Shortage Claims in Vietnam’s Maritime Sector

Shortage claims arise from multiple bills of lading and discharge into barges. Draft surveys at loading and discharge ports help defend against shortage...

LNG Shipping Index Rises Amid Policy Moves

European gas policy shift supports LNG prices. Asian spot LNG rises to $11.50/mmBtu on EU gas move. US-China weekend talks trigger late-week interest. LNG...

Tariff Reductions Aim to Revive US-China Trade

Oil and LPG trade expected to rebound. China’s GDP and oil demand forecasts cut for 2025. Analysts call tariff cuts bullish for oil. The...

ITIC Covers $135,000 Claim After Communication Error

Special Port Schedule Triggers Unexpected Costs. Delay Update Missed During Agent Handover. Agent Admits Fault, Full Reimbursement Issued. The International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC)...

West Coast Ports Reel from Trump’s Tariff Swings

Long Beach Mayor Calls Ongoing Situation a Crisis. Industry Leaders Warn of Job Losses and Disruptions. Port Officials Say Tariff Effects Will Take...

The Maritime Standard Announces TACCC 2025 Focused on Sustainable Transport Solutions

The third Transportation and Climate Change Conference, set for 25th September 2025 in Abu Dhabi, will center on “Accelerating Sustainable Transportation: Innovation, Policy...

Environmental Groups Call on Arctic Council to Act on Super Pollutants...

Environmental experts and advocacy groups are urging the Arctic Council to take immediate and ambitious action to curb black carbon and methane emissions...

North Star’s Offshore Wind Vessels Achieve Cyber Resilience Certification

North Star’s CSOVs, Grampian Kestrel and Grampian Eagle, are the first vessels globally to receive Lloyd’s Register’s Cyber Resilience classification. The certification confirms...

Tanker Market Faces Downward Pressure Despite IMO’s Net Zero Framework

Without a doubt, the most impactful outcome of the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) meeting was the creation of the IMO Net...

Temporary US-China Tariff Reduction Likely to Cause Short-Term Freight Rate Increase

Regardless of political debates about winners and losers or the quality of the agreement, the crucial outcome is the anticipated smoother flow of goods...

Shipping Sector Welcomes Tariff Easing, Eyes 30% Levy Uncertainty

The US and China have agreed to temporarily reduce tariffs, prompting optimism in the container shipping industry. Shipping firms, port operators, and retailers...

Maersk Hails US-China Tariff Pause as Positive for Customers

On Monday, May 12th, 2025, Danish shipping giant Maersk (MAERSKb.CO) acknowledged the agreement between China and the United States to implement a 90-day pause...

Shipping Stocks Jump After Unexpected US-China Tariff Reduction Announcement

Shipping stocks experienced a significant boost early on Monday, May 12th, 2025, following the announcement that the United States and China had agreed to...

Cavotec Secures €8.1 Million Shore Power Systems Contract for Newbuild Container...

Cavotec has secured a €8.1 million contract to supply complete shore power systems for newly built container vessels. The systems, including cable management...

ClassNK Issues New Guidelines to Ensure Safe Operation of Ammonia-Fueled Vessels

ClassNK has released safety guidelines to support the safe and secure operation of ammonia-fueled vessels. The guidance prioritizes seafarer safety, detailing precautions, emergency...

Navigating the Complex Web of Global Ship Sulphur Emission Regulations

The global limit for the sulphur content in marine fuel, set at 0.50% by mass (m/m), became effective on January 1, 2020, under the...

Red Sea Grounding Incident Highlights Rising GPS Spoofing Threat

A vessel recently grounded near Jeddah, likely due to GPS spoofing, spotlighting cyber threats in maritime navigation. Experts report a dramatic increase in...

HKSOA Hosts ICS Leaders for Shipping Dialogue on Decarbonization and Geopolitics

On Monday, May 12th, 2025, the Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA) hosted a Shipping Dialogue in Hong Kong. The event featured Guy Platten, the...

China Tariff Relief Triggers Shipping Surge, Reverses Price Drop

A 90-day tariff reprieve between the US and China has prompted companies to restart paused manufacturing and shipping operations, despite tight timelines and...

Small Craft Collides With Merchant Vessel Off UAE Coast

UAE Maritime authorities received a report of a collision involving a small craft and a merchant vessel approximately 80 nautical miles northwest of Jebel...