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Beihai Shipbuilding Launches First 319,000 DWT VLCC Ahead of Schedule

CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding launched its first 319,000 DWT VLCC for Belgium-based CMB.TECH’s Euronav on June 30, 2025. The vessel was completed 58...

Study Finds Shipping Sector Methane Emissions Higher Than Previously Estimated

Ship movements in shallow, organic-rich waters can release methane emissions up to 20 times higher than in undisturbed areas. Methane fluxes are linked...

Ocean Carriers Warn of No End in Sight for Global Shipping Gridlock

Persistent disruptions, including Red Sea rerouting, port congestion, and trade tensions, are severely impacting global shipping operations. Vessel schedule reliability has fallen to...

Dryad Global Report Reveals Shadow Fleet’s Sophisticated Evasion Tactics Amid Escalating Sanctions

Dryad Global's report, "Shadow Fleet Exposed by Sanctions and Sensors," offers a stark look at the evolving battle against illicit maritime operations. The key...

NMA Requires Immediate Action on Vulnerable Emergency Stop Systems on Ships

The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has issued a significant safety warning regarding a critical flaw found in the design of emergency stop (E-stop) devices...

Trans-Pacific Lanes Experience Steep Drops While Asia-Europe Shows Resilience

Global container freight rates are currently experiencing a notable decline, as indicated by the latest figures from the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX). Trans-Pacific Routes See...

AD Ports Group Partners with Ningbo Zhoushan Port to Revolutionize Vehicle Logistics

AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a global leader in logistics, industry, and trade facilitation, and Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Investment & Operation Group Co., Ltd....

India’s DGS Formalizes Partnership with NALSAR for Legal and Policy Expertise

The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), operating under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has formalized a significant partnership with...

IMO Addresses Seafarer Rights, Autonomous Ships, and New Fuel Safety Regimes

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is indeed intensifying its efforts to ensure the safe management and operation of ships globally, with a significant and...

EU Launches Strategic Dialogues To Shape Future Ports And Maritime Industry Policies

The European Commission has initiated the development of a comprehensive EU Ports Strategy and EU Industrial Maritime Strategy, inviting broad stakeholder participation to ensure...