Shipyards Undergo Major Green Upgrades Led by Atal Solutions   

The shipping industry's significant environmental impact, ranking it as the sixth-largest polluter globally, is being directly addressed by a substantial $123.7 million retrofitting project...

Port of Manzanillo Undergoes Major Expansion Amidst US Trade Policy Uncertainty

A substantial expansion project is underway at Mexico's largest seaport, the Port of Manzanillo, as Mexican authorities express confidence in positive economic growth and...

Ulsan Port Sets Sights on Becoming Northeast Asia’s Leading Biofuel Supply...

In a significant move aimed at advancing the decarbonization of maritime logistics, Jae-young Byeon, President of the Ulsan Port Authority (UPA), and Sun-bae Hong,...

Fourth Enclosed Space Entry Joint Workshop Held

The Fourth Enclosed Space Entry Workshop in March 2025 focused on reducing fatalities in enclosed space incidents. It highlighted the need for more...

Med and Red Sea ECA Compliance Guide

New emission and discharge rules will apply to the Mediterranean, Red Sea, and Gulf of Aden in 2025. Mediterranean SOx ECA takes effect...

Atlantic LNG Rates Surge While Pacific Market Stalls, LPG Stabilizes After...

The LNG market saw a strong recovery in the Atlantic basin, while Pacific rates remained mixed, with larger vessels facing continued pressure. Atlantic...

Ningbo Shipping Exchange Reports Weekly Decline in Container Freight Rates

The Ningbo-Europe route saw the sharpest weekly decline, falling by 5.19% compared to the previous week. All major routes, including the West Mediterranean,...

Jinling Shipyard Hands Over 62,000 DWT Vessel to China Merchants

China Merchants Industry Nanjing Jinling delivered the first ship of the 62,000 dwt 'Mingrong' series, designed for energy efficiency and environmental performance. The...

Tanker Market Sees Mixed Movements Across Segments Amid Post-Easter Activity

The tanker market experienced a range of movements across vessel classes and regions this week, with notable gains in VLCC and Suezmax sectors, while...

Lessons Learned: Grease Gun Hand Injury

A Marine Safety Forum safety alert reports of a Grease Gun Hand Injury. What Happened During routine greasing of a tensioner unit using an electrically powered...

DB Schenker Joins DCSA+ Programme To Drive Digital Innovation In Ocean...

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has announced that DB Schenker, one of the world’s leading ocean freight forwarders, has joined its DCSA+ partnership...

Port of Oakland Container Volume Grows 7% in March

The Port of Oakland experienced a 7% growth in container throughput in March 2025, marking a strong finish to the first quarter. Loaded...

HD Hyundai Mipo Secures New Orders Amidst Major Milestones

HD Hyundai Mipo continues to strengthen its orderbook with new vessel contracts and notable project milestones, underlining its growing influence in the global shipbuilding...

Fairplay Towage Continues Fleet Renewal With Four New Damen Tugs

Fairplay Towage and Louis Meyer have expanded their collaboration with Damen Shipyards Group through the signing of contracts for four new tugs, reinforcing their...

Crowley Mariners Recognized for Heroic Rescues

Crowley’s El Coqui crew rescued four sailors stranded in the Atlantic Ocean, coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard and a fishing vessel. Second...

CMA CGM Seals Brazilian Terminal Operator Acquisition

CMA CGM has closed the acquisition of Santos Brasil Participações, a major Brazilian multi-terminal operator. The company has wrapped up the purchase of...

Container Market Adjusts Amid Blank Sailings – Week 17 Update

The Baltic Exchange's Week 17 report for 2025 highlights significant developments in the container shipping market, reflecting shifts in demand and operational strategies.​ Transpacific Routes...

​Sea-Intelligence: Transpacific Blank Sailings Surge Amid Trade Tensions​

The transpacific shipping corridor is experiencing a significant uptick in blank sailings, primarily due to ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Sea-Intelligence...

Greek Crew Member Tragically Dies During Disembarkation

A tragic accident has claimed the life of a 47-year-old woman crew member during a disembarkation operation at the port of Patras. The incident...

Emirates Shipping Line Joins World Shipping Council To Drive Industry Growth

The World Shipping Council (WSC) proudly welcomes Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) as its newest member. With over 90% of the world’s liner shipping capacity...