Cancelled Sailings Rise on East–West Routes
Between late May and late June, 6% of scheduled sailings on key East–West trade routes are cancelled, with most disruptions expected on the...
Tariff Truce Brings More Cargo and Uncertainty to WA Ports
A 90-day tariff truce between the U.S. and China has triggered a surge in delayed shipments heading to Washington’s ports, offering a temporary...
Man in Norway Wakes to Find Huge Container Ship in Garden
A 135-meter-long cargo ship ran aground just meters from a local resident’s home near Trondheim, Norway.
The early morning incident caused no injuries...
MSC Named Lead Investor in CK Hutchison Ports Deal
CK Hutchison confirms MSC, run by the Aponte family, is the primary investor in the sale of 43 global ports.
The $22.8 billion...
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Progresses Decarbonization with New LNG-Powered VLCC
MOL is ordering a new LNG-fueled VLCC, the first dual-fuel VLCC chartered to a Japanese oil company, with delivery planned for 2027.
The...
Provisional Deal Aims to Modernise EMSA for Future Challenges
The revision of EMSA’s mandate aims to better align the agency’s responsibilities with current and future maritime safety, pollution prevention, and digitalization needs.
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U.S. Port Fees on Foreign Ships Set to Disrupt Global Trade...
The measures aim to counter China’s dominance in global shipbuilding and logistics infrastructure, as Chinese-built vessels make up a substantial share of global...
A Tragic Error: Chief Officer’s Alleged Phone Use Blamed for Maritime...
In a recent legal ruling, a judge has concluded that a Chief Officer, who was the sole person on watch on the bridge of...
Newly Operational Arctic LNG Carriers Face Direct EU Sanctions
In a surprising escalation of its punitive measures against Russia, the European Union announced its 17th sanctions package yesterday (May 20, 2025), which notably...
Global VLCC Fleet Undergoing Transformation as Older Tonnage Sees Increased Utilization
The global Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) fleet is undergoing a significant transformation driven by its increasing age. Currently, 16% of the mainstream-trading VLCC...
Global Scrubber Spread Slightly Decreases, While EU Gas Storage Refill Costs...
At the close of the 21st week of 2025 (May 13-19), global bunker indices, as reported by MABUX, experienced a moderate downturn.
Global Scrubber Spread
The...
Dry Bulk Market Poised for Increased Cargo Volumes with USDA’s Optimistic...
As reported in Commodore Research's most recent Weekly Executive Report, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its initial projections for the...
HyCC to Develop Large-Scale Electrolyzer Project in Rotterdam’s Hydrogen Park
HyCC has officially announced its plans to develop H2Next, a large-scale electrolyzer project situated in Rotterdam. This initiative is specifically aimed at supporting the...
New MARPOL Sampling Rules Heighten Compliance Pressure
IMO increases fuel sample volume from 400ml to 600ml under revised MARPOL and SOLAS guidelines.
Stricter rules now apply to sample handling, labelling,...
False Alarm Triggers Hijack Alert Near Strait of Hormuz
Ambrey Confirms False Hijack Signal from Panama-Flagged Tanker.
Maritime Security Firm Links Tanker to Iran’s Shadow Fleet.
Distress Call Near Iran Deemed False...
Kremlin Vows to Defend Baltic Shipping by All Means
Russia Warns of Harsh Response After Tanker Seizure Attempt.
Estonia’s Failed Intercept Spurs Russian Military Reaction.
Moscow Sends Jet Into NATO Airspace Amid...
Shipping Rates Rise as Exports From China Surge
Shipping Rates Soar as Importers Rush Post-Tariff Pause.
Freight Bookings from China Jump 275% in One Week.
Port of LA Sees 30% Drop...
Seafarers Bear the Brunt of Maritime Decarbonisation Push
ISWAN Report Reveals Rising Fatigue and Stress at Sea.
Technostress Among Seafarers Threatens Industry Retention.
Call for Seafarer-Centred Transition to Zero-Carbon Shipping.
As the...
Lessons Learned: Collision Highlights Hydrodynamic Hazards in Channel Ops
A routine harbor-assist operation near Ingleside, Texas, turned hazardous when a tugboat collided with a large crude oil tanker on January 22, 2023. While...
Spike In Stowaway Incidents Highlights Growing Security And Cost Challenges
The first quarter of 2025 has seen a notable rise in stowaway incidents, posing significant security risks, financial burdens, and operational disruptions for shipowners.
According...
