Japan Unites Shipbuilders and Carriers to Accelerate Next-Generation Low-Carbon Vessel Development

Japan’s largest shipping groups are tightening their partnership with major domestic shipyards to accelerate development of next-generation low-carbon vessels, beginning with liquefied carbon dioxide...

China’s First Private-Built Ultra-Large LNG Carrier “Xinfu124” Begins Sea Trials

The "Xinfu124", a 175,000-cubic-meter liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier built by Jiangsu Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding in Taixing, embarked on its ocean trials on Nov...

Suez Canal Voyages Gain Premium as Owners Avoid Risky Route

Owners Reluctant Despite Improved Security. Charterers Push for Suez but Struggle to Find Suez-Suitable Ships. Insurance and UBO Profiles Key to Route Eligibility. Clean...

Global Schedule Reliability Drops in October as Carrier Performance Diverges

Global Reliability Falls to 61.4% in October 2025. Average Vessel Delay Rises to 4.98 Days. Maersk Leads Carriers; PIL at the Bottom. The global...

UK Plans ETS Expansion to Cover International Maritime Emissions

UK Consults on Adding International Voyages to ETS from 2028. 50% Emission Coverage Proposed for UK-Linked Global Routes. Full Coverage Achieved on UK–EEA...

CMI’s Rosalie Balkin Wins International Maritime Prize for Outstanding Contribution

Dr Rosalie Balkin has received the prestigious International Maritime Prize for her exceptional contributions to global maritime law. She is the first woman...

IIT Madras Launches India’s First Indigenous VTMS

India Deploys Home-Built Vessel Traffic Management System. NTCPWC Develops VTMS Under Government Specifications. System Enhances Port Autonomy and Data Security. In a significant move...

Singapore Overtakes Hong Kong in Global Ship Registry Rankings

Singapore Registry Climbs to Fourth Place Globally. Liberia, Panama and Marshall Islands Hold Top Three Spots. Singapore Adds 358 Ships and 26.2m GT...

Container Rates Ease Across Major Trade Lanes

Transpacific Spot Rates Decline for Third Straight Week. Blank Sailings Reduce, Capacity Set to Rise Next Week. Asia–Europe Rates Dip After Six-Week Uptrend. The...

Africa’s Battery-Metals Boom Triggers Potential Shift in Dry Bulk Flows

Safety4Sea reports that a rising battery-metals boom in Africa could quietly reshape global dry bulk trade flows as demand for strategic minerals grows rapidly...

China’s LNG Imports Set for a 13th Consecutive Monthly Decline

Bloomberg reports that China’s LNG imports are set to fall for the 13th consecutive month in November, reflecting a continued shift toward domestic production...

New Study Shows Filipino Seafarers Generated ₱1.06 Trillion for the Economy...

  Filipino seafarers and the manning industry generated ₱1.06 trillion in economic impact in 2024, contributing around 4% of the country’s GDP. The sector...

Wärtsilä to Power SIPG’s New LNG Bunkering Vessel with Fully Integrated...

  Wärtsilä Gas Solutions will supply integrated cargo, fuel gas and reliquefaction systems for SIPG’s new LNG bunkering vessel. SIPG has already completed over 200...

2025 IMO Bravery Awards Recognise Extraordinary Courage at Sea

The IMO announced its 2025 “Bravery Awards,” recognising a first mate from South Korea with the 2025 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea...

Dry Bulk Market Holds Firm as Atlantic Demand Strengthens and Pacific...

The latest Fearnpulse market update highlights a steady and resilient week for dry bulk segments, with the Capesize, Panamax, and Supramax markets showing a...

Tanker Markets Strengthen as Year-End Trading Adds Momentum Across Key Regions

Fearnleys reports in its Week 48 outlook that the tanker market continues to show firm momentum across several segments, with rising activity, shifting position...

Spike in Armed Robberies Highlights Persistent Security Risks in Asian Waters

Safety4Sea reports that ReCAAP ISC recorded three armed robbery incidents in Asian waters between 18 and 24 November. The events took place in two...

Greek Owners Reignite Newbuilding Momentum as 2025 Dry Bulk Contracting Hits...

Breakwave Advisors highlights that dry bulk newbuilding activity has seen a surprising revival in recent weeks, led by renewed interest from Greek shipowners who...

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Completes Full Rollout of Centralized Scheduling System...

The port authority has rolled out its centralized scheduling system for commercial marine traffic in the Fraser River, at Roberts Bank, and English Bay,...

Georgia Highlights Expanding Port Capacity and Maritime Reforms with 700,000 TEU...

Georgia expects container volumes through its ports to surpass 700,000 units in 2025, the country told the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Middle Corridor Emerges as...