U.S. to Impose 100% Tariffs on Chinese Port Cranes Over Security...
The United States plans to impose tariffs of up to 100% on ship-to-shore cranes and cargo equipment made in China or containing Chinese...
U.S. Accuses Chinese Satellite Firm Of Aiding Houthi Attacks
The U.S. State Department has recently accused Chang Guang Satellite Technology, a Chinese firm linked to China's military, of providing satellite imagery to Iran-backed...
Regulatory Changes and Economic Climate Curb Tanker Sales Activity in Early...
The tanker sales market experienced a notable downturn in activity during the first quarter of 2025, according to Xclusiv Shipbrokers. The total number of...
US Port Fees on Chinese Ships Raise Downturn Concerns in Shipping...
The United States' decision to impose port fees on Chinese shipping companies and vessels built in China has indeed sparked concerns within the shipping...
Alphaliner’s Reefer Ranking Reveals Strategic Differences Among Carriers
According to Alphaliner's annual analysis of the top 10 container carriers' reefer (refrigerated container) capacities, there is generally a correlation between the overall size...
Capesize Market Experiences Volatility as Macroeconomic Pressures Mount
The Capesize dry bulk market experienced challenges this week, primarily due to broader macroeconomic pressures. The escalating trade tensions between the United States and...
VLCCs Slip Further, Suezmax Gains Momentum, Aframax Mixed
This week witnessed a continued softening in the Middle East Gulf (MEG) Long Range 2 (LR2) tanker market. The TC1 index for 75,000-tonne cargoes...
Are Electric Motors The Future Of Global Shipping?
Electric motors are increasingly being adopted in the shipping industry — especially for short-distance routes, inland waterways, and ferries. However, for long-distance ocean travel,...
Port of Rotterdam Achieves 8% Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction in 2024
In 2024, greenhouse gas emissions from companies operating within the port area saw a significant reduction of 1.7 million tonnes, representing an 8% decrease...
Port Of Los Angeles To Get First Electric Tugboat Through Arc’s...
The Port of Los Angeles—the busiest container port in the Western Hemisphere—is set to modernize its harbor craft fleet starting with a 7.9-meter (26-foot)...
GTT Q1 2025 Revenue And Business Update
GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz) is a French technology company that specializes in the design of membrane containment systems used for transporting and storing liquefied...
Jaldhi Overseas Boosts Fleet with New Eco-Friendly Tankers from Japan
Two Japanese shipbuilding companies have secured contracts to build three eco-friendly stainless steel chemical tankers for Jaldhi Overseas, a Singapore-based firm specializing in vessel...
Understanding Flag State Inspections (FSI) Ensuring Compliance And Seaworthiness
An FSI is a scheduled or unscheduled inspection carried out by flag state-approved inspectors and surveyors. These inspections verify the seaworthiness of a vessel...
US Proposes Shipping Levy on Chinese Vessels
Proposed Fee Set at $50 Per Net Ton for Chinese Ships.
Fee to be Charged Per Voyage Rather Than Per Port Call.
Exemptions...
U.S.-China Tensions are Impacting Global Shipbuilding and Trade
Proposed port fees may raise freight costs, affecting exports.
U.S. shipbuilding is vital for national security but faces capacity challenges.
China dominates global...
Global Shipping Realigns as Tariffs Reshape Trade Flows
Tariff Uncertainty Drives Volatility in Global Shipping Markets.
Shipping Industry Faces Realignment as Trade Policies Tighten.
Container and Bulk Freight Rates Slide as...
Cancelled Sailings Rise as Transpacific Trade Faces Pressure
Drewry Reports 10% Sailing Cancellations Across Key Trade Lanes.
Blank Sailings Shift from West to East Coast as Market Softens.
East-West Trade Hit...
Port of Charleston Expands Capacity with Major Infrastructure Upgrade
Wando Welch Terminal Now Handles Three Mega Ships at Any Tide.
SC Ports Completes $23M Project to Boost Ship Traffic and Efficiency.
Charleston...
Hanwha Ocean’s Safety System Gets ABS SMART SHM Tier 3 Approval
Hanwha Ocean, a leading South Korean shipbuilding company, has achieved a significant milestone with the receipt of Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American...
Liftboat Explosion Injures Workers; BSEE Calls for Safety Action
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) recently investigated an explosion and subsequent fire that occurred on a liftboat during well cleanup and...
