China Flags Concerns Over Ports Deal
CK Hutchison port sale sparks political tension.
Disputes emerge over Panama ports in the deal.
The sale is structured separately for Panama assets.
China's...
IMO Adopts Global Carbon Pricing for Shipping from 2028
Seafarers recognised as key to shipping’s green transition.
The EU is already advancing with the Maritime ETS and FuelEU Maritime.
First-ever global framework...
CMA CGM’s Flagging Decision Sparks Shipping Industry Interest
On April 28th, 2025, in Mumbai, France-based CMA CGM S A, the world's third-largest container shipping line, will reflag one of its container ships...
US Tariffs Expected to Reduce Global Container Throughput, Says Drewry
Maritime consultancy Drewry announced on Thursday, April 24th, 2025, that it anticipates a 1% decline in global container port volume as a direct consequence...
VLCC Rates Recover After Easter, Suezmax Gains Momentum in West Africa
This week saw a slight improvement in the Middle East Gulf (MEG) Long Range 2 (LR2) tanker market. The TC1 index for 75,000-tonne cargoes...
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...