Wärtsilä’s Fit4Power solution will upgrade the ONE Maestro to improve engine efficiency and reduce fuel consumption by about 13%. The retrofit includes new...

Severe port congestion persists across Europe, Asia, and the U.S., disrupting vessel schedules and inland logistics. Shippers are frontloading on the China–U.S. trade...

Al Seer Marine and B International Shipping & Logistics have joined forces to create ASBI Shipping FZCO, a new joint venture focused on owning...

Lloyd’s Register (LR), a global leader in classification services for cruise ships, has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with China Cruises. Building on...

DNV and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) formalized their long-term partnership on 3 June to boost education, research, and innovation in maritime and...

The International Propeller Club has officially launched its Norwegian branch to connect maritime professionals and enhance Norway’s role in the global shipping industry. ...

Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA) now offers shore power for cruise ships, allowing them to shut down onboard generators while docked. This reduces emissions...

Partners agree to explore development of e-methanol bunkering facilities in Khalifa Port and KEZAD Agreement supports decarbonisation of global shipping Strengthens UAE-France business...

Freight rates jump sharply due to sudden shifts in U.S. tariff policy. A wave of shipping orders followed the pause in tariffs, overwhelming...

New BIMCO Subcommittee Tackles Biofuel Challenges in Shipping. Biofuel Clause Aims to Clarify Charter Party Obligations. BIMCO Drafting Contractual Framework for Biofuel Use. BIMCO...

Brands Hatch to Cut CO₂ Emissions by 3,800 Tonnes Annually. Union Maritime Builds World’s Largest Wind-Assisted Fleet. WindWings® Provide 30% Efficiency Boost Over...

PSA International and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) have signed a five-year strategic partnership to accelerate decarbonisation across global port ecosystems. ...

Ships transiting the Panama Canal are subject to “Disruption Charges” ranging from USD 15,000 to USD 250,000, based on the severity and timing...

A surge in transpacific shipping capacity is underway following the pause in the US–China trade war, with Asia–North America West Coast (NAWC) capacity...

South Africa has launched its first initiative since 1999 to establish a national shipping company, SASCO, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign carriers...

Russia anticipates a 50% year-on-year increase in foreign vessel traffic through the Northern Sea Route (NSR) in 2025, positioning it as an alternative...

The sentiment regarding new ship orders is indeed quite subdued in the first half of 2025, with expectations for this weak trend to persist...

Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis, the commander of the EU's Aspides naval mission, has reported a notable increase in Red Sea marine traffic since August...

Recent data indicates persistent challenges within OPEC+ regarding quota compliance and shifts in crude export patterns, with significant implications for the VLCC tanker market. OPEC+...

At the close of Week 23 (May 27 - June 2, 2025), the global bunker indices published by MABUX demonstrated moderate gains across all...