U.S. Tariff ‘Haze’ Stalls Business, Leaving European Carmakers and Shippers in...
Despite a trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union in late July that was intended to set U.S. tariffs on most European...
TRAPS Incidents Surge in Singapore Strait as Overall Maritime Security Incidents...
In the first half of 2025, the IFC recorded a total of 1,183 incidents, which is a 23% decrease compared to the same period...
ABB Powers World’s First Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Superyacht, Feadship’s “Breakthrough”
In a major advancement for sustainable superyachts, ABB has provided a comprehensive suite of technologies for the newly launched Feadship Breakthrough. This 118.8-meter vessel,...
VLCC Rates Remain Stable Despite Downward Pressure, While Suezmax Market Weakens
The tanker market is experiencing mixed trends across different vessel classes, with some segments facing downward pressure on rates while others are showing limited...
Capesize C3 Rates for Early September Eclipses End-of-Month Fixtures, Highlighting Tight...
Miners and operators are actively seeking to book C5 coal cargoes for split dates or early September. There has been a slight increase in...
Paris and Tokyo MOUs Lead New Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Ballast...
This year, a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) focusing on Ballast Water Management (BWM) systems will be conducted by Port State Control (PSC) authorities from...
ABS Vessels Record Low Detention Rate In Q2 2025 PSC Inspections
Between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025, port state control (PSC) regimes under the Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU, and the US Coast Guard...
Zodiac Maritime Welcomes Ninth LNG Dual-Fuel Car Carrier From CIMC Raffles
UK-based shipping giant Zodiac Maritime has taken delivery of its ninth 7,000 CEU dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), built by China’s Yantai...
Samskip Joins DCSA+ To Drive Digital Transformation In Global Logistics
In a world where supply chains cross continents and rely on speed, trust, and precision, digital connectivity has become as vital as physical transport....
SFC And MMMCZCS Join Forces For Zero-Emission Shipping
Smart Freight Centre (SFC) and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development...
Indonesia Explores Hybrid Hydrogen-Battery Ferries To Decarbonise Maritime Transport
Indonesia, a nation of thousands of islands, relies heavily on interisland ferry transport. However, traditional ferries powered by fossil fuels contribute significantly to greenhouse...
Saudi Ports Authority Reports Strong 2025 Growth In Container And Cargo...
The Saudi Ports Authority (“Mawani”) recorded significant growth in cargo and container handling in July 2025, reinforcing its role as a global logistics hub....
Mexico Reopens Puerto del Norte After 24 Years to Boost US...
Tamaulipas Governor Américo Villarreal Anaya inaugurated operations at Puerto del Norte in Matamoros, the first major port to open in Mexico in two decades,...
Ship Recycling Market Set to Surge to $13B by 2030, BCC...
The global ship recycling market is projected to grow from $9.1 billion in 2025 to $13 billion by the end of 2030, according to...
KCCI Drops 2.91% Amid Steep Decline in Ex-Busan Rates to Europe,...
The latest KOBC Container Composite Index (KCCI) stood at 2,069 points on Monday, according to Korea Ocean Business Corp. (KOBC). The composite index fell...
China, US Clash Over Naval Incident Near Scarborough Shoal
The Chinese navy said it expelled a US Navy ship that entered its territorial waters in the South China Sea, while the US defended...
Port State Control Targets Fire Safety and Navigation Shortfalls in Q2
In the second quarter of 2025, DNV-classed vessels experienced a significant number of detentions during Port State Control (PSC) inspections, with a total of...
Red Sea FAQs: Houthis Assure Safe Passage for ‘Compliant’ Ships
New release of FAQs aimed at legitimising their attacks on Israeli-affiliated ships
Experts say it won’t change the shipowners’ operations in the Red...
South China Sea Clash and Narco-Sub Discovery Raise Global Maritime Threats
Fuel costs may rise 3–7% from rerouting in contested waters.
War risk insurance premiums climbing 12–15% annually.
Singapore port congestion could impact crude...
Panama Canal to Enter Ports Business as Trump-China Feud Simmers
CK Hutchison runs existing ports outside the canal jurisdiction.
$8.5 billion capital plan includes ports, pipelines, and reservoirs.
Modern cranes to boost efficiency,...
