U.S. Maritime Leaders Warn: National Security Now Depends on Industrial Strength

A new industry report says America’s maritime base is now central to national security, not a supporting asset. Five structural barriers threaten U.S....

Drone Strikes, Sanctions and Weak Prices Drive Russia’s Oil Revenues Lower

Russia’s crude and fuel export revenues fell to $10.97 billion in November the lowest since February 2022. Export volumes declined by 400,000 bpd...

Tariff Differentials Shape US Import Patterns as November Volumes Slip

According to the latest Market Intelligence data, US seaborne imports posted only a modest decline in November 2025, revealing how tariff differentials continue to...

EU Shipping Nations Warn Against Sanctions Measures That Could Hurt Legitimate...

According to the provided report, Cyprus and Malta have raised clear concerns that new proposals targeting Russia should not hinder legitimate maritime activity. Their...

Drewry Says Dangote’s Refinery Expansion Set to Redraw Atlantic Basin Trade...

According to Drewry Maritime Research, the planned expansion of the Dangote refinery to 1.4 mbpd by 2028 is poised to reshape refined product movements...

Europe’s Container Port Growth Shifts: Northern Hubs Lead While Southern Ports...

The performance of EU container ports during the first nine months of 2025 shows a clear shift in regional growth patterns. After a strong...

MOL, Sinopec Zhoushan and Marubeni Partner to Build Stable Marine Biodiesel...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sinopec Zhejiang Zhoushan Petroleum and Marubeni to develop a long-term, stable supply...

ABS Chief Christopher J. Wiernicki Named International Personality Of The Year...

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki has once again been honored as International Personality of the Year at the prestigious Lloyd’s List Greek...

Global Bunker Market Steadies As Week 50 Closes With Mixed Movements

By the end of Week 50, the global bunker fuel market displayed a largely stable performance, with moderate declines recorded across major MABUX indices....

COSCO SHIPPING North America Highlights Major Sustainability Progress In 2024 Report

COSCO SHIPPING (North America) Inc. has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, outlining major achievements in environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance across its...

Companies Join Forces to Develop New Guidelines for Ammonia Cargo as...

Lloyd’s Register (LR), EXMAR and Belgium’s Federal Public Service (FPS) for Mobility and Transport have jointly played a pivotal role in shaping new interim...

ADNOC L&S Takes Delivery of Fourth Next-Gen LNG Carrier ‘Al Sadaf’

ADNOC Logistics & Services receives its fourth new-build LNG carrier as fleet expansion accelerates. The 175,000 m³ vessel is 25% larger and equipped...

A 25-Year Review Reveals Over 1,000 Enclosed-Space Deaths at Sea

At least 1,010 ship and shore workers died in enclosed spaces between 2000–2024, averaging 40 fatalities a year. Tankers recorded the highest number...

Shadow Fleet Tanker Hit in Black Sea Attack

Drone Attack Suspected on Shadow Fleet Vessel. Third Covert Maritime Strike in Recent Weeks. Flagging Irregularities Raise Fresh Compliance Concerns. A sanctioned shadow fleet...

US Seizure Sparks Fears Across Sanctioned Tanker Network

Shadow Fleet Faces Rising Pressure After Enforcement Move. Over 80 Vessels Stalled Near Coast Amid Sanctions Fear. Sanctioned Oil Exports Risk Major Disruptions. The...

Lifeboat Safety Under Scrutiny in PSC Inspections

Eighteen Deficiency Codes Highlight High-Risk LSA Areas. Lifeboat Code 11101 Drives Global Detentions. Recurrent Findings Expose Gaps in LSA Maintenance. The Life-Saving Appliances (LSA)...

Preventing Enclosed Space Deaths Requires Discipline Over Instinct

Rescuer Deaths Dominate Enclosed Space Fatalities. Case Study Shows Danger of Impulsive Rescue Attempts. Safe Rescue Demands Discipline and Proper Procedure. It's alarming to...

Maritime Tech Leaders Reshaping 2025

Schneiter pushes WinGD ahead in ammonia engine development. Lauber positions Everllence as a full-range alternative-fuel engine leader. Kawagoe leads MOL to a breakthrough...

Supertanker Shortage Hits Hard as New Builds Race for Crude

A shortage of oil tankers is becoming so acute that newly built vessels, which usually carry refined fuels on their maiden voyages, are instead...

Singapore Fuel Oil Stockpiles Hit 3-Month High After Inventory Surge

Onshore fuel oil stockpiles in the Singapore oil storage hub climbed for a third consecutive week, reaching their highest level in three months, reports...