US Senators Turn to South Korea and Japan to Revive Shipbuilding
Duckworth warns that US capacity has been shrinking since 2003.
Pentagon requests $47B as Trump pushes revival of shipyards.
China dominates with 53%...
Ocean Power Technologies Urges New Jersey to Accelerate Marine Energy Support
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) urged New Jersey lawmakers to expand support for marine energy, citing the state’s potential to be a national hub.
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Handy Tanker Volumes Slide as Fleet Ages and MR Competition Intensifies
Spot fixtures in the Baltic/Black Sea have collapsed, with YTD Handy volumes down ~5% compared with 2024.
The Mediterranean remains the key Handy...
PG–Japan VLGC Rates Hit 16-Month High on Port and Canal Delays
PG–Japan VLGC freight assessed at $89.60/mt on Aug. 14, nearing 16-month highs.
Prolonged delays at Indian ports and Panama Canal congestion driving bullish...
Bumi Armada and MISC Conclude Merger Talks Following MoU Expiry
Bumi Armada and MISC ended merger talks after their MoU expired on August 14, 2025.
The merger was initially intended to build a...
USDOT Announces $175 Million Investment Through Ferry Boat Program
USDOT is investing $175 million to expand and improve ferry services in 35 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.
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Global Terminal Operators: A Deep Dive into Throughput Trends
Based on the DynaLiners Millionaires report with 2024 estimates from Drewry, the top terminal operators managed a combined 380.54 million TEUs, representing 43% of...
Yang Ming Posts US$153 Million Profit in Q2 2025 Despite Market...
Yang Ming posted Q2 2025 revenue of US$1.21 billion and net profit of US$153.09 million.
First-half revenue reached US$2.4 billion, with profit totaling...
Port Canaveral Fuels Future of Cruising with Star of the Seas’...
Port Canaveral has marked a major milestone by hosting the first-ever liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering for Royal Caribbean International's newest and largest cruise...
Old Tankers, New Demand: Crude Tanker Market Stays Strong Despite Dip...
Despite a slight dip in overall tanker sale and purchase (S&P) volume this year, the market for older crude tankers, particularly VLCCs and Aframaxes,...
HMM Moves Ahead with Bulk Carrier Expansion Under 2030 Growth Plan
HMM’s acquisition of SK Shipping collapsed due to valuation differences, leaving the carrier to pursue fleet growth through new orders, chartering, and second-hand...
Capesize Remains Stable, While Panamax and Supramax Experience Regional Swings
The dry bulk shipping market saw a mixed performance this week, with some segments remaining stable while others experienced distinct shifts in rates and...
Suezmax and Aframax Rates See Significant Swings, VLCCs Remain Stable
The tanker shipping market has seen mixed movements across different vessel sizes and routes this week. While VLCC rates remained largely stable, the Suezmax...
ADNOC L&S Expands Fleet with Delivery of First Very Large Ethane...
AW Shipping, a joint venture of ADNOC L&S and Wanhua Chemical Group, has received Gas Yongjiang, the first of nine advanced Very Large...
Time Capsules of the Deep: More Than 30 Shipwrecks Found in...
More than 30 shipwrecks have been found hidden at the bottom of Germany's Lake Constance. The discovery was announced by officials this week and...
Wet Damage and Moisture Ingress Leads to Cargo Loss
A report from the Swedish Club reveals a significant challenge in bulk grain shipping—wet damage is a leading cause of cargo loss, resulting from...
Panama Canal Marks 111 Years as a Global Trade Icon
The Panama Canal has officially turned 111 years old, commemorating more than a century as one of the world’s most important maritime corridors. Since...
Folk Maritime Unveils MV Folk Jubail In New Livery
Folk Maritime has launched the MV Folk Jubail in its new livery, marking a significant step in strengthening the company’s identity and expanding its...
Tariff Verdict Looms Over Container Shipping’s Future
Trump administration warns court ruling against tariffs would lead to another Great Depression.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that the higher the tariff...
Deadly Fire Erupts On Vessels In Yeosu Port
A tragic fire broke out on two vessels moored in the southern coastal city of Yeosu early Saturday, resulting in one fatality and two...