North Star Inks Major Vessel Deal with RWE

North Star has signed landmark agreements with RWE for four hybrid-powered commissioning/service operation vessels (C/SOVs), marking the largest deal in its history. The...

Elbdeich Orders Two 5,100 TEU Boxships from Huangpu Wenchong

Elbdeich Reederei, a German shipowner, has ordered two 5,100 TEU widebeam container ships from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding for delivery in 2027. These...

GCMD and INTERCARGO Join Forces to Accelerate Dry Bulk Decarbonisation

GCMD and INTERCARGO have entered a two-year partnership to support energy transition efforts in the dry bulk sector. The collaboration focuses on promoting...

Scrapping Of Sanctioned Tanker Stalled Amid Legal Dispute

The demolition of a shadow fleet tanker flagged under Comoros has hit a legal roadblock in India. The vessel, initially arrested after a failed...

Strengthening Singapore’s Maritime Sector Through Data-Driven Insights

In an ongoing effort to strengthen and future-proof the maritime industry, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has launched the Maritime Census...

Fire Aboard Container Vessel Contained By Swift Chinese Rescue Response

A potentially devastating fire incident at sea was successfully contained thanks to the prompt action of Chinese maritime authorities. The blaze broke out aboard...

Dry Bulk Weekly: Capesize Strengthens, Panamax Steady, Supramax Firms Gradually

The dry bulk market presented a mixed picture this week across vessel segments. While Capesize rates saw firmer support, the Panamax sector remained cautious...

Weekly Tanker Report: VLCCs Lead with Gains, Suezmax Surges, Aframax Steady

The global tanker market has shown notable activity across all major segments this week, with bullish signs in the VLCC and Suezmax markets, while...

Handling Unlisted Bulk Cargoes Under The IMSBC Code Guidelines For Safe...

Safe transport of solid bulk cargoes by sea is regulated by the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code. One of the most common...

Nuclear-Powered Naval Vessel Market Poised for Growth, as Geopolitical Tensions Spur...

The global market for nuclear-powered naval vessels is experiencing significant growth, with its value projected to rise from around $24.6 billion in 2024 to...

Barcelona Port Makes Green Leap Forward with First Ship-to-Ship BioLNG Bunkering

The Port of Barcelona recently achieved a major milestone in its transition to sustainable fuels by conducting its first ship-to-ship bioLNG bunkering operation. This...

China’s Shipbuilding Innovation Drives Green Transition, as Ammonia Emerges as a...

China is advancing the green development of the global shipping industry, with its shipbuilders at the forefront of constructing vessels that run on alternative,...

PSA and CCN’s New AI-Powered Platform Promises Faster and Smarter Multimodal...

PSA Singapore (PSA) and Cargo Community Network (CCN) have launched a new digital platform called OptEModal to improve sea-air intermodal transhipment. This platform is...

In Core Fleet Renewal Move, TEN Contracts for New Eco-VLCCs at...

TEN Ltd., a major operator of crude, product, and LNG tankers, has announced a significant fleet renewal and expansion strategy. This initiative includes ordering...

JNPA Sees Double-Digit Growth in Cargo and Container Traffic, Marking a...

In July 2025, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPA) in India experienced significant growth in cargo throughput and container traffic. The port's performance highlights its continued...

Sharp Rise in Weekly Capacity Volatility Disrupts Asia–Europe Trade

Weekly capacity volatility on Asia–North Europe services more than doubled post-2020, reaching nearly 30%. Asia–Mediterranean trade lanes showed similar volatility increases during the...

PIL Marks Singapore’s Independence with SG60 Container Ship

Pacific International Lines (PIL), Singapore’s home-grown shipping line, proudly commemorates the nation's 60th year of independence with the unveiling of its first SG60 Container...

Xeneta: Will Ocean Freight Rates Sink Back to Pre-Crisis Depths?

Since June 1, 2025, average spot rates for the Transpacific trade route have experienced a substantial decline of 59%, reaching levels not seen since...

New IMO Rules Require Mandatory Reporting of Lost Containers at Sea

Starting 1 January 2026, shipping operators will face stricter reporting obligations under new amendments adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). In Class News...

Bridging Oceans: A New Guide for Seafarers and Their Families

New guide helps families better understand and support loved ones at sea. Includes a free illustrated children’s book to help young ones cope...