As of May 22, 2025, the WCI rose by 2% to $2,276 per 40-foot container. This figure remains significantly lower—78% below the pandemic-era peak...

Danish shipping companies remain confident and steady despite global trade tensions, demonstrating their ability to adapt to shifting market dynamics. While investments in...

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has initiated a comprehensive investigation into foreign vessel flagging practices, aiming to assess their impact on maritime...

Poland's military intervened after a Russian "shadow fleet" ship was spotted suspiciously near an undersea power cable connecting Poland and Sweden. NATO has...

Offshore support vessel demand in the Middle East Gulf has closely tracked boom-and-bust cycles driven by oil price swings, LNG developments, and national...

The country’s largest destroyer overturned during a risky sideways launch in Chongjin, embarrassing state leadership and damaging the vessel. Kim Jong Un condemned...

India is launching a long-term plan to acquire 112 locally-built crude oil tankers, reducing reliance on foreign-owned fleets. An investment of ₹85,000 crore...

A strategic update on the US-China tariff truce and its effects on transpacific trade volumes, container rates, and supply chain planning for summer...

Hung Ze Shipping will equip its new chemical tankers using route optimization technology from Finnish firm NAPA The first vessel with the rotor...

MV BBC HOUSTON becomes the first “LakerMax” class vessel to complete a round trip through the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System. The vessel...

The UK and the European Commission agreed to link their carbon markets by aligning the UK ETS with the EU ETS. A new...

Shipping rates from South Korea to the U.S. have surged following a temporary halt in U.S.-China tariffs, with costs rising up to 15%...

ClassNK has just released the latest version of its comprehensive report, "ClassNK Alternative Fuels Insight (Version 3.0)". This updated publication provides crucial new information,...

Towards the end of last week, the stars seemed aligned for the Middle East Gulf (MEG) Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) market, with expectations...

The dry bulk shipping market is seeing a reasonable level of inquiries from miners and operators for early June 2025 dates. This indicates a...

Dryad Global's most recent Maritime Security Threat Advisory (MSTA) has drawn attention to two significant incidents that underscore the increasing complexity of contemporary maritime...

Royal Caribbean's highly anticipated Star of the Seas, set to become the largest cruise ship in the world, officially commenced its sea trials on...

Extended deployments at sea are an undeniable reality for many seafarers, with voyages frequently stretching beyond their planned durations. This is often due to...

IMO/WISTA Survey Shows Sharp Decline in Female Representation. Private Sector Female Participation Falls to 16% from 29%. Women in Mid-Management Halved Since 2021. The...

Asia–US West Coast Rates Up 17% in a Week. Asia–Europe Spot Rates Rise as Capacity Tightens. Carriers Enforce GRIs Amid Full Vessel Bookings. Container...