ECSA Freight Slows in May, But June Cargo Surge Could Lift...

May cargo volumes may be lower compared to April Pacific performance raises concerns for ballasters Soybean shipments see modest declines The South Atlantic grain...

Oil Product Inventories At Port Of Fujairah Drop To Four-Month Low

Oil product inventories at the UAE’s Port of Fujairah fell by 13% in the week ending May 26, reaching a four-month low of 17.894...

US-China Tariff Ceasefire Sparks Bidding War for Chartered Vessels

U.S.-China tariff pause triggers spike in demand for trans-Pacific shipping. Charter rates surge amid vessel shortages and urgent cargo movements. Freight rates on...

Freightos: Transpacific Ocean Volumes Surge Amid Tariff Pause

Transpacific ocean freight volumes have surged due to a 90-day U.S.-China tariff truce Shipping rates are expected to rise amid tight capacity but...

Shell Completes First LNG Bunkering Of Cruise Vessel At Singapore Cruise...

Shell has marked a key milestone in maritime energy transition by completing its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation for a cruise vessel...

CSSC Subsidiaries Report Major Ship Deliveries

CSSC subsidiaries delivered multiple vessels on May 26, 2025. The ships represent a wide range of types, reflecting CSSC’s diverse capabilities. The deliveries...

SITC and ALLIED Ink Deal for SUNVIEW Logistics Hub in Singapore

SITC Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based SITC International Holdings, and Singapore's ALLIED Company have signed an agreement to develop the...

Hong Kong Maritime Sector Powered by AI Developed at PolyU

The system provides precise insights into global shipping operations, enabling better port management and sustainable resource planning. An AI model accurately detects illegal...

Mr. Kommer Damen Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at TUGTECHNOLOGY 2025

Mr. Kommer Damen received the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of over fifty years of innovation and leadership in tug design. Damen Shipyards...

VesselBot Study: Emissions at Major Ports Climb Despite Environmental Measures

Emission levels do not always correlate with vessel numbers; Shanghai had the highest emissions despite fewer vessels than Singapore. Port congestion and inefficient...

CMA CGM Joins Global Effort for Ocean Protection at UNOC 2025

CMA CGM is deeply engaged in ocean protection, investing in LNG- and methanol-powered vessels, avoiding harmful shipping routes, and aiming for Net Zero...

Russia Deploys Warships to Escort Shadow Fleet Tankers in Gulf of...

Russia has begun deploying naval ships to escort tankers belonging to its "shadow fleet" through the narrow Gulf of Finland, a move confirmed by...

Powering Qatar’s LNG Ambitions: Nakilat Begins Construction of 17 New Carriers

Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), the Persian Gulf country's leading shipping and maritime player, has officially commenced the construction of 17 new liquefied natural...

Bulk Carrier Stranded Near Klagshamn, No Immediate Oil Spill Detected

On May 25, 2025, a 93-meter-long bulk carrier, loaded with scrap metal, ran aground in Swedish waters near Klagshamn in southern Öresund. The incident...

NYK Unveils “e-Crea,” Japan’s First Fully Battery-Driven Work Vessel

NYK has proudly unveiled Japan's first fully battery-driven work vessel, officially named the "e-Crea." The name, pronounced like the French pastry "éclair," was chosen...

Dry Bulk Market Shows Limited Activity, Freight Futures Decline as Seasonal...

Since early April 2025, the dry bulk market has indeed shown limited activity. Spot indices have largely remained within a broad range, and freight...

U.S. Reportedly Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Healthy Children and Pregnant...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., serving as the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, stated in a video posted to X (formerly Twitter) that the...

Marlink’s 2024 SOC Report Warns of Rising Cyber Threats in Maritime...

Cybercriminals are employing increasingly sophisticated tactics, including AI-driven methods, to target the maritime industry with greater efficiency and impact. Marlink’s SOC monitored nearly...

IMO Signals End for Conventional Fuels; Scalable Alternatives Still Needed

Scalable zero-emission fuels like e-ammonia and e-methanol hold the greatest promise to meet the shipping sector’s 2040 climate goals, requiring rapid development of...

Why Biofuel Adoption in Shipping Faces Supply and Viability Challenges

Surging biofuel demand in shipping outpaces production capacity for biodiesel and bio-LNG. Unconstrained demand could exceed 140 million tonnes by 2028, while total...