Singapore to Begin Sea-Based LNG Bunkering Trials in H2 2025
LNG Bunkering Volumes at Singapore Port Soar Over 2,000%.
MPA Receives 14 Proposals for LNG and Low-Carbon Fuel Solutions.
Sea Trials to Focus...
China’s Crude Imports Surge to 5-Month High in March
Iranian Oil Hits Record 1.8mbd as Shandong Leads the Charge.
OFAC Sanctions Spark Refiners’ Rush to Stockpile Iranian Crude.
Shandong Teapots Flex Muscle...
MSC Cruises Celebrates the Glamorous Naming of MSC World America in...
MSC Cruises officially named its new flagship MSC World America at a star-studded ceremony in Miami on April 9, 2025.
Actress Drew Barrymore...
Report Highlights Green Methanol as Leading Climate-Neutral Fuel for Shipping
Green methanol is identified as the most practical low-carbon fuel for international shipping, with up to 96% CO₂ reduction over a ship’s lifecycle.
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U.S. and Panama Sign Security Pact Near Panama Canal
New Agreement Allows U.S. Troop Deployment Near Canal for Training.
Panama and U.S. Expand Security Cooperation Adjacent to Canal Zone.
Panama Strengthens Canal...
Khalifa Port welcomes First LNG-Powered Vessel
United Global Ro-Ro Debuts LNG-Powered Carrier at Khalifa Port.
First LNG-Powered Ro-Ro Vessel Calls at Khalifa Port Under UGR-Noatum JV.
UGR Launches Eco-Friendly...
Van Oord’s Net Profit Hits $43m in 2024
Van Oord, the Dutch maritime contractor, reported a net profit of €127 million for 2023, more than doubling its 2022 figure of €60 million....
RINA Grants Approval for Methanol Superstorage
SRC Methanol Superstorage Technology has secured Approval in Principle (AiP) from leading classification society RINA.
The comprehensive AiP confirms that the highly space...
Carriers Double Down on Blank Sailings to Stabilize Rates
83 sailings canceled out of 713 scheduled in East-West trades (weeks 16–20), marking a 12% blank sailing rate.
Transpacific Eastbound trade will face...
March 2025 U.S. Container Imports Maintain Momentum Amid Tariff Challenges
U.S. container imports rose 6.3% in March 2025 compared to February and 11% year-over-year, maintaining strong momentum from January’s surge past 2.4 million TEUs.
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MAN Energy Solutions to Power CO₂ Storage Operations on Easymax 5
Royal Niestern Sander shipyard orders two MAN 16V175D MEM GenSets for installation on Easymax 5, a multi-purpose vessel supporting offshore carbon capture and...
GTT Gains Lloyd’s Register AiP for Ammonia-Ready LNG Containment System
GTT receives Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register for its “NH₃-Ready” notation on the Mark III containment system.
Applicable to LNG-fuelled vessels,...
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Advances Onboard Carbon Capture for Ships with AiP from...
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding receives Approval in Principle (AiP) from ClassNK for its Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) system, designed to capture and store...
Low Rhine River Levels Push Freight Shipping Costs Higher in Germany
Rhine River freight costs have sharply increased due to falling water levels, with vessels forced to operate at less than 50% capacity.
Freight...
Gemini Cooperation Breaks Tradition with Hub-and-Spoke Alliance Structure
For over three decades, the established practice within container shipping alliances has been strictly focused on the major, deep-sea routes. The operational model has...
Chinese Researchers Create 360-Degree All-Weather Maritime Vision System
Chinese researchers have successfully developed an advanced maritime vision system that grants ships comprehensive 360-degree situational awareness. This innovative technology is designed to dramatically...
Seoul Penalizes Firms Involved in Illegal North Korean Iron Ore Transport
On Thursday, April 10th, 2025, South Korea announced independent sanctions against a specific freight ship, its Hong Kong-based operator, and three associated entities. This...
Global Bunker Indices See Sharp Decline, Scrubber Spread Mixed Amid Market...
The significant decline in oil prices, triggered by the United States' imposition of additional customs duties on goods from 185 countries and the resulting...
Saudi Ports Authority Reports Significant Container Handling Growth in March 2025
In March 2025, the ports under the management of the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) demonstrated significant growth in container handling. Volumes reached nearly 700,000...
Landmark EU Regulation Aims for “Zero Pellet Loss” to Curb Microplastic...
The European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, and the European Commission have reached a consensus on a new EU regulation to prevent...
