US Port Fees Final Plan Less Severe Than February Proposal
Bulk Liquid Shipowners Largely Unaffected by New Fees.
Annexe II Exemptions Ease Pressure on Global Tanker Fleet.
US Gulf Expected to See Tighter...
Nuclear Energy Poised to Transform Maritime Sustainability
Study Projects Nuclear-Powered Vessels by 2040–2045.
SMRs Eyed for Marine and Port Power Solutions.
Industry Coalition Explores Nuclear in Shipping.
A new whitepaper released...
China–US Trade Shift Hits West Coast Port Traffic
Container Arrivals Drop 44% at LA and Long Beach.
TEU Volumes Down Sharply Since Late April.
Truckload Demand Falls with Port Activity.
Current shifts...
Two Armed Boardings in 24 Hours Highlight Piracy Concerns Near Pulau...
Reports indicate that within 24 hours, two separate commercial vessels were boarded by armed intruders while transiting the Singapore Strait, specifically in the vicinity...
ReCAAP Highlights Surge in SOMS Piracy, Sulu-Celebes Threat Remains Low
The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) has released its Q1 report for 2025, covering incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia...
VLCC Spot Rates Rise Sharply on Pre-Easter Demand and Iran Sanctions
In the lead-up to the Easter holidays, Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) spot freight rates on the Middle East Gulf to China route experienced...
HMD Wins Contract for Two LPGCs, Delivery by 2027
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) has secured a significant order for two liquefied petroleum gas carriers (LPGCs). The contract is valued at...
Osaka Gas Starts Shore-to-Ship LNG Bunkering at Senboku Terminal
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (Osaka Gas) has initiated its shore-to-ship LNG bunkering service, marking a significant step as the first gas utility in Japan...
Disney Adventure Floats Out, Ready to Transform Asian Cruising
The new Disney Cruise Line vessel, Disney Adventure, boasts a gross tonnage of 208,000 and was successfully floated out on Saturday, April 19th, in...
Yang Ming to Upgrade Container Fleet with Eco-Friendly and Efficient Units...
New container fleet construction approved by the Board of Directors
Focus on reducing operational costs and environmental impact
Delivery is expected in 2025...
Port of Antwerp-Bruges Posts Mixed Q1 2025 Results
Overall freight volume declined by 4% to 67.7 million tonnes
Container and Ro/Ro traffic saw growth, offsetting broader declines
Market share increased regionally...
Viking Celebrates Float Out of New Nile River Ship, Set to...
Viking’s newest Nile River vessel, Viking Amun, successfully floated out in Cairo
The ship will begin sailing in September 2025 on a 12-day...
Three Injured as Offshore Vessel Collides with Wind Turbine Near Dutch...
An offshore collision injured three crew members early Sunday morning.
The incident occurred 24 km off the coast of Callantsoog, North Holland.
Emergency...
Suez Canal Authority Launches Green Maritime Services on “Day of Excellence”
Suez Canal Authority introduces new eco-friendly maritime services, including ship waste collection.
24 new vessels added to modernize and expand the canal's maritime...
Port Of Rotterdam Reports Mixed Cargo Trends Amid Global Trade Volatility...
CEO Boudewijn Siemons attributes a turbulent first quarter to global uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions and proposed U.S. import duties. Despite these challenges, the...
IMO Enhances Port State Control Capacity In Comoros
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) conducted an advanced training session for Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) in Anjouan, Comoros, to strengthen maritime safety, security,...
Port Of Hueneme Secures $4 Million Boost For Shoreside Power Project
The Port of Hueneme will soon complete its transformative North Terminal Shoreside Power Project, thanks to an additional $4 million in federal Congestion Mitigation...
TMC Compressors To Equip 12 Hanwha Ocean LNG Carriers With Marine...
Norwegian manufacturer TMC Compressors continues to expand its footprint in LNG shipping with a new contract to supply compressed air systems for a dozen...
13,000 DWT Duplex Stainless Steel Chemical Tanker “SHAN TONG” Launched In...
The 13,000 DWT chemical tanker “SHAN TONG” was successfully launched at Zhoushan Ningxing Shipbuilding and Repair Co., Ltd. in China. Built for CSIC-IMC Shipping...
TSUNEISHI Launches Its First Methanol-Fuelled 5,900 TEU Container Carrier In China
TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. has announced a significant development in sustainable maritime transport with the successful completion of the first block loading of its...