Capesize Freight Market Trends South Atlantic Ballasters & Baltic Rates
Recent market observations suggest shifting dynamics in the Capesize freight market, driven by changes in iron ore stockpiles, vessel repositioning, and freight rate fluctuations.
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LNG Bunkering of Mein Schiff Relax in Trieste
Ravenna Knutsen Supports LNG Refueling Operation in Italy.
Adriatic Sea Emerges as a Key LNG Bunkering Hub.
Edison Expands LNG Infrastructure with New...
Port of Hamburg: Growth in Container Throughput and Rail Transport
Hamburg saw slight growth despite uncertainties.
Trade with China, the USA, India, and Sri Lanka grew.
Fossil fuel cargo declined, and agricultural exports...
Ship Managers Raise Concerns Over IMO’s GHG Regulations, Advocate For Fairer...
Ship managers are raising concerns about the IMO's upcoming net-zero framework. They are proposing specific changes to enhance the effectiveness of these regulations, reports...
KOBC Announces 3.4 Trillion Won Investment In Maritime Sector
The Korea Ocean Business Corp. (KOBC), a state-run entity, has announced a significant investment of 3.4 trillion won (US$2.4 billion) for the current year,...
Report Reveals High Emissions from Norwegian Fleet, Calls For Decarbonization Measures
According to a recent climate report from the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, their member fleet released 28.7 million tons of CO2 equivalents in 2024. This...
Furetank Takes Strategic Step Towards Decarbonization With Bio-LNG Bunkering
Furetank has achieved its first bunkering of 200 tonnes of ISCC-certified Bio-LNG, facilitated by partnerships with STX Group and Molgas. The Fure Viken tanker...
Mindanao Container Terminal Shifts To Solar Power During Daylight Hours
The Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), operated by ICTSI at the Port of Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines, has begun using solar power exclusively...
A Green Port Pioneer: Thessaloniki Leads Mediterranean Decarbonization Efforts
The Port of Thessaloniki (ThPA S.A.) has achieved a significant milestone in maritime decarbonization. It's the first port in the EU and the Mediterranean...
Bulker Fleet Facing Speed Decline Amid Ageing Tonnage
The bulker fleet is experiencing a decline in average speed, primarily due to an aging fleet and regulations promoting slower speeds for better carbon...
IMO’s Big Decision: Will 2025 Mark the Turning Point for Maritime...
In April 2025, the IMO will finalize mid-term greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures, setting the industry on track for net-zero emissions by 2050.
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China’s ‘Artificial Sun’ Burns Bright: A New Era of Power Generation?
China’s EAST reactor sustained a stable fusion reaction for 17 minutes and 46 seconds, breaking its 2023 record.
If harnessed successfully, fusion power...
OSV Market: Shifting Fortunes Across Key Regions
The OSV market experienced a robust start in 2024, reaching record levels before showing signs of easing in the latter half of the year....
Stranded at Sea: The Growing Epidemic of Abandoned Seafarers
Thousands of crew members are left stranded on vessels without pay, food, or a way home.
Seafarer abandonment increased by 135% in 2024,...
[Podcast] Shipping’s Shame: Addressing Seafarer Abandonment
After a massive spike in cases of seafarer abandonment was reported in 2024, Lloyd’s List reporter Joshua Minchin asks what can be done to...
Lessons Learned: Incorrect Valve Led to Deadly Engine Room Fire
A fatal engine room fire aboard a cargo vessel, which claimed two lives and resulted in $12 million in total losses, was caused by...
India’s First Port Decarbonisation Project Announced
V. O. Chidambaranar Port announced plans to be the first in India to establish green methanol bunkering infrastructure through a pilot-scale project for...
WinGD Unveils X-DF-M Platform with Largest Methanol-Fueled Engine
WinGD’s first methanol-fuelled engine is to be delivered to the shipyard after passing factory and type approval tests.
The ten-cylinder, 92‑bore X-DF-M engine...
Four Japanese Maritime Majors Join Digital Twin Project
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation, Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine&Engineering—have joined the collaborative cross-industry...
Mandovi Drydocks and Ripley Group Form Joint Venture for Shipbuilding Hub...
Panamax Ships on the Horizon as Mandovi and Ripley Expand Operations.
India’s Shipbuilding Industry Gets a Boost with New Facility at Kolkata Port.
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