting the shipping industry's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. They recognize that while initial compliance with EU...

The Capesize spot rates have stabilized around $20,000, maintaining a historically high level for this time of year, reports Breakwave Advisors.  Strong Rally Panamax spot rates...

South Korean shipping companies are being criticized for continuing to send end-of-life vessels to be dismantled on the beaches of South Asia. This practice...

Galveston LNG Bunker Port LLC (GLBP) and Dunmura Ltd have signed a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the supply of liquefied natural gas...

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to drive advancements in...