MSC Expands West Africa Service with 24,000 TEU Ultra-Large Vessels

MSC has introduced 24,000 TEU ultra-large container vessels on its Africa Express service, connecting key Asian markets with major West African ports. The...

IMO Net Zero Framework Highlights Ammonia Dual-Fuel Ships and E-Fuel Uncertainty

Ammonia dual-fuel ships emerge as the most competitive option from the mid-2030s, with potential cost advantages starting as early as 2028 under expected...

[Podcast] Shipping’s Unexpected Role as a Climate Leader a Case for...

As geopolitical tensions grow and economic uncertainty causes hesitation across industries, the temptation to delay decisions and investments is strong. Yet, amidst the gloom, shipping...

WinGD’s X-S Series Powers Next-Gen Container Vessels For X-Press Feeders

Swiss marine engine developer WinGD has secured an order for two advanced X-S short-stroke engines to power container ships being built for X-Press Feeders...

Ofiniti To Power Digital Infrastructure For Azane’s Ammonia Bunkering Operations

Ofiniti, an independent digital platform formerly known as FuelBoss, has entered into a strategic partnership with Azane Fuel Solutions to support its pioneering ammonia...

Fincantieri Launches “Mein Schiff Flow,” A Milestone In Sustainable Cruising

Fincantieri and TUI Cruises marked a key milestone with the launch of Mein Schiff Flow, the second vessel in the next-generation InTUItion class, at...

Light Structures’ ARGUS-VM Concept Secures ABS Approval For Sensorless Hull Monitoring

In a major step toward smarter maritime operations, Light Structures has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Revamps Vision For A Decarbonized Maritime Future

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a core company under the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has released a revised version of its strategic blueprint, “Marine...

NOAA Forecasts Active 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Essential Preparations for Ships Navigating Atlantic Hurricane Season. Best Practices for Vessel Safety During Hurricanes at Sea. Key Actions Before, During, and After...

France and Singapore Strengthen Maritime Partnership

New maritime deal boosts cooperation on green shipping and digital ports. Singapore and France collaborate on maritime decarbonisation and innovation. Enhanced partnership aims...

Europe Boosts Crude Imports as West African Supply Surges

Dirty Tanker Market Slumps Amid Shorter Oil Routes to Europe. WTI Loses Ground to African Crude in European Market Shift. Tanker Sanctions and...

China Builds World’s First Salmon Farming Ship

Su Hai No 1 to Launch in June as China Eyes Seafood Self-Reliance. Floating Salmon Farm Marks Milestone in China’s Marine Strategy. China...

IAEA Chief Discusses Nuclear Shipping Future with Greek Shipowners

ATLAS Initiative Brings Nuclear Power to Maritime Sector. Grossi Meets Greek Leaders to Push Nuclear-Powered Vessels. IAEA Eyes Greece for Nuclear Shipping Innovation. Rafael...

Bulk Carrier Closely Avoids Hitting Blue Water Bridge Linking U.S. And...

1000-Foot Ship Avoids Collision on St. Clair River. American Spirit’s Close Call Under U.S.–Canada Bridge. Great Lakes Freighter Nearly Hits Shoreline Beneath Bridge. On...

[Podcast] Oil and Shipping Industries Brace for USTR Shift

The proposed 2025 Section 301 actions by the US Trade Representative (USTR) against China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors could reshape merchant shipping trade....

Trump Plans to Double Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to 50%

President Trump announced plans to raise U.S. tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, effective June 4, 2025. Shares of...

U.S. Ethane Exports to China Face New Licensing Roadblock

New U.S. Commerce Department rules require export licenses for ethane shipments to China, revoking previous approvals. China imported a record 492,000 barrels per...

NCFI: Freight Rates Dip Across Key Routes as Market Softens

The Ningbo Containerised Freight Index (NCFI) for the week ending May 30, 2025, reported the following trends: Route Highlights Ningbo to Europe: The index declined...

SAAM Towage Advances with Electric Tugs, Cutting Emissions and Costs

SAAM Towage deployed electric tugs in Vancouver and plans another in Chile. The company reduced carbon intensity by 72%, targeting a 90% cut. ...

Cerberus Expresses Interest in Darwin Port While Australia Pursues Local Control

Cerberus Capital Management has expressed interest in acquiring the lease for Darwin Port. The Australian government is actively pursuing local buyers, managing the...